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The most fashionable village in the world is in Sicily

If you think that Sicily is only about coppolas and cannolis, you probably haven’t seen the video that is making a splash on the web just a few days after its launch.

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Iconic Audio Guides: the Acropolis

We've shared our love of Iconic Guides' Audio Guides before - with a review of the Iconic Guide audio guide to the Great Pyramid at Khufu, Giza. Created by Dr. Benedict Davies (one of our favorite people), Iconic Guides is an excellent way to learn about the ancient world. Currently, Iconic Guides offers a plethora of audio guides to Egypt, Japan, and Greece.

Michigan State University's Kresge Art Museum Events, 11/29/10 - 12/06/10

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Michigan State University's Kresge Art Museum Events, 11/29/10 through 12/06/10

 

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Walking tour celebrates Italy’s 150th anniversary

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Walking tour celebrates Italy’s 150th anniversary

Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: It’s the HOLIDAZE!

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Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: It’s the HOLIDAZE! by Josh Garrick
 

 

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Voyage.tv: Our favorite online travel channel

One of the best ways to use the internet for travel is to explore and research where you're going - it also provides a great deal of inspiration! One of the best sites I've seen for inspiration is Voyage.tv. They've got incredible videos and focus on several locations. My favorites are the videos with a food slant - markets, restaurants, and more. We were lucky enough to sit down and chat with Ariane Marder of Voyage.tv, for a behind the scenes look att the site. Here's what she had to say...

 

 

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Photo of the Week November 29, 2010: Overhead Light - Cairo, Egypt

Overhead Light - Cairo, Egypt

 

I entered the Muhammad Ali Mosque perched high above Cairo and was immediately struck by the lighting of the grand room.  The room dwarfed us yet the soft lighting brought it all together into an intimate moment.  I sat on the floor just watching people enter the room in awe; and of course taking the moment to try to capture the vastness of the mosque in photography.  The key is to change your perspective.  By sitting on the floor I was able to get a unique photography perspective.

 

We Triple Dog Dare You to a Little Holiday Fun

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Children’s Theatre Company Brings the Classic Midwest Tale, A Christmas Story, to Life on Stage This Holiday Season.

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Tips for International Internships

Inn to Inn Holiday Cookie and Candy Tour in Mt Washington Valley, NH

It's time again for one of my favorite events of the year, the annual Inn to Inn Holiday Cookie and Candy Tour in Mt Washington Valley, NH.  Sponsored by the Country Inns in the White Mountains, this event was dubbed the best sugar high in New Hampshire, and for good reason.  Hungry tour goers will visit 15 different inns located

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