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Hike Edinburgh's Holyrood Park to Arthur's Seat!

September 14, 2019
Holyrood Park Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Hiking to the rock formation called Arthur's Seat is one of the best free activities in Edinburgh. Standing at the highest point in Edinburgh (822 ft), you feel like you are at the top of the world with views of the Royal Mile, gleaming Firth of Forth, rolling...

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Traveling Back in Time to Colonial America: An Escape from Hurricane Dorian

September 08, 2019
Colonial Williamsburg Virginia USA. Twelve years ago, our 11 and 6 year old children declared that the historic Williamsburg area was their favorite place to visit, choosing it over Disney, Rome and California. Last week, we had the opportunity to rediscover Colonial Williamsburg as adults. The perspectives of the gentry, tradesmen, free and...

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Chow chows! Precious 鬆獅犬 (lion-dogs) from China

September 03, 2019
The chow chow is an ancient breed of dog, so beloved according to legend that it was allowed to lick up the little bits of blue sky that fell when the stars were placed.  Dignified in appearance, but not always in behavior, chow chows are extremely versatile dogs, having been used as imperial...

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Suzhou Double Gold Chow Mein 两面黄 炒麵: Preserving a family heritage

August 20, 2019
I grew up enjoying a unique version of chow mein 炒麵 noodles, consisting of tender, sauce-absorbing noodles sandwiched between two crisp golden layers. Recently, I learned that this dish, 两面黄 (liǎngmiàn huáng), is one of the regional Chinese specialties that was lost from Suzhou following the Chinese Civil War, but preserved by the Jiangsu/Shanghai diaspora....

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An Afternoon Tea in Covent Garden

August 13, 2019
The Whittard of Chelsea Covent Garden Tea Bar  London, England, UK.  Afternoon Tea in London with all its accoutrements is truly a special treat! Whittard of Chelsea serves a delicious spread of finger foods accompanied by a truly excellent tea selection at their Covent Garden Tea Bar. Best of all, with all-day tea service...

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A Decade of Rib & Wing Fests at Seven Springs

August 04, 2019
#7SRibFest Champion, PA  Every year, we wait with anticipation for the 3-day Rib & Wing festival at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, a four season playground in the Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania. Come with a group for the opportunity to relax, enjoy the live music and try ALL the vendors as you feast...

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