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Sancerres at Sunset
Sancerres at Sunset
food and travel for history and culture buffs

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Things to Do in Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime

Things to Do in Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime

byLeslie Carbone October 1, 2024October 19, 2024

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia is lovely, quaint, and heart-warming all year round, but never more so than during its Christmas season, which…

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Princess Diana & the Royals:  the Exhibition in Las Vegas

Princess Diana & the Royals: the Exhibition in Las Vegas

byLeslie Carbone February 5, 2024April 27, 2024

Princess Diana & the Royals:  the Exhibition displays more than 700 artifacts related to the life and legacy of the late Princess…

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4 Most Gambling-Friendly States in America

4 Most Gambling-Friendly States in America

byLeslie Carbone May 8, 2023June 29, 2024

Looking for a good place for a casino trip? The personal-finance site Wallet Hub recently ranked all 50 states on their “Gambling-Friendliness”,…

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Beyond King Tut:  the Immersive Experience in Washington, D.C.

Beyond King Tut: the Immersive Experience in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone December 3, 2022December 3, 2022

An unmistakeable mask.  A 3,000-year-old precursor to backgammon.  A mummy, encased in three sarcophagi, within four shrines.  All on display in Washington,…

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“The Rat Pack is Back!” in Las Vegas

“The Rat Pack is Back!” in Las Vegas

byLeslie Carbone October 29, 2022May 24, 2024

The smooth voice of “Frank Sinatra” and the strength of my martini carried me back in time. This post contains affiliate links. …

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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

byLeslie Carbone September 10, 2022January 20, 2024

The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, honors the 184 victims who died in the five-sided building or aboard American flight…

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Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia

byLeslie Carbone September 3, 2022August 25, 2023

Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia is the final resting place for more than 400,000 American service members and their families.  About 8,500…

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Washington, D.C., LDS Temple

Washington, D.C., LDS Temple

byLeslie Carbone May 9, 2022March 19, 2024

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Washington, D.C., Latter-Day Saints Temple in Kensington, Maryland, is holding an Open House…

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Boston Rated Best Sports City in America

Boston Rated Best Sports City in America

byLeslie Carbone December 20, 2021March 20, 2024

My skin almost sizzled under the summer sun.  But no matter, I was at a Red Sox game, with my aunt and…

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Van Gogh:  the Immersive Experience in Washington, D.C.

Van Gogh: the Immersive Experience in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone December 9, 2021August 31, 2023

I lifted my feet and straightened my legs, like a little girl on a swing in a park.  In reality, I was…

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Novels to Get Lost In

Novels to Get Lost In

byLeslie Carbone December 17, 2020February 6, 2024

I’ve always loved reading, but I don’t think I’ve ever been more grateful for books than I have been over these last…

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How Luxury Tariffs Hurt You

How Luxury Tariffs Hurt You

byLeslie Carbone January 17, 2020August 26, 2023

It might be a good time to stock up on champagne. The Trump Administration is threatening to impose tariffs of up to…

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Leslie Carbone

Welcome to Sancerres at Sunset! I fell in love with travel during a trip to Mexico when I was nine years old. Now I enjoy helping other history buffs plan fun and fascinating journeys. If you love to escape into the past when you travel, you're in the right place. Welcome!

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