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WHAT’S INSIDEDECEMBER 2015

HOTELS

DESTINATION

STYLE

TRAVEL TIPS

TRAVEL STORIES

CUISINE

WE ARE PACKING OUR BAGS for WROCLAW

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Tips to Recover from Jet Lag Fast

20 Trips to Take in Your 20’s

PAGE 26Passport to Laughter: Read These Hilarious Travel Stories

PAGE 28Bruschetta: Straight from Italy

PAGE 14Best Suitcases and how to choose them

Beautiful Destinations to Visit While Your Young

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PAGE 10Hotel Armour: Check Out This Hot Hotel

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WELCOME to IRELAND

CONTRIBUTORSFreelance Writers

Erin ReeseMark Brown

Christine Cusina

Editor-in-ChiefLaura Binczak

Public RelationsMary KishesAbby MoorePreston Aven

LETTER from EDITOR

Hello ABROAD Readers,I remember the exact day when I had decided on the name abroad for this travel and leisure magazine. It was the perfect fit. I wanted to create a magazine that catered to a younger generation of people, a magazine that not only informed but inspired. I was on a mis-sion to design a publication that offered tips and tricks on traveling, stories from other fellow travelers and a way for that 20-something to live out that dream, that dream to travel abroad.

Travel is timeless, it is something that has never changed and will never change. Of course, there will be new ways to travel and new locations to explore, but

the idea of travel will never change. That is what drove me to create ABROAD, the timeless idea of travel and exploration. I want everyone who reads this magazine to take that next step and do something unexpected. I want them to try something new and explore a new place.

I grew up in a family that traveled all the time. As a child, I was always experiencing new cultures, places, cuisine, and people. Stepping out of my comfort zone was something that has transformed me into the young woman that I am today.

In this month’s issue, you will find a fantastic freelance story written by one of our best freelance writers, Erin Reese; an article about a Polish foreign exchange student residing and going to school in the United States. This story was written to give readers a different perspective to traveling abroad, to help them gain a better understanding of what it is like for someone else to come to the United States.

You will also find, in this month’s issue, an article written about a university’s marching band taking a group trip to Ireland. Many of the band members had never even stepped foot outside of the United States until this trip. A couple of the band members share their experience about traveling abroad to a place that had never been before.

“We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.”

Yours truly, Laura Binczak

ABROAD Editor-In-Chief

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Far Away from Home

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WROCLAWBy: Erin Reese

ABROAD Freelance Writer

Meet theSTUDENTfrom

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“Honestly, I am not a traveler type.

At least I wasn’t before I came to

the USA.”

(Above) Rafal Winslaw hikes up the side of a mountain in Poland.

Have you ever imag-ined what it’s like to move away from home? What it’s like to be hundreds of miles away from your friends and family? Well, for Rafal Winslaw, that is exactly the case, as he is an exchange student from Po-land. Rafal has been away from his family and friends since the be-ginning of August. He will spend the remainder of the Fall semes-ter here in Pennsylvania, taking classes at Shippensburg Univer-sity, but after the winter break, he will go back to Poland to com-plete his master’s degree in man-agement. He has studied at the University of Economics back in Poland, and he is currently work-ing toward getting his bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting.

Q: So you’re an exchange student, tell me a little more about that. A: Yes, I am an exchange student from Poland. There is a program between Shippensburg and the uni-versity I attend back home. I can come here and take a semester of classes and they will all transfer back home.

Q: How is living here different from living back home?A: Here in Pennsylvania, you have stricter laws, like with alcohol, and money is much more visible here. For example, back in Poland, edu-cation is free. One nice thing about the schools here is that the teachers are much more helpful, but ulti-mately, I feel that the Polish system is better.

Q: What do you do for fun?A: I am an amateur triathlete. I have been training for the last one-and-a-half years, and I continue my training here. It gives me lots of fun and positive energy, as I didn’t allow myself to get bored by fixing

into a strict training plan. And I always leave some uncertainty, so that every session is a little bit of a surprise.

Q: Do you like to travel?A: Honestly, I am not a travel-er type. At least I wasn’t before I came to the USA. Back in Europe, I’ve been to only 6 countries out-side of Poland. I think it is going to change over the next couple of

years though.

