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2011 in Review: Curacao top international destination

December 31, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Think of any Caribbean island. The beach is probably the first thought that comes to mind. But the island of Curacao – a member of the ABC islands along with Aruba and Bonaire – is different.

Remembering Pearl Harbor in Hawaii or closer to home

December 7, 2011 The Travel Trolley

It was a typical Sunday morning in Hawaii. But just before 8 a.m. 70 years ago, the serene morning quickly turned hellish.

A five-minute guide to Japan

October 2, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Japan is a wonderful country to visit, but limiting what attractions to see over the course of a week can be a bit challenging.

Queen Juliana Bridge: Beautiful and scary at the same time

September 19, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Standing along the waterfront of either Punda or Otrobanda in downtown Willemstad, an impressive structure rises in the distance.

Curacao’s floating bridge worth a gander

September 18, 2011 Todd DeFeo

One could spend hours watching the activity in St. Anna Bay.

Curacao’s Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

September 15, 2011 Todd DeFeo

One might not expect to find a large Jewish population in the middle of a Caribbean paradise. But Curacao is home to the Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the “oldest synagogue building in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere.”

Five must-see destinations in Italy

June 20, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Boiling Italy down to five must-see attractions is a nearly impossible task. But, if one could only visit a handful of the country’s legendary landmarks, here are five that ought to be considered.

When in Curacao, make time for a museum

June 11, 2011 Todd DeFeo

One advantage Curacao has over other Caribbean destinations is its wealth of cultural attractions.

Curacao has history and culture, not just beaches

March 24, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Think of any Caribbean island. The beach is probably the first thought that comes to mind.

Hiroshima recollections (Part III)

August 7, 2010 The Travel Trolley

For students of history and travelers looking to see and understand what happened here, to Japan and to the whole world on that day, there are several memorials located in Peace Memorial Park in the center of the city near the bomb’s hypocenter and dedicated to the bombing – including the Peace Flame.