Portugal 101: What to See and Why
With its buzzing cities, beautiful architecture and sandy beaches, Portugal has long proved a hit with holidaymakers. There’s certainly no shortage of things to do in this sun-soaked southern European...
View ArticleSpringtime in Northern Norway
From my weekend trip to Offersøy, Lødingen/Vestbygd, Nordland, Northern Norway. may 22, 2015, the sun shining, and clouds came in now and then, some rain came over us, but still, the sun wasn`t far away.
View ArticleHow to Study Abroad in India
India - it’s almost a dream, isn’t it? The enormous territory, and the even more enormous population. The religions, cultures, languages, foods, and people are as much a draw as the history, which is...
View ArticleRoyal Couple Reunited by Museum Acquisition
Chances are you will meet royalty on a visit to Holland this spring or summer, albeit in the form of classic blue-and-white Delftware. Last month the Gemeentemuseum in the Hague announced it had...
View ArticleWhere to stay in Kusadasi, Turkey
Whether you visit Kuşadası as part of a trip to history-rich Ephesus (Efes), take the ferry in from Samos, Greece, from visiting the house of the Virgin Mary, from exploring Sirince, or as a...
View ArticleFlorida Culture for the Week of June 1, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of June 1, 2015 by Josh GarrickJune 4 – 1st Thursday at OMART Goes Dreamy
View ArticleThrough the Eyes of an Educator: India
Whether you’re on Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook, these days, travel quotes are ever present. Found on social media, they urge the end of complacency and the rise of carpe diem. Adventures and...
View ArticleHow to Be a Good Traveller: Tips from Lonely Planet
It’s easy enough to make sure your good time isn’t making someone else’s life tougher if you’re aware of the culture you’re visiting. Don’t limit yourself to the suggestions in this chapter, as ethical...
View ArticleSea Otters, Sea Lions, and California Seals, Oh My!
A frolicsome sea otter, noisy (and stinky) sea lions, and hundreds of migrating pelicans were among the first inhabitants to greet us as the Elkhorn Slough Safari (a 27 ft. pontoon boat) motored slowly...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Travel and Fitnesss Backpack from Fitmark
In our house, we have a tussle for bags. I use them for travel (international, domestic, to the beach), whilst my husband, a CBS Sports Radio show host, is always grabbing them for his workouts (and...
View ArticleIntrigued by the Harmony of Nature and Lives at Ohiopyle State Park
I have enjoyed living in Pittsburgh for the most part of past four years. To be honest, though, Pittsburgh winters can be a little bit of dull. Thus, when summer finally arrives, everything is reborn....
View ArticleFlorida Culture for the Week of June 8, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of June 8, 2015 by Josh GarrickCurrent – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Continues to Build
View ArticleOn Bug Spray, Research Projects, and Weirdly Named Birds
A Note from ChristaD, Education and the Rainforest Editor: This post was written by Kailini C., a high school student from the Gunston School in Maryland. Kailani is a participant in the 2015 Amazon...
View ArticleWhy I Still Travel with Physical CDs
By birth year I am technically a millennial, but sometimes I feel a little more Generation X. Perhaps it’s the stigma that millennials love technology, which I do –I’d cry if my laptop crashed before I...
View ArticleLove Theme Parks? Unusual 1 day excursions from Paris
Picture this: Paris, summer, happiness, much good food, reading (all those bookstores!), and…city crowds? If you’re a bit tired of the city (and even with Paris, this is possible) and you’ve already...
View Article#WidenYourWorld: Most Influential Travel Bloggers Share the Best of Turkey
I was part of a group of Whi
View ArticleThe Museum of Fine Arts Houston Cloaked in Magnificent Opulence
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston will be cloaked in magnificent opulence when the exhibition “Habsburg Splendor: Masterpieces from Vienna’s Imperial Collection” opens on Sunday, June 14. More than 100...
View ArticleNational Geographic Kids Almanac: Read This!
I've got the coolest book to share with you. It's the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2016, and it's full of awesomeness.
View ArticleFlorida Culture for the Week of June 15, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of June 15, 2015 by Josh GarrickNow to June 29 – Revue Salutes Rogers and Hammerstein
View ArticleMove Over Seattle. San Francisco is Rising to be Coffee King
Move over Seattle, San Francisco is on your caffeinated heels. Coffee is the lifeblood of most Americans, with 83 percent considering themselves coffee-drinkers. Whether you want coffee in the morning...
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