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August 2, 2017
Visiting the Lobster Capital of the World
Want to get your photo taken with the world's largest lobster? Head to Shediac, New Brunswick, in Atlantic Canada, for all things lobster.
Shediac has many things to see and do, including, of course, lobster activities galore. We visited on a cloudy summer day, but the water was warm, the lobsters were being hauled in, and the food was delicious.
Head...
July 31, 2017
Foodie Finds: The Definitive Guide to Where to Eat in Port Austin, Michigan
One would think that a town located on the shoreline of Lake Huron would have restaurants upon restaurants serving up fresh fish. This is not true for Port Austin, Michigan. (Although many do have all you can eat fish at least one night a week.) The small town (downtown is less than 1/4 of a mile long) offers a variety of food and restaurants that are sure to please any taste buds. (And as a picky eater, I would know.)
Every summer, tourists flood t...
July 30, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of July 30, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of July 30, 2017 By Josh Garrick
TODAY – July 30 – United Nations’ International Friendship Day
The International Day of Friendship is recognized by the United Nations for the “importance of friendship as a noble and valuable sentiment in the lives of human beings around the world.” To mark the Day, the UN encourages governments, organizations and civic groups to hold events and activities that promote a dialogue among...
July 28, 2017
Food on Foot: A History of Eating on Trails and In the Wild
I have found THE MOST FASCINATING book on eating outdoors. And I will tell you that once I started the book, I could not put it down (hello, 5am bedtime), and I have recommended it to all my friends who hike, meander, and eat in the wild. It has inspired me to look at being outside differently, and taught me much about food, walking and hiking, history, and culture.
World traveler, mountain climbing enthusiast, and scholar Demet Güzey introduc...
July 27, 2017
Road Trip 101: Top Tips to Save Money on Your Travels
1. Look for the coupons! Whether you want to stock up on reading material, travel supplies, new clothes, or on tickets for events or restaurant meals, smart tr...
Road Trip 101: Top Tips to Save Money on Your Travel
1. Look for the coupons! Whether you want to stock up on reading material, travel supplies, new clothes, or on tickets for events or restaurant meals, smart tr...
Eating your way through Seattle - with a child in tow!
Ah, Seattle - land of glorious weather (if you time it right), fantastic culture, and incredible food...
Join us on a recent trip to visit my brother in Seattle. We focused on family-friendly meals, since we have a 5-year old daughter.
Upon arrival, we headed straight to Dick's Drive-in. This is a Seattle institution, and there are several locations - we chose the Queen Anne location, because it has inside seating (although the plastic seating leav...
Foodie Finds: 5 Best Places to Eat in West Seattle
While there are many great places to eat in West Seattle, here are five of my favorites:
Husky Deli
Famous for their delicious homemade ice cream. People come from all over Seattle to get this ice cream. Also serves sandwiches and other deli items.
4721 California Avenue SW
206.937.2810
huskydeli.com/
Locöl
Northwest/fusion cuisine, notable for their commitment to locally sourced ingredients. Local beer, wine, veggies, cheese, meats, fish, and more. Definitely a local resour...
Foodie Finds: The 7 Best Places to Eat in Seattle
Seattle is one of my very favorite cities in the whole world, in part because of the fantastic food available! This is just a *short* list of my foodie finds...look at the end of the article for more recommendations!
1. Dick's Drive-In
various locations around the city
http://ddir.com
Greasy burgers, soft fries Seattle-style - this traditional fast food burger place has a special history in Seattle. You just have to visit, if you're in town.
...These 5 Historical Activities Are Why You Need to Visit Kotor, Montenegro
Montenegró is one of the best kept secrets of the Balkan region. Despite being sandwiched between the summer hot spots of Greece and Croatia, it remains relatively untouched by tourism. It’s hard to see why, when Montenegró boasts 294 kilometers of breathtakingly blue Adriatic coastline, stunning limestone mountain cliffs reaching for hundreds of meters, real Eastern-European culture, and old towns with all the history and ambiance you could ask for...
