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| Danger and Splendor on the Road |
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Carolyn Mueller
DePauw University
Published Sunday, May 11 |
| New Zealand -- I’m surprised that I survived New Zealand. Seriously. Between learning to drive a malfunctioning campervan on the left side of windy, mountain roads, jumping out of a plane at 12,000 feet, spelunking in underground rivers, and climbing the world’s steepest commercial glacier, I was more than just flirting with death. |
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| Discovering the Real China |
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Wade Peng
University of California - Irvine
Published Sunday, May 11 |
| Shanghai, China -- Born and raised to be culturally aware of my Chinese heritage and with several visits to Taiwan to boot, I thought I had a decent grasp on what it meant to be Chinese. Boy, was I wrong. |
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| Photoessay: An Aussie Spring Break |
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Sara Enloe
Central Michigan University
Published Sunday, May 11 |
| Wollongong, Australia -- Over Wollongong’s Easter break I had the chance to spend time with two of my amazing Aussie friends, Mel and Emma. Emma's family invited me to spend Easter with them and take me sight-seeing, and I was beyond happy to accept their invitation! |
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| A Rainy Easter Mass |
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Rebecca Balassone
Fordham University
Published Sunday, May 11 |
| Vatican City -- An unforgettable rainstorm did not prevent tourists and religious pilgrims from attending this year’s Easter Sunday mass on March 29th. Pope Benedict XVI seemed unfazed by the torrential rains and proceeded as usual, calling for peace and justice in the world. |
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| Tuesday May 20 |
Cheese It Up
Bath, England |
Appropriately called the Big Cheese by the hosting Moles club, this tuesday evening promises cheap drinks and decadent, cheesy music for even the most serious music types. Even though you may normally avoid belting out the quick words of Mel C.'s qausi-rap in the Spice Girls' "If you wanna
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| Posted by Katrina Mansmann on Monday May 12 2008 |
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| Thursday May 22 |
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Perth, Australia |
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of The Cancer Council’s foremost fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia. Over $40 million has been raised since it first began in 1994.
Once you decide to host a morning tea for The Cancer Council, all you
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| Posted by Rebecca Walters on Friday May 02 2008 |
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| Thursday May 22 |
Twist and Shout
Edinburgh, Scotland |
50s and 60s rock and pop, all night long.
Hosted by Fresh Air.
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| Posted by Bri Cavallaro on Wednesday May 07 2008 |
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Pizzeria
Siena, Italy |
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As is often the case, the best pizza in Siena resides in an unassuming, unnamed Pizzeria. Easy to overlook (except around 1:00 pm when the lunch crowd spills out the door) this white, unadorned pizzeria boasts a large variety of traditional and unique pizzas. Located at Via di Pantaneto, 110,
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| Posted by Danielle Warren on Tuesday May 13 2008 |
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Second Bridge
Bath, England |
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Fondly known as “The Bridge” to any young Bath club-goer, Second Bridge, located on Manvers Street just up the road from the Bath Spa station, is the place to be on Monday nights, Wednesday nights and any other weekend evening. Inhabiting an unexpectedly domesticated building on a relatively quiet street,
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| Posted by Katrina Mansmann on Sunday May 11 2008 |
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Pancakes on the Rocks
Sydney, Australia |
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A 24-hour diner that could cause reminiscence of home, Pancakes on the Rocks is one place that defines Sydney. Walk in to hip, upbeat music and TV screens featuring the corresponding music videos, creating a fun atmosphere and an ambiance comparable to Hard Rock Cafe. Don't like the
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| Posted by Nicole Carretta on Thursday May 08 2008 |
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