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Tiptoeing Through the Tulips at the Skagit County Tulip Festival! Part 2

I am a total tulip fanatic! So it’s no surprise I wanted to see the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in western Washington. Read and view more about my second day there! (Spoiler alert: It was FABULOUS!)

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Tiptoeing Through the Tulips at the Skagit County Tulip Festival! Part I

Some of you who have known me for a while know that I am a complete tulip nerd. I grew up in an area that had/has quite a few people with Dutch heritage. There, tulips were almost synonymous with the concept of Spring. Many folks planted tulips in their yards, went to a local tulip festival, and I even played and marched 5 or 6 years in my schools’ bands in the tulip festival parade. So it’s no surprise I wanted to see the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in western Washington. Read and view more about the experience!

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Part Five: Incredible AirBnbs in the Midwest

As you have likely guessed, I really enjoy staying in AirBnbs when it makes sense to do so. The variety of AirBnbs and other home rental offerings is amazing to me. Check out this automotive-themed AirBnb in Rogers, Arkansas!

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Omaha, Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical Garden, Garden, Displays, Halloween, Creepy, Educational, Plants, Flowers, Inventive, creativity, Beautiful, Must See, Special Exhibit Deanna Etherington Omaha, Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical Garden, Garden, Displays, Halloween, Creepy, Educational, Plants, Flowers, Inventive, creativity, Beautiful, Must See, Special Exhibit Deanna Etherington

For a Spooky Good Time, Check Out the Wicked Plants Display at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha!

For a fun and informative Halloween activity, be sure to take in the Wicked Plants at Lauritzen Gardens from now until November 12. It’s super creative, fascinating, educational, spooky, and beautiful all at once! I DARE YOU to visit!!!

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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Tour, Pedicab Tour, Victoria Pedicab Company, Chocolates, Shopping, Bookstores, Castles, Harbors, Tours, Tour Guides, Private Tour, History, Architecture, Beaches, Parks, Beacon Hill Park, Cathedrals, Ferries, Ferry, Water taxi, Boats, James Bay, Seaplanes, Friendly Cities, Beautiful, Butchart Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Attractions, Fairy Houses, Historic Preservation, Chinatown Deanna Etherington Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Tour, Pedicab Tour, Victoria Pedicab Company, Chocolates, Shopping, Bookstores, Castles, Harbors, Tours, Tour Guides, Private Tour, History, Architecture, Beaches, Parks, Beacon Hill Park, Cathedrals, Ferries, Ferry, Water taxi, Boats, James Bay, Seaplanes, Friendly Cities, Beautiful, Butchart Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Attractions, Fairy Houses, Historic Preservation, Chinatown Deanna Etherington

A Vivifying Voyage to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada!

Prior to this past August, I had only been in Victoria British Columbia for a grand total of six hours, including two hours at Butchart Gardens, in 2013. That was just enough time to visit the gardens briefly, go to the Royal BC Museum, and have an ice cream cone downtown. After I got there in 2013, I realized that six hours was not nearly enough time to spend in Victoria. And in August of 2024, I got to go back! It was AMAZING!

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The Eye-Popping Sunken Garden at The Butchart Gardens!

In August 2024 I achieved a personal milestone (a.k.a. Bucket list) that I added to my to-do list in 2013 - more than 11 years ago. I spent one absolutely GLORIOUS full day at The Butchart Gardens near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. To me, this place is like heaven on earth. See why!

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Part Three: Incredible AirBnbs in the Midwest

As you have likely guessed, I really enjoy staying in AirBnbs when it makes sense to do so. The variety of AirBnbs and other home rental offerings is amazing to me. Check out this barn-themed AirBnb in Roger’s, Arkansas!

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