Oh my, oh my. THIS is a book after my own heart. I'm talking, of course, about An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery, written by Chris-Rachael Oseland.
An essential part of the discovery and adventure (and sometimes the delight) of travel comes from sampling the unusual foods the locals eat, foods they’ve been eating for hundreds of years without noticeable harm. Dining on the indigenous fare helped me better understand the local culture and economy.
Exploring something new. That’s what vacation is all about for our family. And one of the best ways to keep that theme alive revolves around the meal table. We try to avoid chain restaurants in general but as a rule when we’re on the road. But unless you have your own kitchen, meal costs can add up fast.
Florida Culture for the Week of March 23, 2015 by Josh Garrick
March 24 at 8 pm – Sarah McLachlan at the Dr. Phillips Center
Ciao! Michelle Wass is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh and about to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences (with concentrations in biology, chemistry and psychology); an Italian minor, and a Global Health Certificate. She made the best decision of her life to study abroad in Rome, Italy, in the spring 2013 semester.
From Buksnesford, Andøy. Just 20 min drive from my home.


The ins and outs of grocery shopping in Central London while studying abroad.
Solar eclipse, March 15. at 11.02. Some snow came in over us, but got a glimpse of the solar eclipse. Taken from my porch, at Hognfjorden, Vesterålen, Norway.

Kaytlin Nowell is a student at Mississippi State University majoring in Communications with a minor in International Studies. As a media student, she loves writing, researching, and studying communication practices in public relations and journalism. Her passion for communications was intensified after her time in London for study abroad.
Cafés in Paris, France in the 19th century served as a place where individuals gathered to talk about painting, literature, and politics. In the corner of a Café, a group of young artists (who later became known as Impressionists) shared their dreams and aspirations in the art world.