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Feb 13

Around the World: Tasmania

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Bay of Fire, voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Tasmania, Australia. Michael Runkel/Robert Harding/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rhphotos181209

If you’re anything like me, city life can begin to wear you down time to time and you long for a break from all the phones, computers and mostly the people. Next time you’re looking for an escape keep the island of Tasmania in mind. There is a little bit of everything on the island and 37% of the land is in reserves or parks keeping its natural beauty unspoiled. Continue reading →

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Sep 12

Around the World: The Real Shire

Farmland near Taihape, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Farmland near Taihape, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific. Ben Pipe/Robert Harding/Newscom. Find it at Newscom.com: rhphotos161652

Who isn’t excited for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey“?  When the movie trailer begins and Thorin Oakenshield’s (Richard Armitage) hypnotic baritone voice chants a song of the Misty Mountains, a hush falls into the belly of the audience taking them to a place of magic.  December 14, 2012 is going to cause a goosebump epidemic as people drip into their childhood and remember dragons and sword fights and the excitement of living.  It’s not just the incredible talent of the cast and crew that will ignite chills, but the unearthly beauty of New Zealand that will widen the eyes of the adventure-thirsty crowds. Continue reading →

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Feb 12

Around the World: Greenland

Icebergs are reflected in the waters of Eriks Fjord near the town of Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland July 26, 2009.

Icebergs are reflected in the waters of Eriks Fjord near the town of Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland July 26, 2009. BOB STRONG/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlthree514327

Greenland is a beautiful country without a doubt. It has picturesque scenery, with snow covered mountains, icebergs and… well very little green. As a fourth grader, it was such a puzzlement to me to discover that a country called GREENland, would lack an excessively emerald landscape. There are a lot of conflicting views on why this country wasn’t named something that better describes it (most thoughts involve scheming to fool others). After all, Iceland has the same problem, and it seems like a swap of names might be appropriate. Continue reading →