A Journey Through Bok Tower And Polk County’s Hidden Landscapes
by Dave Nershi
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Explore Polk County's gardens, wildlife, architecture, and local flavor. From Bok Tower to Lakeland and Winter Haven, discover Florida’s quieter, authentic beauty.
Fascinating Things to Do in the Louisiana River Parishes
by Cindy Ladage
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Gliding across the water, the heron took flight, floating above the Cypress trees. An alligator lazed on a tree stump eyeing us as we passed by in an airboat. This happened during my stay in the Louisiana River Parishes. I took a swamp tour, devoured seafood, and learned about a rare form of tobacco. I
Ypsilanti, MI: The Midwest’s Greenwich Village
by Petula Brown
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Tucked between southeastern Michigan’s technical and intellectual hubs, Detroit and Ann Arbor, the town of Ypsilanti — “Ypsi,” to locals and friends — is far from New York City, my stomping grounds in the 80s and early 90s. But it’s a progressive, gritty, resurgent community with a funky attitude that improbably reminds me of Greenwich
Vya in Portland, Oregon: Sangria by the Glass, Paella by the Pan
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Reduce the ocean to a demi-glace and you might have crayon-black squid ink...
Chasing the Rougarou: Food, Folklore, and Bayou Life in Houma, Louisiana
Houma has a festival devoted to a swamp monster, a downtown used as a movie set, an alligator farm, and plenty of Cajun food and folklore.
The Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival Guide
by Gavin Booth
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All the juicy details you need to enjoy the yearly celebration of this lovely, obscure fruit in Buena Park, California
Montréal Turns Up the Heat and Lights Up Winter
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Montreal turns up the heat and embraces winter with flair with the annual Montréal en Lumière (Montréal in Light) festival.
Domaine Serene Winery Chef’s Dinner: Summiting in Lake Oswego
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A six-course Chef’s Pairing Dinner accompanied by wines at Domaine Serene in Lake Oswego, Oregon, was a meal to remember...
How John Burke Became Captain Caviar: From Bayou Bowfin to Fine Dining
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Learn how John Burke became Captain Caviar, and how he transformed the eggs of the bowfin into a high-end product praised by top chefs.
Carcassonne: A Magnificent Stay Inside the Medieval Walls
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Walk ancient ramparts, see the basilica, visit the museums, and dine on spectacular French cuisine within the medieval walls of Carcassone.