Preparing for Croatia
My new acquaintance with John Prim has helped me learn a few good Croatian words to take with me on my voyage next month among the Adriatic islands between Dubrovnik and Split....
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L’Abatros scores Bon Appetit mention
It’s always good to see this area recognized nationally for its food scene. That’s again the case on Tuesday (Aug 24) when Bon Appetit magazine’s September issue comes out. In its feature...
Sunday for rugged Lozere, whitewater thrills
This is a very strange business. I’m now deep into my planning for a September voyage off the coast of Croatia and thinking hard about the story I soon need to write...
Come with me to Croatia
“Do you need someone to carry your bags?” is the most common version of the question I hear when friends and other readers learn I’m headed out on a trip to gather...
Handy dandy African artifacts
After visiting the Cleveland Museum of Art’s newly reopened galleries I came away infatuated with an African belt. I was there to gather information and ideas for a story running in Sunday’s...
Ice cream s’mores- YUM
If you’re not car sick from viewing the video on my previous blog, those who enjoyed the ice cream recipes in yesterday’s Food section (which see) are going to love this one....
caves are cool even in France
Caves are usually cool places to be, a compelling thought in this heat. Depending on their access to the surface, a cave is between 55 and 65 degrees year round…quite pleasant these...
Hello from Langdueoc
Eighty percent of the people seen on the streets of Montpellier this time of year are students who come from throughout France and the rest of Europe to study music, medicine, and...
Tennessee Travelogue #5: The Best of the Noog
I lied to you. I said yesterday would be the last blog post on my recent trip to Chattanooga, Tenn.; but I thought it would be worthwhile to throw out some favorites...
Tennessee Travelogue #4: Epilogue
This is the final post from guest blogger Jason Lea on his trip to Chattanooga, Tennesse. For more, read The News-Herad’s travel section. My flight out of Chattanooga is delayed, and I’ll...
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