Indonesia’s 3,000-mile string of islands arcs across the globe like a sword slung from the earth’s equator. Near the bottom of the curve, at the confluence of the Indian Ocean ... Read more
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Visit Bath, UK: Modern Bath & Proper Tea
A visit to Bath, UK, in Somerset County, in its splendor throughout the ages On a Saturday evening in October, I was lounging in a rooftop pool watching the sunset ... Read more
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South African Cuisine | Cape Malay Bobotie Recipe
A tale of South African cuisine and friendship Tessa was a special lady. She had class, talent, and a huge heart. We met in blogland, where we discovered we ... Read more
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A Bottle for the Holidays: 4 Tips to Conquer the “Wall of Wine” At Home or Away
Finally, everything you need to know about how to buy wine. Quick! Name one industry that has as many brands with similar-looking packages and similar tasting items as the wine ... Read more
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The Scent of Cloves
A visit to the wholly unfamiliar local of Zanzibar, Tanzania, is anchored in what is known as the most memorable of the senses The rain had stopped. We waited by ... Read more
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Editor’s Choice: The Holiday Edition and Giving the Gift of Travel
Last year for Christmas I gave the gift of travel to my two daughters. It started with the plane tickets. This meant I had to make the first two most ... Read more
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Editor’s Choice: The Holiday Edition and Giving the Gift of Travel
Last year for Christmas I gave the gift of travel to my two daughters. It started with the plane tickets. This meant I had to make the first two most ... Read more
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Tuscan Rice Fritter Recipe (Fritelle di Riso) Delicious Italian Sweet Treats
Fried rice transformed into a Tuscan sweet treat When I saw an ad for Italian cooking classes in Dublin, Ireland, I was skeptical. After all, I have a Sicilian-born father ... Read more
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Avoid a Travel Hangover with These 5 Tips
After a much anticipated wait it’s finally here…vacation time! You have your trip planned, bags packed, and have stayed on a strict diet and exercise routine to fit into that ... Read more