Q: What has your experience away from home been like?A: So far, great! Really horizon broadening! It’s my second month in the USA and I am discovering new things every weekend during my travels around eastern states. First weeks were intense because of the novelty everything around here – food, interactions with people, language, accents, even road signs. With time, I started to

recognize more subtle things that were not visible during the first cul-ture shock. And I have been only to 4 states so far!” Rafal only has a handful of weeks left in the United States, but is filling up his calendar to make the most of his time here.

(Above) Houses stand side-by-side in dowtown Wroclaw.

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HOTELSHotel Armour: The Hipster VacationerBy: Mark Brown

Paris, France From cool art galleries and trendy cafés to the emergence of edgy styles and more, Paris has transformed into one of the most happening cities for young cre-atives. Hôtel Amour — situated on a nondescript street in Paris’ 9th ar-rondissement and from the handi-work of hotelier Thierry Costes and artist/night club entrepreneur André Saraiva — is ground zero for style stars, artists, photographers, and designers visiting The City of Lights. The decor is extremely var-ied, with each bedroom lovingly decorated by one of the owners’ friends (such as the French artist Sophie Calle). One room is paint-ed entirely black, with trippy mir-rored disco balls hanging overhead. The hotel’s bar and restaurant is the place to see and be seen (Ol-ivier Zahm and Terry Richardson are frequent patrons). The charm-ing ivy-covered courtyard space is a great, relaxing alternative for enjoying a café au lait or sipping a glass of pinot noir. Hôtel Amour — situated on a nondescript street in Paris’ 9th ar-rondissement and from the handi-work of hotelier Thierry Costes and artist/night club entrepreneur André Saraiva — is ground zero for style stars, artists, photographers, and designers visiting The City of Lights.

The decor is extremely var-ied, with each bedroom lovingly decorated by one of the owners’ friends (such as the French artist Sophie Calle). One room is painted entirely black, with trippy mirrored disco balls hanging overhead. The hotel’s bar and restau-rant is the place to see and be seen (Olivier Zahm and Terry Richard-son are frequent patrons). The charming ivy-covered courtyard space is a great, relaxing alternative for enjoying a café au lait or sipping a glass of pinot noir. Hôtel Amour — situated on a nondescript street in Paris’ 9th ar-rondissement and from the handi-work of hotelier Thierry Costes

and artist/night club entrepreneur André Saraiva — is ground zero for style stars, artists, photographers, and designers visiting The City of Lights. One room is painted en-tirely black, with trippy mirrored disco balls hanging overhead. The charming ivy-covered courtyard space is a great, relaxing alternative for enjoying a café au lait or sipping a glass of pinot noir.It is ground zero for style stars, art-ists, photographers, and designers visiting The City of Lights.

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The Amour sign outside of Hotel Armour lights up the quiet Paris street.

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DESTINATIONBEAUTIFUL & UNIQUE DESTINATIONS TO SEE IN YOUR LIFETIME By: Nadine Cali

Have you ever been on a tapas and sangria bar crawl? No? Go to Barcelona. While you’re there do a bit of sight-seeing (like the La Sagrada Familia, Spain’s most visited sight) and soak up the sun on the Spanish coast. Great restaurants, vibrant bars and great food, Barcelona is a

winner!

Located on the Amalfi Coast, south of Naples, this little town is a true treasure. Stunning mountains leap from the clear Mediterranean for dramatic views while the UNESCO-approved village feels as though you’re in an Italian dream. The vacation destination for the stars, I claimed it here as the most beautiful place in Europe and

I mean it.

BARCELONA, SPAIN

POSITANO, ITALY

Some places like New York and London are perfect any stage in life. These 12 destinations though are especial-ly awesome in your 20s. New cultures, amazing food, fun nightlife, these places hit the mark when it comes to traveling in your youth. By the way, I’m Margo, an expat living in Germany and completely nuts about

traveling in Europe and my schnoodle, Stuart!

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(Above) In the Venetian Lagoon, this little island is known as the residence for the large population of fishermen. The vibrantly colored rows of houses were historically used as beacons for finding their way home after a long day at sea. In recent years it’s become a Pinterest sensation and a true photog-rapher’s paradise. While there be sure to try fresh octopus (but not coupled with espresso, like I did).

(Above) A shockingly beautiful lake village nestled in the Alps, Hallstatt is a true definition of Europe-an charm. Boating on the Hallstatt Lake is most scenic boat ride I’ve ever had and bucket list worthy

for every traveler.

