by Penny Zibula | Aug 7, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Europe’s Best Preserved Medieval Street Is Anything But a Mess. York (in the UK) is a city of history, mystery and unusual sights. One location that contains all three elements is the Shambles, a narrow cobbled street that evokes questions you probably would never ask... by Penny Zibula | Jul 31, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Unwavering Devotion in Its Purest Form. Granada is one of those cities that will immediately take your breath away, and not just from navigating its hilly terrain and cobblestone streets. It is seductively beautiful and – for the most part – historically... by Penny Zibula | Jul 24, 2015 | Food & Beverage, North America, Weekly Wow!
Converting Southern Pennsylvania’s Bounty of Luscious Fruit into Delectable Wines. My no-fail slow cooker pot roast was fall-apart tender, and the potatoes, carrots and peppers were done to a turn. As we sat down at our dinner table with good friends, Simon poured the... by Penny Zibula | Jul 10, 2015 | Middle East, Weekly Wow!
Hot Coffee and a Cool Place for a Bar Mitzvah We were in the desert, and deserts are supposed to be hot. Right? Well, the Negev in Israel obviously didn’t get the message on that morning in early March. Oh, it was warm to be sure, but not the preview of hell I was... by Penny Zibula | Jul 2, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Peace and Love, Quaker Style. Within moments of being seated, the traditional silence began to gently enfold us in its welcoming warmth. Occasionally, a member of the congregation would rise to share a favorite memory of my father-in-law, Sidney Lock, with all who had... by Penny Zibula | Jun 26, 2015 | North America, Weekly Wow!
Higher Education, High Spirits and High-Jinx. Our small walking tour group followed closely behind the young man in the safari suit and pith helmet, anticipating his next tale from nigh on 400 years of Harvard University history. Our guide, Professor William James of...