http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:51:17 -0700 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:00:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Fairhope-the-Gulf-Shores-and-Monroeville-Alabama?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner The grounds of the Grand Hotel in FairhopeOur last foray began along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, through the small towns of Montrose, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Malbis, Blakeley, Point Clear and Fairhope.Accommodations in the area range from quaint ... Spas Museums Multicultural Resorts To Kill a Mockingbird Monroeville Fairhope Truman Cappote Harper Lee Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:00:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Fairhope-the-Gulf-Shores-and-Monroeville-Alabama?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Mobile-Bay-offers-visitors-Southern-charm-history-and-culinary-pleasures?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Wintzell's Oyster House - Oyster Sampler PlateAt the start of our adventure to Mobile and the Alabama Gulf Coast, we just hit our stride in enjoying this charming, southern city brimming with history, awe-inspiring architecture, fantastic cuisine an... Cultural Travel Culinary Adventures Spas Museums African American Heritage Alabama Mobile Multicultural Mardi Gras Resorts Golf Massage Historic Landmarks Military History Alabama Gulf Coast Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:13:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Mobile-Bay-offers-visitors-Southern-charm-history-and-culinary-pleasures?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Mobile-and-the-Alabama-Gulf-Coast?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Bienville Square in downtown Mobile, AlabamaIt looks like the handle of a spatula for left-handers - that little historic stretch of about 66 miles in southern Alabama extending from southeast Louisiana to the Florida border. And in the middle there... Cultural Travel Spas Museums African American Heritage Alabama Mobile Gardens Multicultural Historic Landmarks Accommodations Alabama Gulf Coast Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:10:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Mobile-and-the-Alabama-Gulf-Coast?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Fall-and-winter-fun-in-Gatlinburg-Tennessee?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Alum Cave Bluff in Gatlinburg, TennesseeI love Tennessee! From the big cities to the small towns, there is a plethora of wonderful things to see and do for both residents and visitors alike.Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the ... Cultural Travel Festivals Accommodations Tennessee Gatlinburg National Park Great Smokie Mountains Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:59:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Fall-and-winter-fun-in-Gatlinburg-Tennessee?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Soul-food-and-racing-in-Daytona-Beach?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner The Daytona 500 ExperienceAaah! My favorite part of my travels – the food! In our short time in Daytona Beach we did have time to explore two great black-owned restaurants in town, Sherry’s Kitchen & Buffet and Taste of the Tropics S... Cultural Travel Culinary Adventures African American Heritage Florida Multicultural Daytona Beach NASCAR Daytona International Speedway Soul Food Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:23:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Soul-food-and-racing-in-Daytona-Beach?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d9-A-wealth-of-black-history-in-Daytona-Beach?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Jackie Robinson BallparkWhat do Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Dr. Howard Thurman, and NBA Star Vince Carter and Jackie Robinson have in common? They have roots in Daytona Beach.Daytona Beach offers a wealth of Afrocentric historical and cultural points o... Cemeteries Cultural Travel Museums African American Heritage Florida Multicultural Historic Landmarks Daytona Beach Beaches Jackie Robinson Mary McLeod Bethune Baseball Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:51:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d9-A-wealth-of-black-history-in-Daytona-Beach?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Nature-fishing-golf-spa-and-culinary-adventures-in-Daytona-Beach?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and MuseumOne of the most fascinating aspects of Daytona Beach is how much more it has to offer besides the beach.In DeLeon Springs State Park, one of the main highlights is the spring--which maintains a temperature of... Cultural Travel Culinary Adventures African American Heritage Florida Multicultural Golf Massage Accommodations Daytona Beach Beaches Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:41:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Nature-fishing-golf-spa-and-culinary-adventures-in-Daytona-Beach?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d2-The-beauty-of-Daytona-Beach?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Downtown Daytona Beach, FloridaSunny skies. Miles of beautiful beaches. The Daytona International Speedway.This is what I knew about Daytona Beach prior to my first visit. And although the city does possess those wonderful things, I found that there... Cultural Travel African American Heritage Florida Daytona Beach Beaches Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:59:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d2-The-beauty-of-Daytona-Beach?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d27-McAllen--an-international-gateway-and-city?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner I have to say that McAllen is an unexpected surprise. I had no idea what to expect, but went with an open mind and found it to be a charming little town with wonderful people, plenty of room to grow in terms of lifestyle options for residents and ... Cultural Travel Texas Multicultural Mexico Mexican food McAllen Shopping Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:08:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d27-McAllen--an-international-gateway-and-city?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-multicultural-Rio-Grande-Valley?