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August 9, 2014
Foodie Finds: Tamworth's Scandinavian Baking
In a state whose motto is: "Live free, or die,” one might think of a brash countryside filled with gun shops on either side. The simplicity of New Hampshire’s slogan understates the beautiful scenery, kind-hearted people, and perhaps makes it sound a bit boring—which it is anything but.
August 8, 2014
Sunset in Sørfjorden, Vesterålen, Norway
From our cottage at Sørfjorden, Vesterålen, Northern Norway. A great day, and my daughter Nathalie (9) trying to catch some salmon, with bad luck. Later this evening, the sun set, and gave us some great colours at the sky, reflecting the clouds in the fjord. August 6 2014
August 7, 2014
Foodie Finds: Frankfort’s Bayview Grille
If you’re in Frankfort, Michigan to soak up the atmosphere (beach! Swimming! Sailing! Shopping! Theatre!). There’s so much to do in this small town that you’ll find yourself hungry time and time again.
Foodie Finds: Aladdin’s Eatery
You know when you’re shopping and all of a sudden, realize you’re hungry? Yes. This happens far too frequently, I imagine. Well, there we were, hitting up the IKEA in north Cincinnati when the growls of our tummies were too loud to ignore. Never mind the chocolate we’d picked up, or the lingonberry jam…we wanted hot food.
August 6, 2014
Join us for Historic Travel Chat (#HSTCHat) Friday, August 8, 3pm
Please join us for a twitter chat on historic travel!
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Friday, August 8, 2014, at 3pm est
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A Bird on Water Street
Too often, history goes by the wayside when we're inundated with fresh news. But really, history - and life - are composed of small moments, built layer by layer. I was a teen when my cousins moved down to the Appalachian Mountain region and we went to visit.
August 5, 2014
Travel from Paris: 20 Tips on Taking the TGV
Ready to jet from Paris for the weekend – fast?! Take the TGV, which is a world-record speed holder train, heading from city to city at up to 200mph. Hubbed in Paris, the TGV (pronounced tay-jzay-vay) is a train system that is an economical way to explore Europe – all within a few hours travel time.
August 4, 2014
Blue Nights in Vesterålen, Northern Norway
Florida Culture for the Week of August 4 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of August 4 By Josh Garrick
NOW thru August 18 – Breakthrough Theatre Presents Sondheim’s Company
August 3, 2014
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Berlin

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As a traveler, I look for the beauty in the everyday. The colourful sunsets, the peace hidden in the whitecap of a wave, and the freedom exuded by children flying high on the swings are all joys of an adventure.