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July 25, 2015
A Spicy Taste of Puerto Vallarta’s El Arrayán Restaurant: Easy Salsa de Chile de Árbol
Roasted Crispy Cricket Tacos and Plantain Empanadas share the menu with traditional Jalisco favorites like Corn Sopes, Beef Barbacoa, and Cochinita Pibil. Such is the assortment of inventive dishes that have become the trademark of El Arrayán restaurant. At the corner of Calle Allende and Calle Miramar, just a few minutes southeast from the Puerto Vallarta’s famed Malecon, or boardwalk, El Arrayán is named after a tree of the same name w...
The Old Honeymoon Capital of the World...The Poconos!
Nestled in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania is a lovely four-season destination called The Pocono Mountains. Rolling mountain terrain and breathtaking views and waterfalls encompass an area of 2,400 miles and four counties. I’ve lived in Pennsylvania almost my whole life and never visited this area before. I’ve heard it called the old “Honeymoon Capital of the World” and after a romantic getaway with my husband, I understood why! Instead of g...
#StudyAbroadBecause... it will be the best four months of your life!
Katie Stavros is a 2015 University of Pittsburgh graduate with a degree in Communication and Business and a minor in French. She lives in South Jersey, right outside of Philadelphia. She spends most of her summers at the Jersey Shore with her family and friends. She absolutely loves to travel and explore different cities. Katie spent a European semester abroad in Paris the spring semester of her junior year and it was the greatest experience of her li...
Florida Culture for the Week of July 27, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of July 27, 2015 by Josh Garrick
NOW to Sept 27 – Sang Roberson Exhibit at the Mennello Museum
Sang Roberson's work is greatly influenced by her love of nature and organic forms. Having grown up in the Mississippi Delta surrounded by natural beauty, her goal is to re-create the simple shapes of nature in her terracotta art. Recipient of an NEA fellowship, Roberson has exhibited at the Smithsonian Craft Show and in galler...
July 24, 2015
Who Is Mr. Plutin?
Ready for a fun, interesting read, one that crosses cultures and makes you laugh? If so, jump into Who Is Mr. Plutin?, a new novel by author Rebecca Strong. I picked it up and couldn't put it down - for here is a heroine somewhat like the rest of us, who blunders around, tries her hardest, and is stunned at the way her life has turned out. It's a tale of Russia and New York, of memory and spying, of family and money. What I love m...
July 23, 2015
Travel Writers' Secrets: Top Toronto Travel Tips
Get ready and fasten your seatbelts! We’re about to embark on an Epic Canadian Road Trip, driving from our home in Kalamazoo, Michigan all the way out to St. John’s, Newfoundland (yes, a ferry will be involved). Why? Well, I’m the co-founder of Writing Walking Women, and we chose St. John’s as the site of our conference this year – MUCH more on that to come! And, our daughter, Lillie (13), said that every teen should have an epic road trip. SO.
To t...
July 22, 2015
Behind the Scenes with Turkish Airlines: Food, Safety, Training, and Smiles
Have you ever wondered how a successful airline does it? How they coordinate everything, AND make it work? Too often, we focus on weather delays, grumpy passengers, lines at airports. But there is so much that goes RIGHT, and we don't pay attention to it. I never thought about it, until I headed backstage at Turkish Airlines in Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines hosted the most influential travel bloggers for a visit this past May (thank you!!). You may ha...
July 21, 2015
Artist of the Month: Pamela Caughey
It is a warm, sunny day in southwestern Montana when I climb the mountain road to Pamela Caughey’s studio. I was thinking about how inspirational the natural area was when I spotted the sign for her studio and turned into the driveway. Right away, I hearbarks of greetings, and Pam’s two schnauzers bound toward me with this wonderful artist just behind them. She has a wonderful place to be on this mountainside.
As we step into her framin...
Lonely Planet: Istanbul
I love Lonely Planet: Istanbul. When I was in Istanbul, Turkey this May, with Turkish Airlines and ourWhite House Travel Bloggersgroup, it provided great inspiration, airplane reading, and help navigating the big city. It truly made a difference to my journey!
As usual, this Lonely Planet guide provides a great deal of information. There are four sections - planning your trip, exploring (a complete city guide), understanding Istanbul, and...
July 20, 2015
Explore the sounds of a Celtic Cafe with Putumayo World Music
The mission of Putumayo World Music is defined in its tagline: music guaranteed to make you feel good. Putumayo founder Dan Storper and ethnomusicologist Jacob Edgar search the world for music from varied cultures to meet this idea. Rather than presenting music by a single artist or group, Putumayo albums generally contain tracks from a range of artists, grouped around the idea of a certain culture or theme.
For Celtic Cafe, th...
