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January 6, 2014
Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bark Recipe
Want to make the most delicious chocolate, ever? You'd be surprised at this - it's got dark chocolate, sea salt (naturally), candied ginger, and... pomegranate?! Yes! I, too, was skeptical when I first saw this recipe at the New York Times food section (I've adapted their recipe, in this article).
Taiwanese Night Market Culture: Eat, Drink, and Be Daring

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I’ll never forget my first visit to a night market in Taiwan. It was a total affront on all senses. Too many people jostling for space; too many unrecognizable odors drifting through the air; too many animal organs skewered and on display for growling bellies.
January 5, 2014
How to Survive New York City
New York City is the city of dreams, lights, and busyness. People who live in the city aren’t known to be particularly nice to tourists – it’s just a fact. Here are some ways tips to surviving NYC - and making your trip enjoyable.
Florida Culture for the Week of January 6, 2014 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of January 6, 2014 by Josh Garrick
Jan 8 to 12 – Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 4, 2014
9 Things to do in Peru
Peru is an amazing place, with so many food choices, culture, and things to do! Here are just 9 of the endless things to do in Peru, with links to great resources so you can explore more.
January 3, 2014
Taipei with Kids: 24 Tips for a Great Trip

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Our Taipei experience has been a whirlwind but despite that, or maybe because of it, we accumulated a small mountain of tips for traveling with kids through this modern Taiwanese city. There’s plenty out there about where to go in Taipei and you can make an educated guess about the destinations your kids will like best. As usual, we’re f
January 2, 2014
Learn to Cook Italian: Live from Italy!
No TARDIS Needed: Time Travel to Ancient Rhodes
You don’t need the Doctor to travel back in time while you’re visiting Rhodes, a Greek island that is famous for its beaches, cuisine, and history.
2013 Daily Photo Project: December
With the opening of our ski hill delayed from the end of November until the beginning of December, I had quite a bit of pent up anxiety. But once the hill opened up, I spent as much time as I could skiing.
December 31, 2013
Cloudscapes
Perhaps the most magical of all nature's features, clouds are a gateway to dreaming. Remember when you were small, finding shapes in clouds, and then seeing them morph into something else within seconds? And then, if you're a parent, teaching that to your kids.