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Maynard’s Street Art Obsession – Richmond, VA

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship The last thing I expected to see on our impromptu road trip to Richmond was street art. On top of that, it was some quality stuff. We only got to drive around in a narrow section of the city, so this is by no means a comprehensive report …

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Chasing the Triple Crown – The Belmont Stakes, Part III

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Heather’s View on Belmont The Belmont Stakes are held in Elmont, NY, just east of Queens on Long Island. Days after the Preakness, Belmont felt so hopeful and excited.  As time drew closer to the final race, the excitement changed to disappointment. The Bodemeister, I’ll Have Another’s …

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Chasing the Triple Crown – The Preakness Stakes, Part II

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Heather’s View One of the traditions we bought into during our time chasing the Triple Crown was fashion. The glorious huge over-the-top headwear and the uber preppy male dress attire. It was fun and entertaining and part of the entire experience.  We had fun dressing up and …

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Chasing the Triple Crown – The Kentucky Derby, Part I

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Heather’s View In 2012, Matt and I caught a snippet on TV about a horse, I’ll Have Another, winning the Santa Anita Derby. The news started to explode about this previously unknown, now the “IT” horse to win the Kentucky Derby and possibly the elusive Triple Crown. …

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Our Favorite FREE Summer Things to do in Washington, DC.

Last Updated on February 19, 2024 by Travelationship Washington, DC, is packed with free things to do –  museums, monuments, music, art, and walking historical neighborhoods are just a few of the free things to do in Washington, DC. We won’t write about every free thing to do because it would take you days to …

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MD Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park

Last Updated on February 19, 2024 by Travelationship I did it. I paid to jump into a freezing cold body of water. Growing up in Minnesota, you knew winter was trying to end when the news showed the “crazies” jumping into Lake Calhoun. As much as I and so many others thought it was insane, …

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