BURANO ISLAND, ITALY

HALLSTATT, AUSTRIA

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STYLEBest Carry On Suitcase & How To Choose OneBy: Kalyn Brooke For the past few years, I’ve been traveling with hand-me-down luggage. And as I’ve stepped up my traveling this hasn’t been cutting it. So after my birthday I decid-ed it was time to invest in a good bag. I was looking to spend a de-cent amount for something I knew would last awhile. I didn’t need something fancy, but cute never hurts, and I wanted something that would be easy to lug around. With a good sized carry on you can fit just about anything.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN LUGGAGE:Quality Wheeles & Handles

These are the things that the airline won’t replace if they are bro-ken so you want them to be good. Check out the type of material for the wheels, are they plastic or met-al, do they feel sturdy. Plus, you want it to roll well so give it some tests. As for the handles, finding ones where they are a part of the suitcase, not stuck on can make a huge difference, they are much less likely to rip out.

Hard Cases Crack Easily

They look sturdy, but the trend in hard cases won’t last you

long unless you buy at the top of the line. There are some good ones out there, but they are pricey, and the ones modeled around them are typ-ically an easy to crack plastic.

Warranties Are Key

Your or amaz-ing suitcase will be thrown around, ei-ther by you, or the airline staff. It will get dropped, bumped into things and more. Look at the warran-ties for the differ-ent brands. It can be worth spending more if you know you can use it forever. Other companies have five-ten years that can be helpful.

You know you bought the right one when you just can’t wait to use it. I’m planning my wardrobe for my next trip and will soon be filling up my brand new Briggs & Riley. I have no doubt I’ll be able to fit everything in it I need and organize it well. Plus the warranty definitely cuts back my worries on handing it off to someone else. It really is the best carry on suit-case. With a good sized carry on you can fit just about anything. Suitcases are fun and help express your travel style.

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TRAVEL TIPS

Jet lag can make even the most exotic of vacations leave you feeling like garbage for days to come. When you have jet lag, your sleep-wake patterns are disturbed, and your body has experienced physical stress from the changes in air pressure during travel. If you have suffered from jet lag, you may feel drowsy, tired, irritable, lethar-gic and slightly disoriented. It’s no fun. Try to alleviate the symp-toms—and the occurrence—with these tips.

Hydrate Flying can be extremely de-hydrating to the skin due to dry con-ditions aboard the aircraft. Also, try drinking magnesium citrate pow-der mixed with hot or cold water. This is an anti-stress mineral and sleep aid that will help you relax and recover and get a good night’s sleep to further help you re-set your sleep-wake pattern. You can take small travel-size sealed packets and pour one into your water bottle and sip throughout the flight.

Keep Moving Flying can be a very sed-entary activity, but it doesn’t have to be. Take a walk up or down the aisles from time to time and stretch in the back. Adjust Your Watch Pri-or to take off, adjust your watch to your new time zone.

Tips to Recover from Jet Lag—Fast! By: Aly Walansky

Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol Alcohol will dehydrate your body even more, and although caf-feine itself isn’t proven to cause dehydration, it is a diuretic, which can have a dehydrating effect. Re-sist the temptation to read a book or watch a movie. Instead, try your best to get some sleep during the flight.

Exfoliate When arriving at your des-tination (hotel, home or other), cleanse your skin and use a mild facial scrub to remove surface dry skin cells caused from flying.

Eat Healthy It is important to take care of your body while your traveling. Making healthy food choices is something that will help you in the long run when it comes to recov-ering from jet lag. Try eating some more fruit and vegetables as op-posed to very salty foods.

Re-Set Your Sleeping Pattern To do so, stand facing the sun (make sure your eyes are pro-tected and you are sunburn protect-ed) for 10-15 minutes so that you get a healthy dose of sunlight.

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TRAVEL TIPS

While there’s no perfect age to get up and go, there is something special about hitting the road and experiencing some of the world’s most incredible adventures in your twenties. Go while you’re

young, single and without too much responsibility.

20. Mardi Gras- New OrleansHead down to New Orleans to celebrate Fat Tuesday and the days leading up to Mardi Gras. Take in the full experience and order a Sazerac, stroll down busy Bourbon Street to experience visual entertainment like you’ve probably never seen before;

and be sure to catch some of the parades.

