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Dianna Heppe
Oct 16, 20244 min read
Michelangelo’s Agony: The Sistine Chapel
“Capiche L’anglaise?” “No” “Vatican?” “Yes!” My travels in Italy were long and exciting, but nothing gave me more pleasure than to see...
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Dianna Heppe
Oct 1, 20241 min read
Dark, Mysterious, and Filled with - Doughnuts
VooDoo Doughnuts –The Magic is in the Hole! At least, that is what they say at this magical and unusual doughnut shop that can be found...
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Dianna Heppe
Sep 10, 20244 min read
Naples, Italy: How Spontaneity Created the Best Surprise
In 2007 I went on a Mediterranean Cruise that went through Italy and Greece. Part of the cruise amenities were excursions (which is...
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Dianna Heppe
Jun 11, 20244 min read
The Quiet Beauty of Princess Grace Kelly’s Resting Place
It was an extraordinarily beautiful day in September when I was in Monaco. Any day spent in Monaco would probably be beautiful, but this...
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Dianna Heppe
Apr 9, 20244 min read
On Travel, On Writing
I couldn’t write for a while, and so I do apologize to those who have faithfully read my blog. Things are tough – we don’t need to go...
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Dianna Heppe
May 26, 20213 min read
The Disney that Was - The Disney That is
I have to say that I am a little worried that an era has completely passed us by, and the freedoms that once existed at Disney World and...
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Dianna Heppe
Mar 11, 20214 min read
...And Here We Go
I have to admit that during covid-19 I pretty much abandoned my hopes of continuing my travel blog. I live in a situation where I could...
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Dianna Heppe
Nov 16, 20194 min read
Key West – Where Nostalgia Meets the Laid Back Vibe
One of the best vacations that I ever took was in Key West, Florida, where you sit on the lowest tip of the United States and can see the...
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Dianna Heppe
Nov 3, 20191 min read
Vera Bradley Polar Bear Christmas! The Beary Merry Christmas Collection
All kinds of wonderful things come out at Christmas - and Vera Bradley did not disappoint this year! This wonderful collection of polar...
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Dianna Heppe
Sep 19, 20193 min read
The Oogie Boogie Bash – The Hottest Ticket for Halloween!
This year was the debut of The Oogie Boogie Bash at the Disneyland resort – and I got a chance to go on its opening night! The event is...
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Dianna Heppe
Aug 29, 20193 min read
The Revitalization of EPCOT
When EPCOT opened its doors in October of 1982, a vision of the future was opened to the public. Originally conceived of by Walt as a...
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Dianna Heppe
Aug 12, 20194 min read
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2019 – A Getaway Inside Your Darkest Fear!
It may only be August, but it is definitely time to start making plans for celebrating Halloween. Now, you may think that Halloween...
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Dianna Heppe
Aug 9, 20192 min read
What?! Edible Cookie Dough at Disney Springs - Coming soon!!!
Everyone wants to eat raw cookie dough, but because of the risk of salmonella from the raw eggs and flour, the general rule of thumb is...
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Dianna Heppe
Jul 9, 20196 min read
RFID Protection and the Vera Bradley Style
If you are not familiar with Vera Bradley bags, then I can tell you from personal experience that the brand has a whole line of lovely,...
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Dianna Heppe
Jun 28, 20194 min read
The 2019 Disney World Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Every year during September and November Disney World holds a Food and Wine Festival in Epcot, which means it is intermingled with the...
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Dianna Heppe
Jun 23, 20196 min read
Afternoon Tea, Disneyland Resort: Not Quite the Tea Room of the Grand Floridian in Disney World
When I designed this blog, the purpose was to report on and review different experiences so that others could enjoy them with me. One of...
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Dianna Heppe
Jun 13, 20196 min read
Mac n’ Cheese – Tourism and Twisted Comfort
I have to admit that although I love local restaurants that are unique and have their own special flavors, I am also in love with some of...
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Dianna Heppe
Jun 7, 20194 min read
Freeport in February - Memories of A Single Day
I was in my 20s, and fairly flat broke. I was working the latest in a long string of little hotels where I was at the front desk and did...
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Dianna Heppe
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Obelisks in Rome – The Elephant of Bernini
The very last thing that I did when I was in Rome and on my way to the docks where I would begin my Mediterranean Cruise in 2007, was to...
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Dianna Heppe
May 6, 20192 min read
Endgame at the El Capitan!
What better place to see the new and last film in the first cycle of Marvel hero films than at one of the grandest old theaters in...
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