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  • A shore excursion like no other – St. Marks Basilica in Venice on a rainy night
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    A shore excursion like no other – St. Marks Basilica in Venice on a rainy night

    ByEileen Ogintz October 3, 2018February 1, 2024

    St. Mark’s Basilica is dark and silent as we file in, drenched from the rain. The church is closed to visitors. We are here as an “exclusive” only for passengers of Uniworld Cruises’ River Countess

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  • A Walking Tour of Venice Italy on a Rainy Day
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    A Walking Tour of Venice Italy on a Rainy Day

    ByAndy Yemma October 1, 2018November 10, 2025

    Our Uniworld River Cruise in and around Venice got off to a rainy start but never let a rainy day spoil your fun. Get out and take a walking tour and see scenes like these

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  • Exploring Leonardo Da Vinci’s Creations in Milan, Italy
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    Exploring Leonardo Da Vinci’s Creations in Milan, Italy

    ByEileen Ogintz October 1, 2018May 21, 2024

    Besides the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and other masterpieces, Da Vinci designed a self-supporting bridge, flying bicycle, life sized mechanical lion, musical instruments and much more

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  • When a vacation rental is more than a place to sleep
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    When a vacation rental is more than a place to sleep

    ByAndy Yemma September 27, 2018November 10, 2025

    Fall, of course, is harvest season around the country and there are many festivals to celebrate the bounty, including those that include showing off your prowess in the kitchen and the garden

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  • The Curious Theater Company’s The Cake Fosters Conversation in a Sweet Way
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    The Curious Theater Company’s The Cake Fosters Conversation in a Sweet Way

    ByEileen Ogintz September 26, 2018June 28, 2023

    Talking about controversial issues doesn’t seem so hard when it’s paired with comedy and confection. That’s why The Cake, a play featured at Denver’s Curious Theater Company, is good for both the mind and the stomach

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  • The newest revival of Oklahoma! delights Denver audiences
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    The newest revival of Oklahoma! delights Denver audiences

    ByAndy Yemma September 25, 2018November 10, 2025

    The newest revival of Oklahoma!, which we just saw in Denver, shows that a good theater can produce a beloved musical that not only entertains, but provokes thought and discussion

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  • A recycled foam doggie bed that gets Trooper approval!
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    A recycled foam doggie bed that gets Trooper approval!

    ByEileen Ogintz September 24, 2018July 16, 2021

    Trooper here! I really like my new Restcycle bed — made out of recycled foam — from Ruffwear.

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  • To the top of the city
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    To the top of the city

    ByEileen Ogintz September 20, 2018July 10, 2021

    Let’s hope you aren’t afraid of heights. We’re talking a hands-free walk 1,168 feet up on a 5-foot ledge — EdgeWalk at Toronto’s famous CN Tower holds the Guinness World Record for the World’s Highest External Walk on a Building

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  • Cool gear for the well-traveled doggie
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    Cool gear for the well-traveled doggie

    ByEileen Ogintz September 11, 2018July 16, 2021

    Trooper needs a durable but comfortable bed to sleep on in the mountains. The Outdoor Chill Pad ($45.00) from P.L.A.Y fits the bill

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  • At the Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festival, It’s Not About Winning or Losing
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    At the Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festival, It’s Not About Winning or Losing

    ByAndy Yemma September 11, 2018November 10, 2025

    For my husband and daughter, it proved a fun shared experience—choosing the recipe, shopping for ingredients, and then two evenings cooking in our VRBO rental

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