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January 6, 2014

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bark Recipe

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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).


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Published on January 06, 2014 17:24

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.


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Published on January 06, 2014 08:33

January 5, 2014

How to Survive New York City

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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.


 


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Published on January 05, 2014 19:04

Florida Culture for the Week of January 6, 2014 by Josh Garrick

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Florida Culture for the Week of January 6, 2014 by Josh Garrick


Jan 8 to 12 – Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend


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Published on January 05, 2014 18:28

January 4, 2014

9 Things to do in Peru

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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.


 


9 cool things to do in Peru


 


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Published on January 04, 2014 18:13

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


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Published on January 03, 2014 13:01

January 2, 2014

Learn to Cook Italian: Live from Italy!

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We are back at it again!


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Published on January 02, 2014 13:29

No TARDIS Needed: Time Travel to Ancient Rhodes

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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.


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Published on January 02, 2014 10:26

2013 Daily Photo Project: December

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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.


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Published on January 02, 2014 07:33

December 31, 2013

Cloudscapes

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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.


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Published on December 31, 2013 06:08