19. San Fermin Festival- Pamplona, SpainArrive in Pamplona for the San Fermin Opening Ceremony where you will spend the morning being doused with san-gria, flour and eggs and the afternoon wandering the streets

filled with music and dancing.

18. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu- PeruThe ever-changing landscape of the Inca Trail will bring you over towering mountains and through the rain forest, only to

end at the incredible Machu Picchu.

17. Travel to Watch the World CupRegardless of whether you’re a diehard soccer fan or not,

watching the World Cup live is a must do!

16. Oktoberfest- Munich, GermanyOktoberfest is a great way to end the summer festival season by squeezing into one of the fourteen massive and beautifully

decorated tents, each representing one of Germany’s finest beers.

15. Burning Man- Black Rock Desert, Nevada“Black Rock City”- a community that is based completely on art, self-expression and self-reliance.

14. The Yacht WeekGather up your friends, choose a destination (British Virgin Islands, Thailand, Croatia, Greece or Italy), pick a yacht and get

ready for The Yacht Week– it’s nothing like the real world!

13. Take a Solo TripThe thought of venturing out into the world on a solo trip can be daunting, but learning how to make decisions alone and get

yourself from place to place is a tool you will value for the rest of your life.

12. Carnival- Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCarnival is the Godfather to Mardi Gras. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro takes it to a whole different level.

20 Trips to Take in Your 20’sBy: Sarah Andrews

Mardi Gras celebration lights up the streets of New Orleans.

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11. Motorbike through VietnamStart in Saigon, take a boat ride and explore the the Mekong Delta, then hop on a motorbike and explore the highlands of

Vietnam.

10. California Coast Road TripStart in the south of California or as north as Oregon and drive the famous California Coast Route 1 Highway for the road trip of a lifetime. Between the mountains, the desert, the forests and the ocean, this drive will leave you in awe of the West

Coast of California.

9. Cycle the Death Road- BoliviaHop on a bike and head downhill for 40 miles cycling the

world’s most dangerous road.

8. Full Moon Party- ThailandEvery time there is a full moon, rest assured there is a Full

Moon Party somewhere in Thailand.

7. Holi Festival- IndiaThe Holi Festival, or the Festival of Colors, is an ancient Hindu religious festival that celebrates love and color. This carnival

of colors is celebrated by dancing in the street, playing music and throwing colored powder at each other.

6. Party in Las VegasAh, Sin City. Las Vegas is the city where you can find anything

and everything and it has a little something for everyone.

5. Bay to Breakers- CaliforniaThis 7.5 mile race takes place on the third Sunday in May. Runners start in the northeast part of downtown San Francis-

co and make their way to Ocean Beach.

4. Explore Southeast AsiaTake a month or two to go tubing in Laos, hit the beaches in

Thailand, visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

3. Nicoya Peninsula, Costa RicaMake your way down the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica hit-ting up some of the best surf spots like Nosara and Playa Avel-

lanas.

2. Take a Budget Backpacking Trip in EuropeWith easy train accessibility, cheap flights and loads of budget hostels, it has become increasingly easier to move from coun-

ty to country around Europe on a budget while experiencing different cultures, language and food.

1. Tomorrowland- BelgiumHop on over to Belgium to experience the largest electronic music festival in the world. Top DJ’s and thousands of people

from all over the world gather here for 3-days of some of the best audio and visual stimulation you’ll receive all year.

While the festival is in the city of Boom, be sure to spend a few extra days exploring Belgium by train. Belgium is one of my all-time favorite countries for beer, chocolate and frites!

A group of girls pose for a quick photo at the Holi Festival in India.

Lighted signs shine bright during the Full Moon Party in Thailand.

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LUCK of the IRISH

IrelandFollow one marching band on a trip of a lifetime.

Steep cliffs run along the coastline, large stone cas-tles sit on quiet hilltops and lush greenery covers the entire coun-tryside. Ireland is a place unlike any other; it is home to some of the most popular landmarks in the world, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to The Blarney Stone, Ireland is a country that thrives off its one-of-a-kind beauty and unforgettable architecture. It is a country that many people hope to experience in their lifetime, and the ones who do get the chance to wander the quaint streets and historic castles are mak-ing memories that will last a life-time.

