My Surprising Day as a Hometown Tourist ~ DeLand, Florida
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My Surprising Day as a Hometown Tourist ~ DeLand, Florida

ByBecki Svare

This past week I decided to be a Hometown Tourist in my hometown of DeLand, Florida!  So, let me introduce you to my hometown – DeLand, Florida.  First settled in the mid-1800’s, DeLand was originally called Persimmon Hollow.  The name was changed in 1876 in honor of Henry A DeLand for all he had done…

A Day Trip to The Amana Colonies Iowa
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A Day Trip to The Amana Colonies Iowa

ByBecki Svare

I highly recommend a day trip to the Amana Colonies Iowa if you happen to be in Iowa, well Eastern Iowa anyway!  You will love this little slice of Germany right in the middle of the Iowa cornfields! Gemuetlichkeit is defined as “a state of warmth and friendliness.”  And, this is how the Amana Colonies describe who and…