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Building a Tiny House

by Sicily Kolbeck / Dec 02, 2013 / 0 comments

What is My Passion?

Passion: The object of an intense desire, ardent affection, or enthusiasm.
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Ten Tips: How to Bike Through France

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Nov 23, 2013 / 0 comments

Is it your dream to bike through France? It can be an incredible, life-changing experience – if you’ve got the right bike, and a good plan. There's nothing worse than trying something (bucket-list worthy) and failing. Consider self-guided cycling holidays in France.

A Family RV Adventure: The Kids Perspective

by Miranda Boyink / Nov 23, 2013 / 0 comments

After staying in Michigan for the summer, just moving one hour every other week or so, my family was ready to move on... until we heard that our very good friends, the Keiters, were heading our direction.

A Tour of the Caribbean

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Nov 22, 2013 / 0 comments

With winter coming on, our thoughts naturally turn to sunshine, warm beaches, a Caribbean breeze flowing across our (pale winter) skin. Of course, we’d like to hit all of the islands, but what to see first? Here are some highlights of a tour of the Caribbean, to help you decide.

5 Senses Travel: Exploring Barbados

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Nov 15, 2013 / 0 comments

Ready for a travel experience like no other? I’m always reminding my students to use the 5 senses in their travel writing, because it packs such a punch in relating a place to the reader.

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An Insider’s Guide to Bermuda: St. George’s Christmas Walkabout

The charming, historical town of St. George’s plays host to one of the best ways to embrace the island’s Christmas spirit. Beloved by both locals and tourists alike, St. George’s Christmas Walkabout, an annual event, draws more than half of the island’s population to the east end.

The Best of Visiting Belfast: Part Two

by Caroline Ryan / Nov 06, 2013 / 0 comments

In The Best of Visiting Belfast: Part One, we covered Belfast attractions such as the Titanic Quarter, the Cathedral Quarter, Queen’s University area, some hot clubs and some lovely wee pubs. Now let’s hit some of the theatres and shops, and the historical murals Belfast is famous for.

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Burning Boat Festival: An Encounter with Traditional Taiwanese Folklore

Dawn was at long last approaching. We had passed the night playing card games with the local children, eating fried street food, and dipping our feet into the ocean to fight off drooping eyelids.

The Spirit of Yosemite

by Christian DeMichiel / Nov 03, 2013 / 1 comments

A visit to Yosemite after the Rim Fire shows extreme devastation - and hope,

 

The Spirit of Yosemite

 

Machu Picchu, the Doctor, and Me

by Anevay Darlington / Nov 02, 2013 / 0 comments

I walked along the worn stone path, taking in the sights of Machu Picchu - one of the Seven Wonders of the World, where the Incas once lived. Machu Picchu, meaning “Old Peak” in Quechua, was built around 1450. Many people believe Machu Picchu may have been an estate for the Incan ruler Pachacuti, but nobody really knows for sure.

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