Category Archives: United States

Fall 2022 – Heading home from Italy

Posted on October 27, 2022 by herktrav

After forty-six days of meandering our way around Italy, it was time to head home. It wasn’t a direct route to home though. We flew from Rome to Washington DC, but due to the schedules, we decided to stay overnight … Continue reading →

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Summer 2021 – Took me out to the ball games!

Posted on August 9, 2021 by herktrav

The plan was simple – enjoy ourselves, see a few baseball games and relax this summer. While the summer isn’t over yet, we have so far attained those goals. For phase one, we started with some home town games. We … Continue reading →

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Summer 2021 – Take me out to the ball game!

Posted on June 14, 2021 by herktrav

While we’re not traveling abroad this year, we decided to dip our toes in the travel pool by catching a couple of baseball games. It should be simple, easy travel without many frills, but still fun. We’ll start by cheating … Continue reading →

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China 2020 – Staycation Pt 5 – Shanghai

Posted on November 2, 2020 by herktrav

It’s hard to believe how quickly three weeks passed by. It seems like we were just talking about Beijing and here we are finishing up in Shanghai. To get to Shanghai, we would have once again navigated an airport and … Continue reading →

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China 2020 – Staycation Pt 4 – Chengdu

Posted on October 30, 2020 by herktrav

Our trip from Xi’an to Chengdu would have been on a Chinese Domestic airline. From everything we’ve heard, it may have been an adventure in and of itself. Getting people to line up and sit in the right seat is … Continue reading →

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China 2020 – Staycation Pt 3 – Xian

Posted on October 23, 2020 by herktrav

The next part of the journey would have been the area around the city of Xian. To get there, we were to take one of the new, sleek, fast bullet trains. They travel between Beijing and Xian at a speed … Continue reading →

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China 2020 – Staycation Pt 2 – More Beijing

Posted on October 17, 2020 by herktrav

Over the past few days we would have been exploring all around Beijing. The number of historical sites and UNESCO sites, as well as more modern sites throughout the city, is staggering. Around every turn is a new adventure, especially … Continue reading →

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China 2020 – Staycation Pt 1 – Beijing

Posted on October 11, 2020 by herktrav

The Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, as has the National Holiday Week, so you would think everyone would be happy after eating all those Mooncakes and dancing in the streets, but it isn’t the case. My understanding is that there are … Continue reading →

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China 2020 – Staycation

Posted on October 4, 2020 by herktrav

Yes, we’re a little bit odd at times, but odd can be fun. We decided that since we can’t go to China, we would bring a little bit of China to Williamsville. A little taste of the cuisine, a few … Continue reading →

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Day 32 – Heading Home – Milan to Zurich to NYC to Buffalo

Posted on July 15, 2019 by herktrav

“Home Sweet Home” “The Thrill of Coming Home has Never Changed” “Traveling is so much better when you know you have a wonderful home to go back to” Who writes that nonsense? Yes, we are back home safe and sound. … Continue reading →

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Quick trip to the Big Apple

Posted on August 3, 2018 by herktrav

Just a little three day jaunt to NYC for a little fun.  We’re going to take in two Yankees games – Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon – against the Baltimore Orioles.  In addition, Sue and our friend Donna are going … Continue reading →

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From Amsterdam to Buffalo

Posted on July 4, 2018 by herktrav

“They say all good things must come to an end.  Whoever ‘they’ are should mind their own business.” – Tom Herkey Woke up early to get ready and finish packing.  Our ride to the airport is arriving at 7:00 am, … Continue reading →

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Return Visit To Boston

Posted on September 26, 2017 by herktrav

This was originally going to be the time we spent exploring the natural beauty of Iceland, instead, we returned to the flatter ground of Boston and the majesty of Fenway Park. I know, that’s not exactly apples to apples, but … Continue reading →

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Baseball In Boston

Posted on August 5, 2017 by herktrav

Went with friends to Boston for a long weekend; capping it off with a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. After a quick flight from Buffalo to Boston on Jet Blue, we grabbed a cab to the Back Bay area. … Continue reading →

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