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Christ The Redeemer // Rio De Janeiro
No list of what to do in Rio De Janeiro would be complete without mentioning the iconic Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor). This towering statue of Christ sits on top of Corcovado Mountain protecting the entire city. There are a number of ways to visit Christ the Redeemer: On my last trip to Rio, I…
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Forbidden Cit // Beijing
Forbidden City, imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing (Peking), China. Commissioned in 1406 by the Yongle emperor of the Ming dynasty, it was first officially occupied by the court in 1420. It was so named because access to the area was barred to most of the subjects of the realm. Government functionaries and even the imperial family were permitted only limited…
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London Daytrips // The Harry Potter Tour at Warner Bros. Studios
September 12, 2019 As 2019 comes to a close, we’re still looking back at our 2018 travels, and whoops! We skipped something! About a month before Henry arrived, Carolyn jetted over to London for a long weekend. On the schedule was our usual: eating, relaxing, and adventuring with lazy baby numero uno (and her parents). One not-so-standard…