Monthly Archives: June 2011

Caserta Royal Palace: The Park

While Caserta Royal Palace can be said to be resplendent with it’s ornate 1200 rooms, 1790 windows and 34 staircases, it is the Park that encompasses a stretch of 2.5 miles of gardens, fountains and statues that draws a greater … Continue reading

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Caserta Royal Palace

Also known as the Reggia of Caserta, Caserta Royal Palace was built as a summer retreat for  Charles VII of Naples. Construction for this modest estate commenced in 1752 and is renowned in part because of its resemblance in structure … Continue reading

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Brunswick Maine Memorial Day Parade

Not in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would be creating a post on my travel blog about Brunswick, Maine. But as it happens I attended the Memorial Day Parade in Brunswick, Maine and once I posted … Continue reading

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