Europe on Shine

Travel Confession: I Convinced an Old Woman and a Nun to Jump From a Moving Train

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By Mary Kosearas, Staff Writer It was the only time in my life I was confident that jumping out of a moving train was my best option. The lights of the last town had faded behind a little foothill. I stood on a noisy, open-air platform between train cars and steadied two Greek women…

A Perspective Change

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I've been super into European culture for as long as I can remember, but today I read this section on medieval Europe in my AP World class and I was shocked. For the first time I'm being exposed to history in a non-euro-centric light and after spending 2 and 1/2 months as such, looking at…

Dad Trying to Lactate So He Can Breastfeed Child

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Dad Trying to Lactate So He Can Breastfeed Child

Ragnar Bengtsson, 26, busts out a breast pump every three hours, priming is “breasts” in order to one day…

Why can't American families take a real vacation?

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Last month, a woman sitting beside me and my son on a plane began to cry. My son is not yet two, and with no concept of personal space, no ability to understand that the nice man in the business suit with the noise-blocking headphones might not want a half-eaten cookie placed on his head, he always…

Vacationing with flair... with Your Man Tours?

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Active person? Check! Avid traveler? Check! Sight-seer? Check! Could be me, I'm describing. Or my husband. Or heck, any of our parents... Actually, now that they've got some more free time on their hands, our parents are really getting into this traveling thing. And the value of…

Michelle Obama's grand European tour: The fashion week in review

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The first lady of the United States of America had an amazing, whirlwind week. She traveled through multiple European countries, met heads of state, attended official dinners and concerts, sat with the sick, gave inspiring speeches to children, embraced the Queen, AND she wore many, many different outfits....

Anime is dieing (in my world)

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In my world, I have Asia, Europe, and North America. Asia = anime, Japanese culture and language, math etc. Europe = my dream romance life, food, friendships etc. North America = blank But right now...RIGHT NOW!!! School is taking up my time. Stinking stinky school. What I have for homework daily: 3…

What is the make-up of a healthy individual?

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So often as Americans, we focus on diet, exercise and sleep. All of which are valid and important, but what about: Stepping back and taking time away from the 'rush of life?' During our film tour in Europe, I experienced a different road to health;...

Follow Me To Madrid - My European Vacation Part I

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I was a bit reluctant to do this, but so many of you emailed me asking to record my experiences so I decide to give it a shot. Keep in mind that I’m not a big fan of cameras or videos, nor do I like making a fool of myself, but I figured I’m old enough and young enough to do so and have fun with...

Cubicle Coach: Vacation time... want more?

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Vive La Difference

Dear CC: I just learned that everyone in Europe gets six weeks off and full health benefits. I’ve been in my job five years and still get two weeks and have to pitch in for insurance. Why do Euros have it so good?