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I found a community at Little Old Wine Drinkers in Arizona
Little Old Wine Drinkers (LOWD) is a vineyard and cellar door venue located just outside of Kingman Arizona USA. The owner Steve was all...

Helen Avaient
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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A Wildlife Park in Arizona that is totally bearable
Beneath towering ponderosa pines, the160-acre park, Bearizonia, rescues wild animals and invites the public to view them in their natural...

Helen Avaient
Feb 14, 20234 min read
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10 things to see and do in Williams Arizona USA
Williams Arizona is the perfect small nostalgic town to visit if you want to see bits of the Old West, part of the original Route 66,...

Helen Avaient
Feb 12, 20234 min read
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10 places to eat and drink in Williams Arizona USA
Williams Arizona has a lot of attractions to see and do. This small town of only 3,000 people welcomes visitors passing by on Route 66 or...

Helen Avaient
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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Find 10 things to see and do in your own town
When I travel, people often ask me about my own town, the details of where I live. They are curious and want to know more about my...

Helen Avaient
Feb 3, 20233 min read
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Check into the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
When visiting the Grand Canyon near Williams, Arizona USA ensure you stay at least one night at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Stepping...

Helen Avaient
Jan 24, 20232 min read
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Perfect travel sized skincare products
When travelling we all want to look our very best, especially for those holiday photos we will end up posting on social media or sharing...

Helen Avaient
Jan 20, 20233 min read
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Luxury aboard the Grand Canyon Railway
A train trip to the Grand Canyon and back from Williams Arizona had been such an enjoyable experience in the coach carriage, I definitely...

Helen Avaient
Jan 17, 20235 min read
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Grand Canyon West and Skywalk with Desert Wonder Tours
Taking a private, small group tour with Desert Wonder Tours was a delightful way to experience the Grand Canyon West Rim and Skywalk in...

Helen Avaient
Jan 13, 20234 min read
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Taking a day trip on the Grand Canyon Railway in Arizona USA
Once upon a time…. Well, that is how all good stories start, and my spontaneous day trip to the Grand Canyon is a really good tale! I had...

Helen Avaient
Jan 8, 20236 min read
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Stay off the terraces at Pamukkale Turkey
The snow-white travertine terraces of Pamukkale are a visual delight and shimmer down the mountainside. It is known as the Cotton Castle....

Helen Avaient
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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The Amazing Acropolis of Pergamon in Turkey
Rising high above the plains in the northwest Turkey is a 335m (1100ft) high mesa on which the Acropolis of Pergamon (also known as...

Helen Avaient
Dec 31, 20224 min read
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Helen at Troy in Turkey
Mention the destination 'Troy' and romantic scenes from various Hollywood movies often comes to mind. Where Paris steals the beautiful...

Helen Avaient
Dec 27, 20223 min read
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A day tour in Istanbul Turkey
A full day of a guided tour had been arranged in marvelous Istanbul Turkey. I had been looking forward to the Spice Bazaar (known as...

Helen Avaient
Dec 19, 20225 min read
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Holiday Winners 15 December 2022 to 27 January 2023
Below is a list of the holiday winners, updated each day. Many thanks to all subscribers who are logging in each day and reading an...

Helen Avaient
Dec 17, 20222 min read
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Topkapi Palace in Istanbul Turkey
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul deserves at least four hours of your time to explore the many cherished wonders it holds. The Palace is a...

Helen Avaient
Dec 13, 20228 min read
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30 holiday giveaways in 30 days
Hello! From 15 December 2022 to 15 January 2023 (extended to 27 January 2023), Mature Solo Traveler will be giving away a holiday per day...

Helen Avaient
Dec 10, 20222 min read
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A fabulous first day and night in Istanbul Turkey
The only transcontinental city in the world is located on two continents, Europe and Asia. Welcome to Istanbul Turkey, once known as...

Helen Avaient
Dec 4, 20224 min read
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Wacky about Doo Town
Wackadoo means "a little bit crazy and fun". It is a perfect word to describe the cheeky larrikins in Doo Town Tasmania Australia. Way...

Helen Avaient
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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A delightful Floral Fantasy in Singapore
1,500 square metres of floral beauty will take your breath away at Floral Fantasy, located in the Gardens by the Bay Singapore. As the...

Helen Avaient
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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