One haven of an Italian beach in the Salerno province Sandy, rocky, stormy, sunny – I will take a beach any way it comes. But give me a secluded beach ... Read more
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Main Range National Park in Australia
Natural Beauties in Queensland, Australia’s own Sunshine State Americans may think of Florida when they hear of The Sunshine State, but here in Australia our Sunshine State is my new ... Read more
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Heritage and History in Queensland, Australia
While Australia is justly known for its glorious beaches and wild bush country, there are also spots off the beaten track rich in history and quirky characters. One such place is the Glengallan Homestead and Heritage Center, a 19th century country house near Warwick, Queensland.
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The Hiding Place: Haarlem, The Netherlands
In 1940 the Nazi’s invaded Holland and before long were rounding up Jews and political dissidents, sending them off to prisons, concentration camps and forced labor. In a tall, narrow home just steps away from the Grote Markt, an elderly clock maker and his two unmarried, middle-aged daughters put plans…
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Dutch Village Day Trip From Amsterdam (Broek In Waterland)
A boat, a tiny Dutch village near Amsterdam and a picnic There are few outings in the Netherlands more delightful than puttering along canals on a sunshiny day with dear ... Read more
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Celebrating Christmas In Australia: Merry Christmas From Down Under
A new expat anticipates and prepares for her first Christmas in Australia Sunshine, beaches, and sundresses are not the usual images I associate with the Christmas season, but now that ... Read more
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Australian Food Odyssey: Sangers, Dampers & What?
Brekky I recognized as “breakfast” - all that BBC America watching finally paid off – but as for the others I had no clue.
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Panna Cotta Recipe: Traditional Italian Dessert Recipes
From the first bite I was undone. I closed my eyes in sheer bliss as the silken panna cotta melted on my tongue, mingling with caramel sauce so intense it was almost bitter. I was in heaven and lingered over every glorious spoonful.
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Brisbane & The Gold Coast Of Australia
Standing atop the sand dunes of Main Beach I shook my head in wonder at the broad expanse of dazzling white sand stretching as far as my eyes could see. Turquoise waves crested and crashed onto the beach and gulls teetered along the sand looking for tasty morsels to be…