One of our very favorite authors has a great new book out! And we're so excited to share it with you. We've shared the work of Mark Hicks before, and I have to say, we play on his websites often (try the Halloween one! Love the cyclops!).
Twice now, we have been privileged to experience Colonial Williamsburg in the aftermaths of blizzard conditions. And, oh, the difference from a humid July visit!
Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: From MLK to Disney to Greece by Josh Garrick
At this time of year many of us are planning holidays, short breaks, trips and big adventures for the coming year. Here, in reverse order, are my Top Ten suggestions to intrigue and inspire you to get out and explore more of our quirkilicious planet.
Photography from the Roof of the Parthenon --
American Photographer Josh Garrick Given UNIQUE Opportunity
If you watch or read the news, you're likely aware that the Middle East has sand and oil, camels and conflict, ancient civilizations and modern challenges. But you might not know, at least via the news, that the region has a fair number of cats.
Ever want to give back when traveling in the world of need? Love to take photos? Then join Dog Meets World, the photo diplomacy project and help connect cultures through the power of photography. The ambitious mission of Dog Meets World (DMW) is to give all children/families in developing countries personal photographs, often for the first time. DMW seeks to change the way people see others and rather than simply taking pictures, to give them as well. You've got a digital camera, just add a portable printer and the stuffed Foto
Foodie Finds: Avoca in Moll's Gap, Co. Kerry, Ireland
We'd driven for hours from Co Clare toward our cottage in Co Kerry. We didn't have any restaurant recommendations in Killarney, but had a great one for Moll's Gap, about a half-hour south-west of Killarney. And, it was halfway to our rental home, Pier Cottage, west of Sneem. So, we held out a little more for the Avoca gift shop and cafe, in Moll's Gap.