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Exploring the Altbier Culture in Düsseldorf, Germany

by Marni Patterson

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Düsseldorf is the home of Altbier, or “old beer.” Learn about breweries where you can explore altbier culture and history.

Six Great Things to Do in the Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania

by Kathryn Anderson

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Follow along with five travel writers who divulge their must-see attractions in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands.
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In Greece, a Byzantine Monastery with a Mission for Today

by Marni Patterson

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The Holy Monastery of the Annunciation embraces its history even as it serves the needs of people today
lobster dinner

In New Brunswick, Lobster and Caviar Get Pretty Wild

by Marni Patterson

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In the "Lobster Capital of the World," I hauled in a trap full of live lobsters, watched as a champagne bottle was slashed open with a saber, and sampled caviar. Yes, there is Canadian caviar.
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Black Seeds Urban Farms: From Family Garden to Local Food Movement

by Marni Patterson

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Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, wouldn’t be the first place most people would think of if they were looking for a place to pick fresh fruit and vegetables. But those people don’t know about Black Seeds Urban Farms. Black Seeds Urban Farms started as a local food movement in the Greenlaw area of Uptown Memphis. Its mission
Wine and Roses

Celebrate the Wine and Roses Festival in Bryan, TX

by Marni Patterson

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When Paul Vincent and Merrill Bonarrigo founded Messina Hof Winery in 1977, their goal was to produce premium Texas wines. They couldn’t have imagined that Messina Hof would become one of the largest producers of 100% Texas wines. They also never dreamed that it would become the most award-winning winery in the Lone Star State
Brazoz County Farmers Market in Bryan, TX

Taste the Spirit of Texas at the Brazos County Farmers Market

by Marni Patterson

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One of the best ways to explore an area is to get acquainted with people who live and work there. And what better place could there be to meet them than the local farmers market? During a trip to Bryan, Texas, I visited the Farmers Market in Brazos County and met many vendors who epitomize the
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