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Sep 12, 2024

The Oldest Bookshop in London

The Oldest Bookshop in London

Selling books for over 200 years

Apr 26

Small, but Definite Happiness

Small, but Definite Happiness

The reasons Korean café culture excels

Apr 26

I Stumbled Upon Verdun’s Lesser Known War Memorial

I Stumbled Upon Verdun’s Lesser Known War Memorial

An unexpected find that made me feel emotional

Apr 26

The Escape Road: A Relic of the Past

The Escape Road: A Relic of the Past

The story of a route lost to time

Sidharth R Prakash

Apr 19

Good Friday is not just a non-working holiday

Good Friday is not just a non-working holiday

A Filipino Catholic’s take on the occasion

Apr 19

Where Was This Made?

Where Was This Made?

More on this fascinating topic as there seems to be a turning away from free trade

Apr 18

Berlin Has Woken Up

Berlin Has Woken Up

As I walk through the spring rebirth of Europe’s arguably most depressing city.

Apr 17

Slow Hiking in the Foothills of Colorado’s Front Range

Slow Hiking in the Foothills of Colorado’s Front Range

After arriving in Colorado on Saturday, I’ve been on two beautiful hikes

Carol Labuzzetta, MS

Apr 17

Springtime in Seattle

Springtime in Seattle

The spectacular scene after six months of rain

Sandra Culver-Evans

Apr 17

Thinking About Where the Things We Buy in Our Home Countries Are Truly Made

Thinking About Where the Things We Buy in Our Home Countries Are Tr...

A walk at the supermarket prompted these thoughts

Apr 13

Summerfrolic: Why travel far just for a concert or music festival?

Summerfrolic: Why travel far just for a concert or music festival?

A Gen Z’s thoughts on the heart-thumping notes of a Philippine summer music festival by the beach

Apr 13

Surveying the Scars

Surveying the Scars

Ruins and Remnants

Apr 10

Spring Comes Early: Experiencing Sakura in Singapore Before Japan

Spring Comes Early: Experiencing Sakura in Singapore Before Japan

A look at how Gardens by the Bay brings cherry blossoms to life ahead of the season

Apr 7

Carmel — A Photo Essay

Carmel — A Photo Essay

The majesty of the ocean, the quirky charm of the town

Apr 7

The Fitzrovia Chapel

The Fitzrovia Chapel

A hidden gem in the heart of London

Apr 5

Shadowing a Harbor Pilot

Shadowing a Harbor Pilot

A once in a lifetime experience on an oil tanker

Sandra Culver-Evans

Mar 29

A day out at the Colombo Museum

A day out at the Colombo Museum

No Ben Stiller adventure — just a journey through Sri Lanka’s rich history!

Veronica Holsinger - veronicaholsing@gmail.com

Mar 29

St Patrick’s Day 2025

St Patrick’s Day 2025

The fun and the frivolity of this Irish celebration in London

Mar 28

Celebrating the Festival of Colors for the First Time

Celebrating the Festival of Colors for the First Time

Nothing could have prepared me for the chaos I experienced

Sidharth R Prakash

Mar 26

Living In The Mid-Atlantic States Of Delaware And Maryland

Living In The Mid-Atlantic States Of Delaware And Maryland

Living in several U.S. States has informed my life and worldview

Carol Labuzzetta, MS

Mar 24

A Peaceful Haven

A Peaceful Haven

Royal Greenwich Observatory Garden in south-east London

Mar 22

Inspiring Age-Old Tropical Fruit Garden At Annaberg Plantation

Inspiring Age-Old Tropical Fruit Garden At Annaberg Plantation

After three annual trips to St. John, I finally visited Annaberg Plantation

Carol Labuzzetta, MS

Mar 17

A Mini Weekend Break in the Country

A Mini Weekend Break in the Country

Wanna come with me?

Adrienne Beaumont

Mar 17

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Celebrating some Irish culture in the U.S.

Mar 17

Four Sisters Owl Diner

Four Sisters Owl Diner

A historic diner in an old mill town

Mar 12

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