Each year, thousands upon thousands of people travel to Ire-land in search of culture, historical landmarks, unique cuisine and 24-hour pubs. But on rare occasions, very few lucky people will travel to Ireland to play in one of Dublin’s most popular musical events, the People’s Procession of Light, which is held every New Year’s Eve in the Temple Bay area of Dublin. On December 31, 2014, one south-central Pennsylvania univer-sity took the stage at the People’s Procession of Light and brought hundreds of families, visitors and locals together to celebrate the magical spirit of Ireland and to ring in the New Year. The Shippensburg Univer-sity Marching Band was one of the few schools from the United States invited to perform at this unifying musical experience. Many band members had never stepped foot

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outside the United States and once they made it to Ireland, they did not want to leave. The memories they made will forever be unforgettable, and the things they were able to ex-perience were breathtaking. Erica Hart, a member of the SU Marching Band, has trav-eled all over the world to Germany, Switzerland, and even Austria, but said she recommends that everyone should travel to Ireland. “I suggest definitely going to the Cliffs of Mo-her, and travel to every castle that you can find,” she said. “Also, just walking around the cities and going into stores was very fun. And I can’t forget about all of the amazing pubs and Irish beers.” One of Hart’s good friends and fellow band mem-ber, Brianna Graczyk, also traveled outside the United States but said she has never had as much fun as she did while wandering the streets of Ireland. “I enjoyed visit-ing Ireland very much while I was over there,” Graczyk said. “I would like to visit it again when I am with family and in a smaller group to enjoy more time at some places rather than sticking to a schedule like we did when we were over there.” Between the people, the food, and the gorgeous castles everywhere you turn, Ireland is a place that welcomes all travelers to visit and explore. Some of the land-marks the band had the chance to explore while they were there were the Cliffs of Moher, the Blarney Stone, and Kilkenny Castle, all of which are hot spots for tourists and even locals. Even though the band had explored a variety of places, Graczyk’s personal favorite place was Kilkenny Castle. “This castle was still decorated as though peo-ple were still living in it and it was

neat to see the inside of a castle that once helped in ruling Ireland,” Graczyk shared. “The decorations, paintings and size of the castle were incredible and were really intrigu-ing to be able to explore the inside.” As for Hart, her personal fa-vorite was the Cliffs of Moher and getting the chance to kiss the oh-so famous Blarney Stone. Legend has it that if someone kisses the Blarney Stone, they will be given the gift of eloquence. “The history around every-

thing we saw was extremely fun and interesting to learn about, and made our experience that much more special.” Graczyk’s advice to other travelers is to try new things and do not be afraid. “Things are just a little dif-ferent in other countries than what we are typically used to in our daily lives,” Graczyk said. “I would sug-gest trying new things and try ex-periencing the culture for what it is, and do not feel embarrassed.” Hart is someone who has traveled all over the world; she tells

travelers to mingle with the locals and look for guided tours. “I would tell someone trav-eling to Ireland to talk to locals in pubs and around the city; they know what places are good to visit and tour, as well as the best restau-rants. We often asked people in our hotel about the best places to go,” Hart explained, “I would also sug-gest to get guided tours, and not just tour castles by yourself. Although it costs more money for guided tours, you learn a lot more of the history

and that definitely impacted me.” Whether you are dreaming of taking a trip to Ireland or you have your trip already planned just remember that it is a place unlike any other. If you have the time to experience everything that Ireland has to offer, go for it. From the foggy mornings to mossy castles, Ireland drips with mystery and el-egance. Stop by a local pub or two and enjoy a basket of fish and chips; the culture of Ireland is intoxicating as well as unforgettable.

Shippensburg University marching band poses in front of an Irish castle, during their trip to Ireland..

Brianna GraczykYear: Senior

Major: Exercise Science

What instrument do you play in the SU Marching Band?

Alto Saxophone

How many years have you been playing an instrument?

12 years

Share a fact about yourself that other people might not other-wise know: I am 50 percent Irish, so getting the chance to experience my heritage was amazing.

Erica HartYear: Senior

Major: Marketing

What instrument do you play in the SU Marching Band?

Alto Saxophone

How many years have you been playing an instrument?

I started in fourth grade, so 13 years

Share a fact about yourself that other people might not other-wise know: I’m a brother of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity,

and I have a twin brother.

