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Estonian Jewellery Maker Performs Magic For The First Lady & Everyone Else…

By Renee Blodgett on May 19, 2013 in Estonia, Europe, Featured, Photos

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As my colleagues scattered for a casual walkabout on their own time, my host said she was heading to a friend's shop to pick up a pair of customized earrings she had made. Enter the...

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Chinese Temples & Fabulous Food Specialties in Thailand

By MJ Klein on May 18, 2013 in Asia, Photos, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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This was my last full day in Thailand on this trip.  I did not want to ride the motorcycle down there, rent a car or take the bus.  So I decided to ride the train...

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Flowers & Tulips Gone Mad in the Netherlands

By Sherry Ott on May 18, 2013 in amsterdam, Europe, Featured, Netherlands, Photos

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  I used to treat myself to a bouquet of flowers weekly to spruce up my apartment and my attitude.  Seriously – how can you be stressed or angry with a colorful bouquet of flowers in your home?...

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Sri Lanka’s Sacred Esala Perahera Festival

By Brook Bentley on May 18, 2013 in Asia, Events, Festivals, Photos, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka

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According to Buddhist culture, the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada) of the Buddha is the most valued object of worship.  Currently the sacred tooth relic is in the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) in...

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Step Back to the Early 19th Century in Muhu Island’s Koguva Village

By Renee Blodgett on May 17, 2013 in Estonia, Europe, Featured, Photos

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A magical part of Muhu Island off the coast of Estonia is its rural charm and the people.  Koguva Village, the best preserved 19th century village in Estonia, is located on the Kuivastu, a place...

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Starting At The Farmer’s Market, Ending Up With a Zesty Quinoa Salad

By Jessica Tiare Bowen on May 16, 2013 in North America, Photos, USA

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  As a girl who enjoys eating out entirely too much, I made a commitment during New York City's warmer weather months to frequent the farmers’ markets to see what this whole eat fresh, eat local...

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Bull Penis Soup Anyone? Expand Your Palette in Latin & South America

By Jessica Festa on May 16, 2013 in Argentina, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Featured, Nicaragua, Photos, South America

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1. Bull Penis Soup, Bolivia Called Caldo de Cardan, this soup contains bull penis and testicles, which, by the way, looks exactly like a bull penis and testicles. I got to taste this at the home...

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Festival Telik Jailolo Spices Things Up In Indonesia With Island Treasures

By Brook Bentley on May 15, 2013 in Asia, Events, Festivals, Indonesia, Photos, Southeast Asia

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East Indonesian culture is being celebrated this May 16th-18th via Festival Telik Jailolo.  This annual cultural festival is on its 5th year and takes place in Jailolo, West Halmahera, and its purpose is to allow...

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