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World Traveling Photos of Ancient Greece Come Home to USA

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Mar 13, 2014 / 0 comments

The exhibit – Seeking the Ancient Kallos (Beauty) – by American fine art photographer J.

The Best of Ireland: an A to Z Guide

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Mar 09, 2014 / 0 comments

Ireland reaches out and grabs you. It lures you in with extraordinary green landscapes, good food and drink, and hospitable people, and keeps you there with history, music, and new friends. If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, or just thinking about things to do for St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve got you covered.

Travel Writers' Guide: 50+ Best Science Museums Around the World

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Mar 07, 2014 / 0 comments

One of the questions I hear most often (besides how to teach your kids to love art) is how to combine science and travel. I have two words: Science Museums! We love them, we visit them whenever we can, and we have such fun.

Spring Events to Celebrate our National Wildlife Refuge System's 111th Birthday

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Feb 28, 2014 / 0 comments

Our National Wildlife Refuges, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, are located all across the United States, and are a national treasure. In fact, such a beloved treasure that they are going to be 111 years old this year!

Exploring India Through Pictorial e-Books

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Feb 28, 2014 / 0 comments

India - the images from here are iconic. And, it seems that we can't get enough of them! Luckily for us, writer and photographer Ajay Jain has a new set of ebooks - that are FREE at the moment -  that celebrate India.

Director’s Cut: A Journey through Italian Cinema

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Feb 26, 2014 / 0 comments

Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its Rome program with a new walk on the city’s film history, Director’s Cut: A Journey through Italian Cinema.
 

Good Things in Grand Rapids: Schuil Coffee

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Feb 20, 2014 / 0 comments

Love coffee? Want to find a fresh coffee roaster in Grand Rapids, Michigan? For, to be honest, there's nothing in the world like freshly roasted coffee. It's not only addictive, it's refreshing and just lovely.

 

Travel Safe in Thailand - Leave Your Travel Details to WanderTours

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Feb 12, 2014 / 0 comments

Thailand is an amazing and inspiring country to visit, but recent travel alerts by the U.S. Department of State may have some travelers worried about the safety of the region. Protests and unrest present a potential travel risk. Especially if you’re not an experienced traveler or haven’t been to Thailand before, the risk may seem daunting. What to do?

London's Role in the Slave Trade

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Feb 08, 2014 / 0 comments

Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in London with a walking seminar on the slave trade. From Empire to Emancipation, London's Role in the Slave Trade, offers travelers an insight into the country's imperial past, its commercial development, and how this was closely connected to the slave trade.

 

The Twelve Months of Michigan

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Feb 08, 2014 / 0 comments

I'm a Michigander through and through. Born here, I travel and move away and then always seem to come back home. It must be something in the water! And, I'm always looking for great Michigan books and products to share.

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