Travel has been an eye opener for me. It’s left me speechless, brought me to tears, amazed me, enraged me, educated me and forever changed me. There have been moments of sheer joy and stories of the unthinkable. Learning through travel allows the world to be your classroom and its people, your teacher.
Florida Culture for the Week of October 6 By Josh Garrick
Now through Nov 9 – Click, Clack, BOO! at Orlando Rep
It’s Halloween, and Duck, Pig, Cow, and Hen cannot wait to throw a party, complete with apple-bobbing, candy bowls, and a spook-tacular costume contest – against Farmer Brown’s wishes! Based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Betsey Lewink, Farmer Brown is afraid of Halloween, but the barnyard crew save the day as they show Farmer Brown that “a little scare can be big fun” in this new musical. Call 407.896.7365 or visit orlandorep.com
As part of my fall color tour around the United States, I've shared some gems from my home state of Michigan - the perfect fall colors weekend in Traverse City (and some pretty amazing
What do one tropical canopy researcher, a Minnesota teacher, and a bunch of teenagers have in common? On the surface, not much. But dig a bit deeper, or rather, climb a bit higher, and you will find a shared passion for exploring and understanding the intricacies of the Amazon rainforest canopy!

Are you planning a trip to the USA? There’s so much to see and do, from coast to coast (not to mention Alaska and Hawaii). Whether you come to the US for a culinary extravaganza, to visit a specific place, to relax at the beach, to play at a theme park, or to visit friends and family, here are 5 things you need to know:
Music is an integral part of life, this we know is true. But what happens when you find a cd so spectacular, so full of goodness and truth and beauty? Well, you tell the world. I’m so happy to share the new cd by Matt & Shannon Heaton, Tell You in Earnest.
An exciting new addition to the parks has now officially opened - the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! The final installment in the major Fantasyland expansion, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a mild coaster that takes you through the story of the Seven Dwarfs, is highly anticipated and has great expectations attached to it. Does this new ride measure up?
As you look at Paul McMahan's watercolors, you cannot help but recognize the colorful influence of his coastal New England environment. The coastal colors and watery influences of maritime history and quaint small towns show up in each piece.
Are you looking for something different in your next vacation? Head to Lanzarote, the most eastern of the Canary Islands, for a beach vacation like no other. Lanzarote boasts 132 miles of coastline. Of those 132 miles, 16 are sandy beaches, and 114 are rocky beaches.
The crisp morning air surrounds me, and the sun slowly begins to kiss the earth in a beautiful haze.
My journey through our small town of Ozark, Missouri, begins at the abandoned Old Ozark Mill.