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Elizabeth Hey
Elizabeth Hey is a member of Midwest Travel Journalists Association and has received numerous awards for her writing and photography. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook @travelbyfork.
Consider some of these strategies for planning trips that emphasize group fellowship.
Groups can help on construction projects with Habitat for Humanity, cleanup at Gulf Islands National Seashore or participate in other voluntourism in Pensacola.
The Florida Panhandle has attractions, festivals, “voluntourism” and other travel opportunities that will appeal to a broad range of ages.
Black Madonna, photo by Elizabeth Hey Statues or paintings of the Virgin Mary with dark or black skin and European features were often made in Italy during the 13th and 14th centuries. Some claim that these representations hold miraculous powers. At Oropa Sanctuary’s chapel, the 13th-century black Madonna holds a golden apple (signifying original sin) […]
View of Bella, Italy, photo by Elizabeth Hey During a tour through the Lauretana water factory, our group learned about one of Italy’s premier waters, both sparkling and nonsparkling. Bottles are filled, with water flowing from the surrounding mountaintops straight into stainless steel pipes, and readied for shipping. “Our trademark-blue-colored bottles protect the water from […]
Although relatively unknown to travelers from the United States, Italy’s Piedmont region combines rich religious offerings with culinary delights.
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