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Where the Atlantic Ocean & the Mediterranean Sea Meet - Tangier, Morocco
City Walks Kevin Durst 7/24/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 7/24/25

Where the Atlantic Ocean & the Mediterranean Sea Meet - Tangier, Morocco

In northern Morocco, on the coast of Tangier where the Mediterranean and Atlantic waters converge, you'll discover a city with a rich history and a unique cultural blend, making it a fascinating place to explore.

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Originally Built As A Trading Post & Community Hall - Stranahan House
House Museum Kevin Durst 4/11/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 4/11/25

Originally Built As A Trading Post & Community Hall - Stranahan House

In 1893, a 27 yeard-old Frank Stranahan moved to Fort Lauderdale from Ohio. At the time, South Florida was just beginning to be settled by pioneers alongside the local Seminole Indians.

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Morocco’s European-style Beach Resort - Agadir
Beach Towns Kevin Durst 12/20/24 Beach Towns Kevin Durst 12/20/24

Morocco’s European-style Beach Resort - Agadir

King Mohamed V's vision to recreate Agadir as a European-style vacation destination has indeed shaped its current identity, making it a popular spot for both tourists and locals seeking its picturesque beaches and favorable climate.

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Bristol’s Preserved 19th Century Garden Estate In - Blithewold
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/1/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/1/24

Bristol’s Preserved 19th Century Garden Estate In - Blithewold

Blithewold is a 33-acre seaside garden estate that once the Bristol, Rhode Island summer home of Augustus and Bessie Van Wickle.

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A Historic Long Island North Fork Seaport - Greenport, NY
Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 10/11/24 Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 10/11/24

A Historic Long Island North Fork Seaport - Greenport, NY

By the 18th century, Greenport began to develop as a maritime center. It became known for its whaling, shipbuilding, and fishing when the village was officially incorporated in 1838.

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One Of The Finest Topiary Gardens In The US - Green Animals Topiary Garden
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 10/11/24 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 10/11/24

One Of The Finest Topiary Gardens In The US - Green Animals Topiary Garden

The Green Animals Topiary Garden property, overlooking Narragansett Bay in Portsmouth, Rhode Island was purchased in 1872 by Thomas Brayton, Treasurer of the Union Cotton Manufacturing Company in Fall River, Massachusetts.

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A Sparkling Gem On Florida’s Gulf Coast - St Petersburg
City Walks Kevin Durst 10/4/24 City Walks Kevin Durst 10/4/24

A Sparkling Gem On Florida’s Gulf Coast - St Petersburg

Often called "The Sunshine City," St. Pete holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days of sunshine 768 days between 1967 and 1969. Today, St. Pete has a laid-back, friendly vibe with a lively arts scene, trendy restaurants and shops.

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Agriculture Equipment Made This Dream Come True - The Deering Estate
House Museum Kevin Durst 9/27/24 House Museum Kevin Durst 9/27/24

Agriculture Equipment Made This Dream Come True - The Deering Estate

Charles Deering was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the son of William Deering, founder of Deering Harvester McCormick-International Harvester Company

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Former Fishing Village Turned Artsy Enclave - Gulfport, FL
Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 9/27/24 Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 9/27/24

Former Fishing Village Turned Artsy Enclave - Gulfport, FL

The walkable downtown and sparkling bayfront has long been a attracting artists, writers, musicians and the gay community.

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The Fort Myers Winter Homes Of Two Innovators - Edison & Ford Estates
House Museum Kevin Durst 9/13/24 House Museum Kevin Durst 9/13/24

The Fort Myers Winter Homes Of Two Innovators - Edison & Ford Estates

The Edison and Ford properties are both on the National Register of Historic Sites and consist of 20 acres of historical buildings and gardens including the 1928 Edison Botanical Research Laboratory.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Design On Lake Erie - Graycliff
House Museum Kevin Durst 8/16/24 House Museum Kevin Durst 8/16/24

Frank Lloyd Wright Design On Lake Erie - Graycliff

Graycliff was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright between 1926-1931 for Isabelle R Martin, wife of industrialist Darwin Martin, as a summer home for their family.

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The Pink Beach Palace - Don Cesar Hotel
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/26/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/26/24

The Pink Beach Palace - Don Cesar Hotel

In 1928, real estate scion Thomas Rowe opened the Don CeSar on St Pete Beach in the heyday of the Gatsby Era.

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A Floribbean Island - Key West, FL
City Walks Kevin Durst 7/19/24 City Walks Kevin Durst 7/19/24

A Floribbean Island - Key West, FL

Today, the most southern part of the mainland USA is a vibrant, laid-back paradise. It is palm trees, colorful buildings, the scent of saltwater in the air mixed with a rich history.

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America’s Oldest Seaport - Gloucester, MA
Kevin Durst 7/5/24 Kevin Durst 7/5/24

America’s Oldest Seaport - Gloucester, MA

Founded in 1642, Gloucester is a historic coastal city located on Cape Ann in Essex County. It was one of the first English settlements in what would become the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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Informally Known As “Naptown” - Annapolis, MD
City Walks Kevin Durst 6/28/24 City Walks Kevin Durst 6/28/24

Informally Known As “Naptown” - Annapolis, MD

Annapolis is Maryland’s capital city on the Chesapeake Bay, with a historic district that includes 18th-century brick houses and the domed 1700’s Maryland State House.

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A Japanese Garden In South Florida - Morikami Garden
Kevin Durst 6/14/24 Kevin Durst 6/14/24

A Japanese Garden In South Florida - Morikami Garden

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a center for Japanese arts and culture in Delray Beach, Florida.

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Product Of Decades Of Erosion - Driftwood Beach
Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 5/10/24 Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 5/10/24

Product Of Decades Of Erosion - Driftwood Beach

More than 1,000 feet of Jekyll Island’s coastline has eroded, and Driftwood Beach is the visually dramatic evidence.

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The Home Of Motif #1 - Rockport, Massachusetts
City Walks Kevin Durst 3/29/24 City Walks Kevin Durst 3/29/24

The Home Of Motif #1 - Rockport, Massachusetts

Rockport, Massachusetts, is a charming seaside town with a unique blend of coastal beauty, artistic charm and New England hospitality. I

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Home Of The 1692 Witch Trails - Salem, Massachusetts
City Walks Kevin Durst 3/22/24 City Walks Kevin Durst 3/22/24

Home Of The 1692 Witch Trails - Salem, Massachusetts

Salem has a vibe that can be described as a blend of historical intrigue, mystical allure and coastal New England charm.

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Historic Seacoast Town With A Funky Vibe - Portland, Maine
City Walks Kevin Durst 3/15/24 City Walks Kevin Durst 3/15/24

Historic Seacoast Town With A Funky Vibe - Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine is known for its unique and vibrant atmosphere, often described as having a "funky" vibe by visitors and locals alike.

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