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Lisa Peterson
May 31, 20212 min read
Wondering where I'm Wandering?
Since launching this project in January of this year, we've kept the pace of virtually visiting one new country each week. Together,...
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Lisa Peterson
May 12, 20211 min read
11 Interesting Facts about Georgia
Today, we continue on our virtual backpacking trip through Europe, and our next stop is... Georgia! Let's go! The very first Europeans...
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Lisa Peterson
May 10, 20212 min read
TV SHOW REVIEW: Lupin (in France)!
This week, I stumbled upon a show that was perfect for this project, and perfect for our current week in #France... Lupin! This is a...
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Lisa Peterson
May 8, 20211 min read
FILM REVIEW: Amélie (France)
The next film we watched along our virtual backpacking trek through Europe, at our current stop in #France was the 2001 movie, Amélie. I...
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Lisa Peterson
May 8, 20211 min read
BOOK REVIEW: A Year in Provence
This past week, I read three novels that took place in #France. My goal throughout this project has been to read one per week, but some...
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Lisa Peterson
May 8, 20212 min read
BOOK REVIEW: The Room on Rue Amélie
This past week, I read three novels that took place in #France. My goal throughout this project has been to read one per week, but some...
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Lisa Peterson
May 8, 20212 min read
BOOK REVIEW: Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
This past week, I read three novels that took place in #France. My goal throughout this project has been to read one per week, but some...
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Lisa Peterson
May 8, 20215 min read
Recipe: Coq au Vin from France (and technically from the queen herself - Julia Child!)
Today's task in this project of virtually backpacking through Europe was to make a meal from #France. Before I get into the recipe, I...
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Lisa Peterson
May 7, 20213 min read
21 Fabulous Things to Do in France
France is next on our virtual tour of Europe. This is the world's #1 tourism destination, and it is so easy to understand why. This is...
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Lisa Peterson
May 5, 20212 min read
19 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know about France
Today, we continue on our virtual backpacking trip through Europe, and our next stop is... France! We will really enjoy an exciting...
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Lisa Peterson
May 2, 20212 min read
BOOK REVIEW: The Year of the Hare by Arto Paasilinna
This past week, I read two very different books that took place in #Finland. The second was The Year of the Hare, by Arto Paasilinna....
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Lisa Peterson
May 2, 20212 min read
BOOK REVIEW: The Maid Silja by F.E. Sillanpää
This past week, I read two very different books that took place in #Finland. The first was The Maid Silja: The History of the Last...
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Lisa Peterson
May 2, 20213 min read
Recipe: Lihapiirakka (Meat Pies) and Kurkkusalaatti (Cucumber Salad) from Finland
Today's meal is from #Finland - and it is definitely a departure from everything we have made so far in this project - we are using dough!...
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Lisa Peterson
May 1, 20214 min read
Top 20 Super Cool Things to Do in Finland
Finland is next on our virtual tour of Europe. It's easy to fall in love with this beautiful country - it has so many fun things to do,...
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Lisa Peterson
Apr 30, 20213 min read
32 Fun Facts about Finland
Today, we continue on our virtual backpacking trip through Europe, and our next stop is... Finland! We can't go wrong visiting the...
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Lisa Peterson
Apr 26, 20212 min read
BOOK REVIEW: The Autumn Ball by Mati Unt
This past week, I read The Autumn Ball: Scenes of City Life by Mati Unt, which took place in #Estonia. This book was written in 1979 and...
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Lisa Peterson
Apr 25, 20212 min read
Recipe: Baked Pork Stroganoff w/Mayonnaise; and Barley Porridge from Estonia
Today's meal is from #Estonia - and there were two components to it: Sealihast Ahjustrooganov Majoneesiga (Baked Pork Stroganoff with...
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Lisa Peterson
Apr 24, 20215 min read
23 Fun Things to Do in Estonia
Estonia is next on our virtual tour of Europe. It's easy to fall in love with this beautiful and complex country - it has so many fun...
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Lisa Peterson
Apr 20, 20212 min read
21 Fascinating Facts about Estonia
Today, we continue on our virtual backpacking trip through Europe, and our next stop is... Estonia! I knew very little about Estonia...
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Lisa Peterson
Apr 18, 20211 min read
A Yummy Souvenir from Denmark!
As we bid farewell to #Denmark this week after all of our fun virtual adventures, we do so with a delicious souvenir! Have you ever...
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