One of the best things about the internet is that you can find the answers to ANY question. Yes, it might take a bit of digging, but research away!

One of the harbingers of summer is the abundance that shows itself at local farmer's markets. Wherever you are in the world, you'll know you are at home when you find a market. From fresh homegrown vegetables to homemade food and supplies, you've hit the local jackpot. The world seems to overflow with colorful bounty, ready for your table or yard. And, think of the countless meals you've created from farmer's markets...Yes, it's an age-old ode to market day, sung for thousands of years.

The 7 Best Links for Tripbase- have you heard of this project? It's spreadinglike wildfire around the travel blogging world. I was nominated by Lash of Lash World Tour and Barbara from the Dropout Diaries (thank you both!).

I'll admit it - we've succumbed to the lure of Ireland. Once we got there, it was TRUE. Green. Friendly people. Incredible scenery. History. Music. Culture. And more.

It's hard to save and to budget for travel - and then you arrive at your well-researched, chosen destination - to find that expenses are way more than you anticipated? What can you do?

Here are my Top Ten Tips for Budget Travel.

Here's a new way to find your lowest airfares - on Facebook! Last year, Facebook replaced google as the world's most used website. So, what can travelers expect to find on Facebook? Cheap airfare searches, FAST.

One of the latest tools to enhance your travel experience is Skyscanner. It is so slick!

Here's how:

Like Skyscanner on Facebook.

Southern Foodways Alliance - New Resources for Cajun Country Food

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