Get to know Erica and Brianna, two of the SU marching band members

The Face Behind the Instrument

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TRAVEL STORIESThe Perils and Perks of Potties

in Japan

I love funny travel stories, don’t you? So here’s a funny travel tale about my experiences with the toilets of Japan. Apart from fine food, great scenery and strong culture, Japan is also famous for its loos. One company called Toto makes nearly all the toilets in Japan, from a traditional squat line, right through to high tech luxury models which play music, puff out air-freshener and wash you. Yes, really. The toilets of Japan are funny and high functioning too. Earlier this year I went on my very first press trip to Japan where I was interested to check out these toilets and their perks. We were a group of five Australian travel writers, the other four, also women, were freelance writers for print and press trip veter-ans. I was looking forward to meeting my travel companions and knew it was going to be an interest-ing trip when I read stories about Japanese onsen or spa baths. We planned to visit an onsen at the end of our first day in Japan. In case you haven’t visited Japan, onsen have separate areas for men and women. The tradition is that you strip naked, line up against the wall on plastic stools and wash yourself thoroughly before going in the hot baths. I nearly wrote “wash yourselves” there but that would be wrong, you wash yourself not each other.

I’d shared my home with scorpions before in Africa but when we moved to Costa Rica it was bug central. There were scorpions under the fridge, a stick insect as long as your forearm peering in through the window and a tarantula the size of a din-ner plate strolling across the patio. To begin with I shuddered, cringed and backed away but slowly things changed. With no TV, no radio and often housebound for days in this aptly named rain forest I started to get used to the unin-vited visitors. Before too long I wasn’t just used to them, I kept an eye out for them and was delighted to see them no matter what they were. Soon when a critter of any description came to visit I’d call the kids over, take photos and even pose with them. We’d try to work out what these creatures were doing, see where they were going and pick them up if it seemed safe for all parties.Not all the wildlife was traditionally creepy. We cra-dled panic stricken hummingbirds that were trapped in the house and placed them back in the wild. We listened out for the toucans and woodpeckers that decorated our garden. We practised bellowing like howler monkeys. Those feathered and furry creatures are easy to love but traveling in Costa Rica we grew to love the seemingly unlovable. The hard shelled, spiny legged, bug-eyed beasts gradually transformed in our minds eye from ugh to ah.

Travel Confession: I Fell in Love With a Cricket

By: Mark Civil By: Susan Perry

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CUISINE

I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite things in the world: bruschetta. Bruschetta is such a beauti-ful and delicious appetizer to serve, whether it is for a weeknight fami-ly meal, or for a small dinner with guests or even a large party; it’s something everyone seems to love! As I always stress, the main thing to remember to have brus-chetta taste as good as it looks, is to use top quality ingredients: heir-loom, organic or homegrown toma-toes are usually the best. If you do not have access to these, choose to-matoes which actually smell like to-matoes; if they are on the vine, the vine should be green and not dry. Fresh garlic, not in a jar or frozen, is key to good bruschetta, as is fresh Italian basil and good quality extra virgin olive oil. I’d also like to tell you how to correctly pronounce “bruschetta” and it’s not “brew-shettah”. The cor-rect pronunciation is “brew-skay-tah” (ch in Italian is pronounced as a “k”).

Bruschetta RecipeIngredients:2 or 3 medium sized tomatoes, preferably organic, heirloom or home-grown2 or 3 cloves of fresh garlic (depending on the size)2 or 3 leaves of fresh basil1 1/2 to 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oilabout 1/2 tsp Kosher or sea saltslices of toast (try to use a crusty Italian loaf, ciabatta or a baguette)

Dice the tomatoes into small cubes and put into a medium sized bowl.

Next, finely mince the garlic. You can use a garlic press, but I much pre-fer to do it by hand or to use this little contraption I found at Williams

Sonoma… it’s so much fun to use and makes perfect little cubes of garlic

Add the garlic to the tomatoes.

Chop one or two large basil leaves into little pieces and place all 3 ingre-dients into a bowl.

Add a the extra virgin olive oil and Kosher or sea salt, to taste.Mix well, and if it doesn’t taste wonderful, you probably need to add more salt.

All that’s left to do is to top the bread with the lovely tomato mixture and enjoy!

All About BruschettaBy: Christina Cucina

A simple and tasty dish straight from Italy.

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