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Exploring the USA, One Tip at a Time

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Sep 20, 2013 / 0 comments

I’m constantly amazed at the incredible things you can explore in the United States.  We’ve been participating in United Sharing Adventure, at hostelbookers.com, where everyone – including you!

Nobis World: Travel and Culture for K-12 Teachers

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Sep 13, 2013 / 0 comments

Nobis Project, an educational non-profit organization, has launched Nobis World, a new professional development program for K-12 teachers which offers the exciting opportunity for teachers to travel domestically or abroad to experience cultures different from their own.

Insider Tapas Tours in Barcelona

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Sep 04, 2013 / 0 comments

Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its Barcelona culinary program with a new walk on the city’s tapas scene, Pica-Pica in Poble Sec, led by its network of chefs, food writers, or gastronomes.
 

Foodie Finds: Best Sushi in Grand Rapids

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Sep 01, 2013 / 0 comments

It's lunchtime and you're hungry. Let's say you're ready for some Japanese food, but don't feel like heading to a Japanese steakhouse, or getting a sushi pack from the grocery store. Where to go?

Crime Novel by Insider Exposes the Underbelly of the Medical Profession

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Sep 01, 2013 / 0 comments

Long time WE Travel Adventures Editor, Julie Royce, has published PILZ, a novel of crime fiction. Starting today and through Labor Day Weekend (8/31-9/2) the Kindle version of PILZ is FREE. To download your free copy, click on the following URL:&n

Foodie Finds: Best Gyros in Michigan

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Sep 01, 2013 / 1 comments

One of the joys of living near a city is the availability of delicious foods from around the world. When we head into Grand Rapids, Michigan, there are so many great restaurants to choose from. Yet one we keep returning to is The Pita House: Sami's Gyros. They have the Best Gyros in Michigan, hands down.

 

Off the Beaten Path in Cyprus

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Aug 23, 2013 / 0 comments

Aaahhh, Cyprus. Your warm weather, fantastic beaches, and luscious waters draw us in. Your long history, incredible food, and amazing colors keep us happy. Alas, your crowds tend to make us rethink heading there.

Cool Museums in Florida

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Aug 22, 2013 / 0 comments

Guess what? There are plenty of things to do in Florida that don’t involve theme parks and water sports!

American Photographer Makes Art History in Prestigious Greek Museum

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Aug 21, 2013 / 0 comments

One of our very own - longtime friend and Florida Arts Editor Josh Garrick – makes art history in Greece.

The Way of Tea, with Context Travel

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Aug 14, 2013 / 0 comments

Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in Kyoto with The Way of Tea, a new history and cultural experience that offers travellers insight into the pivotal role traditional Japanese tea ceremonies continue to play in contemporary society.
 

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