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Travel and Culture Features
 | Traveler’s Medical Emergency Kit
Candyce H. Stapen, BellaOnline's Adventure Living Editor
Going on an adventure? Then don’t leave home without a well-stocked emergency medical kit. If you have food allergies and don’t speak the local language, take along food translation cards that indicate what you cannot eat.
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 | A Memorable Memorial Day
Ruthe McDonald, BellaOnline's African American Culture Editor
I love getting together with family and friends! Here are few recipes to help kick your weekend into high gear, as we celebrate our men and women in service this Memorial Day!
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 | Cameroon Country Facts
Jeanne Egbosiuba Ukwendu, BellaOnline's African Culture Editor
Basic facts about Cameroon, one of Africa´s western countries.
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 | Breakup In Alaska
Dawn Engler, BellaOnline's Alaska Editor
What is the big deal about spring breakup in Alaska? The days get longer, the snow melts, the ice moves on out to sea. No big deal, right? Wrong.
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 | Applachian Dancing Dolls
Phyllis Doyle Burns, BellaOnline's Appalachia Editor
One of the oldest and most fun of all traditional folk art is the dancing doll. These dolls are called jig dolls, limberjacks, busker's puppet, clogger, jigger, paddle doll or just dancing doll.
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 | Penguin Parade at Phillip Island
Judie Bellingham, BellaOnline's Australia Editor
Phillip Island is a treasure trove of experiences, none more delightful than the nightly penguin parade.
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 | 10 must see places in the Caribbean
Nick Marshall, BellaOnline's Caribbean Culture Editor
Don't plan a honeymoon or compile a bucket list without first consulting our list of the region's top delights and hidden gems
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 | 10 Tips For Cruising With Grandchildren
Nancy Schretter, BellaOnline's Cruises Editor
Thinking of taking the grandchildren on a cruise vacation ... without their parents? You're not alone. Vacationing with grandchildren is one of today's hottest travel trends. These 10 tips will help to make your cruise vacation "awesome."
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 | Fast Facts About Shropshire
Asha Sahni, BellaOnline's English Culture Editor
Shropshire, for many an undiscovered gem, is a county with a rich history, good walking, great scenery and numerous castles.
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 | Oslo, a Viking Heart
Ann Carroll Burgess, BellaOnline's European Travel Editor
Close your eyes and think:“Olso.” Quick! What comes to your mind? Henrik Ibsen? Thor Heyerdahl? Vikings? Nobel Peace Prize? Oslo is all of these things and so much more.
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 | Free Things to Do in Atlanta
Claudine Williams, BellaOnline's Family Travel Editor
If you visiting Atlanta and you're looking for free things to do, here some family-friendly options.
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 | Billie Swamp Safari – More than an Airboat Ride
Gillian Birch, BellaOnline's Florida Editor
A day out to Billie Swamp Safari, located between Miami and Fort Myers, is a great opportunity to enjoy an airboat ride, see Florida wildlife up-close, take a big-wheel Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour, see alligator feeding and watch Snake and Critter Shows.
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 | The Nice Carnival, Like Mardi Gras but Better
Melissa Demiguel, BellaOnline's French Culture Editor
The Nice carnival feels like a cleaned-up version of New Orleans Mardi gras where costumed children throw confetti and the parade route traces the Mediterranean sea.
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 | German Drinks, Elderflower Cordial
Francine McKenna, BellaOnline's German Culture Editor
It is used for everything from a topping for ice cream to a 'cure' for arthritis in Germany. Elderflower Cordial, also known as Elderflower Syrup, is fragrant, refreshing, easy to make and comes from the elder shrub found in the wild almost everywhere.
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 | Types of Idli
Preena Deepak, BellaOnline's Indian Culture Editor
Idli is a soft, white, round cake that forms a compulsory part of South Indian Breakfast. This Indian Cake has survived over several years and has gone through several modifications as well. Read on and find out about different types of idlis!
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 | List of the Islands of Polynesia
Laura Hartney, BellaOnline's Island Travel Editor
This article lists highlights of the islands that form the island group called Polynesia including New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands, French Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga, Wallis and Futuna, Nieu, the Cook Islands, American Samoa, Easter Island, Rotuma, Tuvalu, Midway and Tokelau
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 | New Travel Accessories I’ve Learned to Love
Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, BellaOnline's Luxury Travel Editor
New products can solve travel problems, from using a cell phone safely while driving to cold feet on airplanes and unmentionable odors anywhere.
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 | Common Yet Special Gorgeous Noisy Yucatan Jays
Les Shulman, BellaOnline's Mexico Editor
While visiting the Riviera Maya I saw many remarkable species of birds such as a turquoise-browed motmot, a black-headed trogon, white-fronted parrots, and flocks of olive-throated parakeets. However, none left me with such a lasting impression as the common yet special endemic Yucatan jays.
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 | The Providence Children's Museum
Lynn Newcomb Gaziano, BellaOnline's New England Travel Editor
The Providence Children's Museum is Rhode Island’s best indoor playground and a great place for children from age 1-11 to learn about a wide array of subjects while climbing, building, burrowing and sliding through different brightly colored environments.
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 | What is a Leatherstocking?
Karen Joyce Williams, BellaOnline's New York Editor
Weird, funny, out-of-use words and phrases helped create the names and regions of New York State. The Leatherstocking Region is just one of them! This article explains what a leatherstocking is, where the region is located in New York and what makes the area so special for visitors.
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 | Old Good Marriage, sung Polish poetry
Barbara Swiech, BellaOnline's Polish Culture Editor
There is a big group of Poles who love so called ‘sung poetry’. These are songs, very often poems to which music has been composed, that have deeper meaning than nowadays music. One of the bands that is very popular – since 25 years – is called Stare Dobre Malzenstwo.
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 | Kruger National Park, South Africa
Marianne de Nazareth, BellaOnline's Romantic Getaways Editor
A romantic getaway where you can gaze at the stars together or enjoy an exciting outdoor shower in the arms of mother nature
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 | Madame Blavatsky
Anna Kuksa, BellaOnline's Russian Culture Editor
There is no religion higher than truth. So stated Madame Elena Blavatsky over a century ago.
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 | Ainsworth State Park Campground Review
Erin Lehn Floresca, BellaOnline's RV Editor
Most people who have visited Oregon have probably been to or heard of Multnomah Falls and the surrounding area. While you can’t camp at the Falls, Ainsworth State Park, located just a few miles to the east, is an ideal base camp for those wanting to spend a few days hiking the lovely trails.
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 | Scottish Fish
Asha Sahni, BellaOnline's Scottish Culture Editor
Mainland Scotland is surrounded on three sides by sea. Scotland’s islands have historically been populated by inhabitants who were largely self sufficient. Thus fishing has always been a major Scottish pastime – whilst a popular leisure pursuit now, it has often been crucial for survival.
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 | Death Valley National Park
Hazel M. Freeman, BellaOnline's Senior Travel Editor
With spectacular vistas, jagged mountain peaks, sand dunes, gorgeous wildflowers, and fascinating history; Death Valley National Park is a must-see place on your list of vacation destinations.
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 | African Lion Postage
Show your pride with some African lion postage or other items - iPad/iPhone cases, t-shirts, notecards and more. |
 | India Charming Chaos - Part 2
The second volume of ´India Charming Chaos´ is an equally enjoyable read as the first part. The brilliant pictures by Claudine Van Massenhove show India in its chaos and charm while her husband Johnny Fincioen details the highs and lows of their trip. Full satisfaction guaranteed to the reader! |
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