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October 12, 2015
Florida Culture for the Week of October 12, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of October 12, 2015 by Josh Garrick
FINAL WEEK – to Oct 18 –‘Into the Woods’ with CFCArts Theater Group
Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) is a gift to our community, and that ‘gift’ was recently acknowledged with a large donation to support CFCArts’ theatre program. Their season has begun with Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods through October 18. This Broadway hit and recent movie appeals to audiences of all ages....
October 11, 2015
10 ways to get the most out of your Guatemalan vacation
Guatemala is becoming an ever more popular destination for travelers of all ages. With volcanoes to climb, markets to explore, delicious culinary experiences, incredible scenery, and a culture steeped in tradition, it’s absolutely an ideal getaway. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already started planning a trip to Guatemala of your own. You’ve researched where to go, what to see, and what to pack. You’re starting to feel excited, and a little o...
#InternAbroadBecause ... the Buzzfeed articles are true. It will change your life.
Jason Davison will graduate in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Minors in Spanish and Linguistics from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently serves as a House Manager at the William Pitt Union Building on campus as well as serves as the Secretary and Social Chair of Omicron Delta Kappa. Jason interned abroad in Sydney, Australia! Read his interview below and learn more about his international experience:
What motivated your decisi...
October 10, 2015
Foodie Finds: Mercer Hall, Stratford, Ontario
Nestled along Ontario Street, in DowntownStratford, Ontario, is an unassuming slate-colored building calledMercer Hall. If you're interested in eating well (and who isn't?), I highly recommend you head inside for a meal. You'll be surprised at the quality of the food here - I didn't expect Stratford (a theatre town)to be a foodie town, but it is.Oh, how it is.
And look at the handicap ramp for me! Many businesses in Stratfor...
As Seen in New Brunswick: Colors, Masks, and Extraordinary Beauty
New Brunswick surprised me. When we drove through, on our Epic Canadian Road Trip from Kalamazoo to Newfoundland, we went fast. Coming back, we took our time - and fell in love. This is a province that should be on everyone's to-visit list. It's beautiful, full of culture and art and friendly people, showcases amazing, fresh food, and the scenery - well, this is one part of the world I will return to again and again. I've got a slew of stories coming out about each of these places,...
October 9, 2015
Paralympian Daniel McCoy: My Only Limitations Are Those I Impose on Myself
Daniel Frank McCoy is a native of Pittsburgh, a 2012 graduate of Fox Chapel High School and a student at the University of Pittsburgh. Dan was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.
“Spina Bifida means that my spine didn’t develop properly in utero. As a result, I have partial paralysis from my waist down. I walk short distances with leg braces and use a wheelchair for long distances. Hydrocephalus means that spinal fluid doesn’t properly drain fro...
October 8, 2015
Art and Luxury: Where to stay in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio, has its first Art Boutique hotel, and let me tell you how much I love this place. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, located in the Short North neighborhood, is an oasis of luxury and art.Great care is taken to ensure a luxury experience, from the valuable staff to the crisp, luxurious rooms. Here at the Joseph, there are 135 guest rooms (including 11 suites and a Presidential Suite) – and plenty of art. It’s for the discovery-minded...
Peace and Serenity Prevail at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park’s New Japanese Garden
A visit to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan guarantees fuel to the soul and creative inspiration. The new addition of the Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden this June adds another stronghold of natural wonder with peace and serenity at every corner.
A stunning waterfall providing serenity
During our visit to Meijer Gardens this summer, our family let out a collective gasp of wonderment upon our initial turn through the Japanese Garden....
Savour Stratford Offers a Unique Fall Scavenger Hunt with the Pumpkin Trail
Fall is a time for corn mazes, apple picking, pumpkin carving, seeing the colors change, and eating fresh, seasonal food. It’s also a great time to travel to do all these things, so as to expand said fall activities. So imagine my great joy at finding a scavenger hunt for fall in Stratford, Ontario. Now, I already love Stratford for so many things – plenty of art, an incredible food scene, shopping par excellence, swans and gardens, and, of course,...
October 7, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause Haggis
Writer, Hedonist, Patron of the Arts. Ariadne Vales d. Caldera is the founder of the travel and lifestyle blog Born in Purple. Dublin Street is her first book. The author currently resides in her native New York after a protracted stint in Europe. When she isn't writing,she is tending to her legions of honeybees, all named Persephone.
What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/why did you choose where to go?
I wanted to do something different. As...
