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Where in the World: No.3
Stretching nearly 80 miles long and cutting a great isle in two, we are still searching for the reason I was built some 2000 years ago, and need more clues. Did I keep barbarians out, or did I just show my vast Empire’s great clout? The answer is up to you. Where in the world is this? Note: Once someone has guessed the correct answer (here in a comment, or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), I’ll post the answer in the comments below and add the correct location on the map. Good Luck!
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Travel Stories: Schooled on Schoolhouse Rock
Two summers ago, my family road tripped through Southern Utah. After much debate on what type of family trip to take, we finally decided we were ready for more adventure. The kids were old enough, and my husband and I missed the athletic and outdoorsy trips we used to take before having kids. Southern Utah was a great way to introduce them to this. Hiking, rock climbing, horse back riding, river rafting and more, we were going to do it! The kids dove right in, literally. Our hikes were not all whines, but instead filled with enthusiasm and energy. Our river rafting day was much of the same. When we…
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Where in the World: No.2
Head towards the bottom of the world and you’ll see this magnificent site. Mountainous spires scrape the sky and lakes sparkle with a glacial light. Where in the world are you? Note: Once someone has guessed the correct answer (here in a comment, or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), I’ll post the answer in the comments below and add the correct location on the map. Good Luck!
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Time+Place: Van Gogh’s Provence
While I was in art school, I had the chance to travel through Provence. As art history facts and art techniques swirled through my head, I peered out at the surrounding landscape and paused for a bit… This was Van Gogh territory, and it was easy to see. The colors, the landscapes, the sites, it looked exactly like his signature work towards the end of his life. I had such a fun time finding the exact spot, or close by, where Van Gogh possibly stood while he painted his famous paintings. Once home, I assembled them in an album side by side. It’s great to see the comparison, see how…
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Where in the World: No.1
I’m starting up a new series of posts called Where in the World, and you guessed it– you need to tell me where the photo was taken. I’ll start easy for the first one… but trust me, I have some difficult ones up my sleeve! So, leave a comment with your answer, and let us know how well you know the world! Note: Once someone has guessed the correct answer (here in a comment, or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), I’ll post the answer in the comments below and add the correct location on the map. Good Luck!
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Culture: The Art of the French Cheese Plate
There’s nothing more artistic than a French cheese plate served after a delicious meal. You’re guaranteed a gastronomical treat of flavors and textures you’ll never forget. Although I’ve had a variety of cheeses all my life, I never experienced a true French cheese plate until a lovely evening dining at Le Bistrot du Paradou, in the South of France. It was hard to top our Provençal meal, but the cheese selection we enjoyed definitely delivered. Since this experience, my husband has become a true cheese fanatic– the stinkier, the better for him, but he’ll never refuse a creamy goat cheese either. After picking his brain, and finding this wonderful website,…
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Palette+Place: The Colors of La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Many times you hear people describe a location or place as being quite “colorful.” The first thought I have when this is said is that this place is full of a interests, excitement and potentially eccentric… Rarely do I interpret this to mean, literally, there is lots of color. Well, La Boca in Buenos Aires changed that for me. La Boca is truly a colorful neighborhood filled with bold bright hues everywhere you look. Located along the Riachuelo river, at the “mouth” (hence the name), this spot can’t be missed. The brightly painted doors, windows, trim, shutters, sidings and more playfully play with the everyday life of hanging laundry, light…
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Pattern+Place: Computer History Museum, Silicon Valley
It’s hard to believe some of the beginnings of computer technology as we know it today happened in my own “backyard.” I grew up just blocks away from the famous garage of Hewlett and Packard… and of course, Steve Jobs was not far away in Mountain View dreaming up a simple to use computer with his pal Steve Wozniak. Recently my family and I headed to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California for an afternoon outing. This museum is a must see for any computer geek, of course… but for me, I couldn’t get over the great patterns of all the vintage hardware and circuit boards. Rows and…
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Textures+Place: Weeping Walls in Zion National Park
Nature is full of surprises. Although I’ve seen a relatively good sampling of National Parks in the United States, once again, I was humbled by another phenomenon I had yet to experience… a weeping wall. The Riverside Walk in Zion National Park, Utah is a path that winds along the North Fork Virgin River. As you begin the trail, to the left is the river, with a the steep canyon wall just beyond, to the right, another steep wall. As you continue down the trail, the canyon continues to narrow– ending in another trail, appropriately named, The Narrows. Along the way, I kept looking at the canyon wall to my…
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On Location: Grand Velas Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
What an incredibly relaxing week at the Grand Velas Resort in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, just outside of Puerto Vallarta. It was the perfect family holiday, but also traveling with couples, I know they enjoyed their stay just as well! The Riviera Nayarit is just North of Puerto Vallarta, where many resorts are building along the beautiful Banderas Bay. Only 1/2 hour drive from the airport, the location can’t be beat. Our spacious suite was perfect for our family of 4 and had a great a central view out to the bay… although with the incredible weather we enjoyed, we weren’t in the room much. The best part of the resort…