Famous for all the Wrong Reasons, Robben Island

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Sitting nearly seven kilometers off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, is a small island famous for all the wrong reasons. Robben Island, named by the Dutch, which translates to Seal Island, was home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years. Although Mandela won a Nobel and served …

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the breakers mansion in newport rhode island

Milestones, Mansions, and Burgers in Newport, RI

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Rhode Island might be the smallest of the states, but big things come in small packages. We only had one day to see what we could of this great state, and the consensus seemed to be to head for Newport. On top of the excitement of exploring …

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George Washington on horseback statue, Boston Public Gardens.

Boston: A City for Everyone

Last Updated on July 21, 2025 by Travelationship We had big plans for Boston and were excited to hit the ground running. We had planned our time to a “T”, and then a hurricane decided to crash the party. Our time on the ground in Boston was drastically cut short. We managed to get a taste …

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The Boston Public Library is a Gem Hidden in Plain Sight

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Like most major cities, the Boston Public Library has several branches. I intended to focus on the Central Library branch comprising the Johnson and McKim buildings. It’s located in the heart of  Copley Square. The Library opened in 1895 and is heavily influenced by Roman architecture. It …

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Driving the Must See Southern South Africa Coastline

Driving the Must-See Southern South Africa Coastline

Last Updated on June 6, 2025 by Travelationship We love a great road trip. The freedom to come and go as we please, and the idea that one road may lead us to crazy, unexpected adventures, fuels our desire to road trip whenever possible. When in South Africa, renting a car and driving the southern …

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