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The Sweetest Job on Earth

By: Irene S. Levine

October 6, 2012

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Chocolate is produced and consumed in virtually every part of the world.

The Sweetest Job on Earth

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A Virtual Walk on Fifth Avenue

By: Irene S. Levine

October 2, 2012

Fifth Avenue, sometimes called the most expensive shopping street in the world, is much more than that. This week, the American Planning Association designated it as one of its 10 Great Streets for 2012—-calling it "expansive and majestic" with a "style and splendor that is virtually unparalleled in the U.S." Here are some reasons why:

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Walking Tours: Five Cities Worth Exploring by Foot

By: Irene S. Levine

September 10, 2012

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Waterfront Park in Charleston, South Carolina

National Walking Month: Walking Tours in Five Cities

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Gaucho Town

By: Susan Breslow

September 2, 2012

Less than two hours outside of Buenos Aires by car, San Antonio de Areco was founded in 1730 and keeps its gaucho past alive at estancias (ranches) where working gauchos still herd cattle. In town, the central church, museums, and original bar/restaurants, saddlers and silversmiths preserve the traditions of these cowboys of the pampas.

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Sunday Brunch in Chelsea (NYC)

By: Irene S. Levine

August 18, 2012

Someone could spend a lifetime exploring all the vibrant neighborhoods in NYC but brunch at Colicchio & Sons on a Sunday is a perfect excuse to scout out nearby Chelsea, which runs from 14th Street to 30th Street on the west side of Manhattan. Once an industrial area with factories, it is now filled with a mix of different types of living spaces, restaurants, galleries, and places to unwind.