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7 More Destinations in Washington D.C. Added To Your Travel Passport
In the past week we've added 6 new destinations in the Washington, D.C. area for you to collect stamps from. These include Ford's...
Chris
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Travel Journal: Improved Photo Upload Times
Today, I made a change to how we manage your journal photos. We use to upload and optimize them at the same time which could take several...
Chris
Sep 11, 20201 min read
Winston Churchill, Inspirational Prime Minister who led Britain to victory in World War II
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and 1951 to 1955. He served in the military and the...
Chris
Sep 10, 20201 min read
Quick Update
I have spent the better part of the last 2 months continuing to improve Duckwyn's travel from home game. Although I feel there is a lot...
Chris
Aug 27, 20201 min read
A New Way to Enjoy Travel While Stuck at Home
This week my family was supposed to be vacationing in Greece. Instead, we're stuck at home in the U.S. Unfortunately, the Covid-19...
Chris
Jul 8, 20201 min read
How we create our sticker icons in Sketch
Today, I decided to do a screen recording while I created a new Statue of Liberty sticker icon for our travel app. I usually start...
Chris
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Duckwyn Lighthouse Series: Lorain Lighthouse
The Lorain Lighthouse in Ohio was built in 1917. Known as the "Jewell of the Port", it was decommissioned by the Coast Guard in 1965 . It...
Chris
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Arles Amphitheatre: France's Best-Preserved Roman Arena
Imagine standing in the same arena where Roman gladiators fought nearly 2,000 years ago. The Arles Amphitheatre , built in 90 AD in the heart of Provence, France, is one of the best-preserved Roman arenas in the world—and unlike its famous cousin the Colosseum, you can still watch live events here today. Whether you're a history buff, traveling with kids, or just exploring southern France, this ancient amphitheater offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman entertainment and Fre
Chris
Jun 17, 20203 min read
The Enchanting Castle on the Hill, Neuschwanstein Castle
Constructed in 1869 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the castle was built to be his own private retreat. He built it in honor of Richard...
Chris
Jun 14, 20201 min read
Visiting Egypt: Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Egypt. The mythical creature, a lion with the head of a pharaoh,...
Chris
Jun 9, 20201 min read
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