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Travel & Destinations
Québec City: A Four-Season Escape With French Flair
If France and Canada had a postcard-perfect child, it would be Québec City. With cobblestone streets, riverside cafés, open-air festivals,…
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Health & Well-Being
Aging Well After 50: 4 key habits for a healthier, happier life
What does it mean to age well after 50? For some, it’s staying active and strong. For others, it’s about…
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Health & Well-Being
How to Create Your Own Custom Perfume in French St. Martin: A Complete Guide
Ever wondered what it would be like to create your own signature perfume? On the beautiful French Caribbean Island of Saint…
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Travel & Destinations
Explore Brandywine Valley: Gardens, Art, Covered Bridges & History
Discover a soulful corner of Pennsylvania where gardens bloom, history whispers, and beauty lingers around every bend. Just west of…
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Travel & Destinations
Travel Well, Travel Smart: A 50+ Globetrotter’s Journey Through Japan
I did it—I finally answered Japan’s call. A milestone birthday nudged me off the fence: I booked a small group tour and plunged into Japan’s cherry…
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Granbury Voted Best Historic Small Town of 2025!
Downtown Granbury is brimming with historical interest, small-town charm, and, of course, ghosts. Less than a 90-minute drive from Dallas,…
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Travel & Destinations
Why Heritage and Ancestry Travel are Booming
Heritage travel is more than just a vacation — it is a deeply personal journey that connects travelers to their…
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Travel & Destinations
Experience Fiji
Imagine stepping off the plane for your dream vacation, welcomed by warm smiles and a heartfelt “Bula” — the Fijian…
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Recipes For Grown Ups
The History of the Margarita
In 1971, a Dallas restaurateur’s ingenious adaptation of a soft-serve ice cream machine revolutionized how we enjoy margaritas, giving birth…
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Travel & Destinations
Visiting Maui After the Fires
With toes sinking into the warm sand and waves softly lapping the shore, the sunrise casts a golden glow over…
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Travel & Destinations
What is a Golden Gap Year?
Imagine trading your daily routine for an expedition across Europe or spending months sailing through the Greek Isles. For many…
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Travel & Destinations
Experience the Monterey Peninsula, California
As winter settles in, Monterey, California, along the central coast, offers an alluring coastal escape where travelers can savor the…
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Travel & Destinations
A European Whirlwind
Photos: Sharon Kurtz (except where noted). Our three-week European adventure was a whirlwind of breathtaking landscapes, unexpected twists, and unforgettable…
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Travel & Destinations
Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the rugged peaks of the Davis Mountains, I…
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Recipes For Grown Ups
A Sweet Memory: My Mother’s Coca-Cola Cake
After moving to a new home in a new city, I found myself rummaging through my mother’s old recipe box,…
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Recipes For Grown Ups
Coca-Cola Chocolate Sheet Cake
Recreated by Sharon Kurtz ~ Savor a nostalgic, sweet indulgence from days gone by. This cake is one of my…
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