pen4hire on September 18th, 2009

Today we are reading poll results. Since we read anything that inspires and informs travel, it seems appropriate to read what the Travel Insights 100–travel writers and bloggers, including moi–have to say.

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pen4hire on September 16th, 2009

Destination: France Movie: Charlotte Gray I rather wish that I had read the novel,Charlotte Gray (1999) by Sebastian Faulks, because the story seems too complex for the simplified love story that dominates the film, Charlotte Gray (2002). However, I would not want to miss the atmospheric French village that plays an important role in the [...]

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pen4hire on September 16th, 2009

We made a trip to Boston last month, and I wondered if I could think of any travel literature about Boston to talk about here. I would definitely have to investigate this mystery. We took a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard and saw the Jaws movie sites, but I have already told you about that [...]

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pen4hire on September 15th, 2009

Second Week: Put Your Place on the Map You have some more time to suggest a movie or book that you would recommend to someone who wants to learn about the place you live. Three places outside the U.S. have been added so far: India, London England and New Zealand. Want to see how many [...]

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pen4hire on September 14th, 2009

Guest author David Lee learns about South Africa from a book by journalist Steven Otter, who lives the township life.

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pen4hire on September 11th, 2009

Celebrate Grandparent’s Day with Heidi, a book about a little Swiss girl and her Grandfather.

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pen4hire on September 10th, 2009

I am in San Antonio this week and I am sharing some of my past visits to that city. Yesterday I showed you photographs of the River Walk and of some delicious San Antonio food. Today I feature the missions and the art of San Antonio.

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pen4hire on September 9th, 2009

Photo slide show of San Antonio River Walk and San Antonio Food.

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pen4hire on September 8th, 2009

First Week: Put Your Place on the Map Three places outside the U.S. have been added: India, London England and New Zealand. Want to see how many U. S. states have been added? Here’s a map, with added states in maroon. Don’t be left out. Add your place to the road trip by answering the [...]

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