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September 28, 2015
The Best Sushi in Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area is vast and it has some great restaurants in every niche. Recently there was a sushi battle event where over 50 sushi restaurants around the Tampa Bay area participated by submitting their best sushi rolls and there was even a sake tasting. The following are some of the best sushi restaurants from around the Tampa Bay area.
Origami Sushi is a hidden gem of the Tampa Bay sushi restaurant scene. Many do not know it is there d...
September 27, 2015
An Unexpected Chocolate Haven: Erie, Pennsylvania
When it comes to storied chocolate towns in Pennsylvania, most people probably point out Hershey in the southeast—home of the little melt-in-your-mouth kisses that made the company, and town, popular. But Erie, located in the northwestern slip of the state that separates Ohio to the west and New York to the East, hugging Lake Erie’s shoreline, has a chocolate history dating back just as far.
If you happen to be traveling along...
September 23, 2015
Untamed: Honesty, Power, and Reality in a Dystopian World
Every so often, a book comes along that beautifully, powerfully reminds you of humanity. One such book is the first in a series (YAY!), entitled Untamed. Written by Madeline Dyer, this YA novel takes a look at a world that is changed - and who the changemakers are. From the start of Untamed, you're pulled into the arc of the story,as if one of the family. Then (and make note of this, so you plan for it) you won't be able to put th...
September 22, 2015
Find Budget (or FREE!) Accommodation Anywhere
One of the trickiest places to start when wanting to travel on a budget is to figure out where to stay. If you’re not careful, accommodation can become the most expensive part of your trip – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Tried and tested by generations of travelers, the following resources cater to every travel personality and have proven to be excellent options for both short and long-term travel.
Easily the...
How to forage, cook, and eat pawpaws
I grew up near Paw Paw, Michigan, and yet never thought of it as a place for the so-named fruit. All that has changed now, with Sara Bir's genius new guide, The Pocket Pawpaw Cookbook. Bir knows her stuff - she's a food writer and researcher extraordinaire, and she brings those talents to this recipe zine. But she's also funny, and a great writer, and has that magical touch that makes you want to head out to the woods to find - and cook wit...
September 21, 2015
Celtic Colours: A Tapestry of Celtic Culture
It might seem an unlikely place for cultures to meet and for tradition to endure -- and for both of those things to happen along side each other -- yet such things occur on Cape Breton Island. They have been happening for centuries, as waves of Gaels from Scotland's Highlands and Western Isles met up with First Nations people, with emigrants from Ireland, with New Englanders coming north, with French and Acadian settlers, and with those who came fr...
September 20, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause you'll learn from a thousand teachers and smile in a hundred languages
Traveling internationally since the age of six, Karyn Planett designed her studies and career to continue on the journey. After three years at Long Beach State College, she sailed aboard Chapman University's Semester-At-Sea ship for two semesters (8 months) completing her first of many trips around the world. Karyn also attended the International College of Copenhagen for their summer student exchange program to the former USSR and 5 other Eastern Blo...
Florida Culture for the Week of September 21, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of September 21, 2015 by Josh Garrick
NOW to Sept 30 – Orlando's Magical Dining Celebrates 10th Delicious Anniversary
Magical Dining is truly … magical. Running through September 30, we are invited to select from over 70 participating restaurants to enjoy three-course dinners for $33. And in celebration of their 10th Anniversary Visit Orlando has lined up more fine dining restaurants than ever before. Bottom line – we ge...
September 19, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause The World Is Your Stage
From Rio to Milan, Nicolas Perin Peres has followed his dreams. A student of Bocconi University, he's currently studying at SMU in Dallas, Texas. You can find him online athttps://pagesofajourney.wordpress.com/
What motivated your decision to come to the U.S.?
If I look back in time, I think I've always wanted to come to the U.S. I had a sort of dream inside of me, growing year by year as I grew up, too. A Country full of opportunities and different...
September 18, 2015
Best Museums in London and Beyond
London has many museums, but not all of them cost to visit. I visited some free museums and some that chargedto visit. Most museums were only a few pounds, but a few, such as Buckingham Palace, cost quite a bit more, but were worth the money to see. I’ve put together some information about the museums I visited, including a short description, where they are located, and if there is a cost for the museum ($=cost a fee, Free=no charge).
I really enjo...