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner In our first sojourn to the Rio Grande Valley, we learned that the area offers a great deal for both residents and tourists alike, with shopping and dining among the most popular activities to enjoy. Shop ‘til you drop Manufacturing a... Cultural Travel Culinary Adventures Texas McAllen Shopping Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:44:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-multicultural-Rio-Grande-Valley?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Exciting-adventures-in-the-Rio-Grande-Valley?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Spanning approximately 100 miles along the northern bank of the Rio Grande River in Texas, the Rio Grande Valley possesses a long and interesting history. The first mapping of the area was in 1519 by order of Francisco de Garay, the then Gove... Cultural Travel Texas McAllen Rio Grande Valley Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:50:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Exciting-adventures-in-the-Rio-Grande-Valley?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Kansas-cabins-offer-convenience-comfort-and-affordability-to-hunters-yearround?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner I love camping! Exploration of the great outdoors...enjoying meals al fresco and the brilliance of the stars overhead when far away from the city lights...its a little slice of heaven on earth! But don’t get me wrong, when the cold wea... Cultural Travel Kansas Accommodations Hunting Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:19:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Kansas-cabins-offer-convenience-comfort-and-affordability-to-hunters-yearround?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Renaissance-Resort-at-World-Golf-Village-offering-Fall-StayandPlay-Golf-Package?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner I’m not a golfer (well, miniature golf!) but I do appreciate all the work that goes into creating a beautiful course, and can feel the enthusiasm from those who love to play. Now through January 2, 2010, the newly renovated Renaissance... Florida Golf Accommodations St. Augustine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:03:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Renaissance-Resort-at-World-Golf-Village-offering-Fall-StayandPlay-Golf-Package?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Des-Moines-offers-a-wealth-of-military-and-sports-history?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Fort Des Moines It is impossible to talk about black history in Des Moines without exploring the story of Fort Des Moines. Built in 1901, the Fort was an unused U.S. Army cavalry post until the onset of WW I, when the Army finally succumbed... Cultural Travel Iowa Des Moines African American Heritage Military History Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:08:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Des-Moines-offers-a-wealth-of-military-and-sports-history?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d29-African-American-history-runs-deep-in-Des-Moines?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner In terms of African American history, Iowa has served as a broad backdrop in the Black struggle. Since the 1800s, African-Americans have lived in numerous cities across the state such as Buxton, Keokuk, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and ... Cultural Travel Iowa Des Moines African American Heritage Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:38:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-African-American-history-runs-deep-in-Des-Moines?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-History-and-fun-in-Des-Moines-Iowa?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Situated in central Iowa, within eight hours drive of numerous cities outside of the state including Chicago, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, St. Paul/Minneapolis, Omaha and St. Louis, the city of Des Moines has a long and interesting histor... Cultural Travel Iowa Des Moines Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:22:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-History-and-fun-in-Des-Moines-Iowa?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Free-winter-activities-in-San-Diego?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Photo courtesy San Diego Convention & Visitors BureauIf you’re like me, you can pretty have fun doing anything if you set your mind to it. And if the activity is free, well then, game on.Here are some fun and fabulous free activities going... Cultural Travel California San Diego Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:35:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Free-winter-activities-in-San-Diego?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Chocolate-lovers-and-wine-enthusiasts-flock-to-Oakhurst-California?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Oakhurst Chocolate and Wine FestivalChocolate and wine lovers of the world unite! Your day has come! The gates of heaven on earth are open! Get your lips ready for the annual Oakhurst Chocolate and Wine Festival! Here’s the tasty scoop:&n... Cultural Travel California Festivals Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:08:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Chocolate-lovers-and-wine-enthusiasts-flock-to-Oakhurst-California?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Exploring-Nevada?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Sunset helicopter tour over the Grand CanyonAnytime is a great time to visit Nevada, and if embarking upon a tour is part of your travel plans you might want to check out a new website design by Explore Nevada Tours.Check out the details that follow... Cultural Travel Nevada Grand Canyon Tours Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:25:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Exploring-Nevada?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Follow-in-the-footsteps-of-10-Kansas-City-legends?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner Harry S. Truman National Historic SiteKansas City is a great town – fabulous food, wonderful museums, great shopping and oodles of attractions. There is so much to see and do!Within all of the above, you can hone in on an area of interest and ... Cultural Travel Museums Missouri African American Heritage Multicultural Kansas City Presidential Museums Independence Jessee James Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:10:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-742-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Follow-in-the-footsteps-of-10-Kansas-City-legends?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Cultural-Travel-Examiner