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Utah Beach Museum wartime vehicles

D-Day Museums in Normandy — Exploring 7 of the Best

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A visit to the D-Day beaches of Normandy is a deeply moving and unforgettable experience. Walking the very shores where thousands of Allied soldiers braved the choppy waters and a…

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Utah beach memorial of three soldiers running onto the beach on D-Day in WWII

Tracing the WWII Path of Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division, in Europe

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Would you love to tour Europe and take in historical sites of major WWII battles? Stand in the place where history happened. Pay respects to those who sacrificed for freedom.…

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Reading area in Godmothers bookstore in Santa Barbara

Exploring 3 Santa Barbara Independent Bookstores

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When you visit this sunny California town, consider exploring a few of Santa Barbara’s independent bookstores. Santa Barbara, celebrated for its stunning beaches and laid-back coastal charm, offers visitors and…

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Bunker at Pointe du Hoc Normandy

Discovering WWII Sites in France

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Make history come alive with a visit to WWII sites in France. During the 1940s as Hitler fought to take over Europe, France suffered invasions, battles, mass arrests, resistance movements,…

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John Frost Bridge at Arnhem in the Netherlands

Tracing Operation Market Garden, a Major World War II Campaign

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Operation Market Garden is the World War II campaign famously known as “a bridge too far.” This major Allied military campaign launched in The Netherlands in September 1944. It aimed…

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Pointe du Hoc Normandy France

Visiting Pointe du Hoc, Site of World War II D-Day Battle

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Visiting Pointe du Hoc at the D-Day Beaches in Normandy is an unforgettable experience. What took place here on June 6, 1944, is a story of daring, bravery, and amazing…

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Visiting the 101st Airborne Museum in Bastogne, Belgium

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Put the 101st Airborne Museum high on your list of places to visit for World War II history in Bastogne. Located in the heart of this small city in Belgium,…

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What to Know Before Your First Time Visit to London

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London is bustling, large, layered with history, so you will want to do some planning before your first time visit to London. Your excitement is likely off the charts. And…

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Visiting Iconic Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara

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For a relaxing getaway in Southern California, my first choice of destination is Santa Barbara, home of iconic Stearns Wharf. Known as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara hugs the central…

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Things to Do in Arles, France

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Arles lies in the heart of the picturesque Provence region of southern France. Steeped in history, Arles beckons you to visit and enjoy its rich tapestry of Roman ruins, Van…

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Hello! I’m Sharon, an avid explorer with an insatiable passion for both travel and history. Every cobblestone street, every museum, and every conversation with locals can connect the past and the present. Ready to see more of our world? Come join me in planning grand and memorable adventures!

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