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Foodie Finds: Best Sushi in Grand Rapids

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Sep 01, 2013 / 0 comments

It's lunchtime and you're hungry. Let's say you're ready for some Japanese food, but don't feel like heading to a Japanese steakhouse, or getting a sushi pack from the grocery store. Where to go?

Crime Novel by Insider Exposes the Underbelly of the Medical Profession

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Sep 01, 2013 / 0 comments

Long time WE Travel Adventures Editor, Julie Royce, has published PILZ, a novel of crime fiction. Starting today and through Labor Day Weekend (8/31-9/2) the Kindle version of PILZ is FREE. To download your free copy, click on the following URL:&n

Foodie Finds: Best Gyros in Michigan

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Sep 01, 2013 / 1 comments

One of the joys of living near a city is the availability of delicious foods from around the world. When we head into Grand Rapids, Michigan, there are so many great restaurants to choose from. Yet one we keep returning to is The Pita House: Sami's Gyros. They have the Best Gyros in Michigan, hands down.

 

Off the Beaten Path in Cyprus

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Aug 23, 2013 / 0 comments

Aaahhh, Cyprus. Your warm weather, fantastic beaches, and luscious waters draw us in. Your long history, incredible food, and amazing colors keep us happy. Alas, your crowds tend to make us rethink heading there.

Cool Museums in Florida

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Aug 22, 2013 / 0 comments

Guess what? There are plenty of things to do in Florida that don’t involve theme parks and water sports!

American Photographer Makes Art History in Prestigious Greek Museum

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Aug 21, 2013 / 0 comments

One of our very own - longtime friend and Florida Arts Editor Josh Garrick – makes art history in Greece.

The Way of Tea, with Context Travel

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Aug 14, 2013 / 0 comments

Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in Kyoto with The Way of Tea, a new history and cultural experience that offers travellers insight into the pivotal role traditional Japanese tea ceremonies continue to play in contemporary society.
 

Eat Smart in Germany

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Aug 07, 2013 / 0 comments

Coming from a heritage that is partly German, I was definitely intrigued when I discovered a new book from one of my favorite book series: Eat Smart in Germany. You might remember our previous Eat Smart interviews, Eat Smart in Sicily and Eat Smart in France - have you been cooking from them, like I have?

Joanna Lumley’s Nile

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Jul 24, 2013 / 0 comments

Ah, the Nile – hear the word, and think of ancient times, the rhythm of life, a millennia of use and living. Our daughter is a scholar of Ancient Egypt – so when we received a review copy of Joanna Lumley’s Nile dvd set from the publisher, she was very happy. We could hardly wait to watch it!

How to be an International Education Rock Star

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Jul 23, 2013 / 0 comments

 Recently, I saw a video from Inside Study Abroad that I just loved. It features interviews with leaders in international education, and what they look for in international educators.

 

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