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Sancerres at Sunset
Sancerres at Sunset
food and travel for history and culture buffs
5 Hotels near the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

5 Hotels near the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone January 14, 2023December 2, 2023

The Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., hosts nearly 400 species of animals, including big cats, Andean bears, and of course…

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Day Trips from Las Vegas

Day Trips from Las Vegas

byLeslie Carbone January 7, 2023May 24, 2024

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but you don’t have to.  When you’re ready for a break from (over-)indulging in the…

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9 Hotels near Metro Center in Washington, D.C.

9 Hotels near Metro Center in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone December 31, 2022November 18, 2024

Metro Center is the central station in the mass-transit system of Washington, D.C.  Staying near Metro Center is a great way to…

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5 Hotels near the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

5 Hotels near the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone December 24, 2022March 23, 2024

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is one of America’s premier museums. Its wide-ranging collection includes:  Girl with the Red…

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Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia

Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia

byLeslie Carbone December 17, 2022June 8, 2024

Top-secret antenna arrays tracked Sputnik.  A family of beavers built a dam that created a wetlands area attracting rare birds.  And Elizabeth…

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Top 8 Destinations for Screen Travel

Top 8 Destinations for Screen Travel

byLeslie Carbone December 10, 2022January 16, 2024

More and more people are planning travel around their favorite movies and television shows, according to photo app PhotoAid. This post contains…

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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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7 Hotels near Smithsonian Station in Washington, D.C.

7 Hotels near Smithsonian Station in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone November 26, 2022October 21, 2024

Smithsonian Station is a convenient Metro stop on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., just steps away from many of the iconic…

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Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone November 19, 2022February 7, 2024

The Capital One Arena sits atop the Gallery Place Metro Station in Washington, D.C.  Uber and Lyft are also efficient ways to…

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Hotels in Williamsburg, Virginia

Hotels in Williamsburg, Virginia

byLeslie Carbone November 12, 2022October 18, 2024

Williamsburg, Virginia, is a small city with a lot to offer. This post contains affiliate links.  For more information, click here. It boasts…

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Great Falls Park in Virginia

Great Falls Park in Virginia

byLeslie Carbone November 5, 2022November 22, 2024

Fifteen miles from Washington, D.C., the Potomac River gains speed and power as it cascades 76 feet down in less than a…

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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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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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