
How I Learned to Eat Fermented Shark with Iceland ProCruises
by Rose Palmer
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The small cube of white fish on the end of the toothpick looked harmless enough. I gently plopped the sample of fermented shark into my mouth and hesitantly chewed it once. Twice. And a third time. The first chew was just a little rubbery with not too much taste. But by the third chomp, a

Glamping at Great Camp Sagamore – Roughing it Like a Vanderbilt
by Rose Palmer
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Not long ago I had the chance to experience Great Camp Sagamore. I discovered that roughing it like a Vanderbilt was not all that rough. Downton Abbey made famous the luxurious lifestyle of England’s aristocrats in pre-WWI Britain. In the U.S., the real-life wealthy elite lived in equal luxury during the Gilded Age at the

6 Unique Experiences in Jordan
by Rose Palmer
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For a small country, Jordan offers a diverse array of sights that are both historic and scenically beautiful. Yes, Petra is the jewel in the Hashemite Kingdom’s crown of impressive wonders, but an itinerary to Jordan should also include at least a few connections to its wonderfully welcoming people. Use this list of unique experiences

Why NOW is the BEST Time to Take a Cruise
by Rose Palmer
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I recently learned that NOW is the best time to take a cruise. I live in the mid Atlantic region of the U.S. and by the end of February I am quite tired of cold weather and dreary skies. Without fail, by this time I am looking for travel options to warm and sunny destinations.