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How To Recreate Oktoberfest At Home

Each autumn, a parade of horse-drawn carriages, carnival floats and bands process through Munich, Germany to the Theresienwiese. This large open space hosts the famous Oktoberfest, a beer festival that lasts for two wonderful weeks. Germans never refer to it as Oktoberfest; instead they call it the Wiesn. Its convivial beer tents, funfair rides, food stalls and street performers all ensure that everyone has fun. Oktoberfest is canceled for 2020—a busy beer festival wouldn't be a COVID-safe envir

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6 Delicious Campfire Meals to Make Outdoors

Whether you’re planning a fall camping trip or want to make good use of your home fire pit, cooking dinner around the campfire is a foolproof way to have a good time. There’s something special about cooking in the great outdoors — it just makes food taste better.

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Around the World In One Hour - How To Travel In Virtual Reality

If you miss the feeling of genuine discovery that comes with international and adventure travel, now might be a great time to get a pair of Virtual Reality (VR) goggles.

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Why You Should Attend Braemar's (Virtual) Highland Games

The Highland Games of Braemar, Scotland have been held every year since 1832, and while this year's will take place without spectators, you'll have a unique chance to watch them from home.

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How To Customize A Camper Van, And Why You'd Want To

Scott Adamson knows a thing or two about custom camper vans--he's lived in one for four years. Now, he helps full-time van lifers and weekend warriors alike how to build the van of their dreams.

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A Beginner's Guide to Bird Watching in Your Own Backyard

Bird watching is an easy, affordable way to stay entertained while we’re largely sequestered in our homes for the foreseeable future. All you need are a few simple items and a reserve of patience, and this tantalizing hobby can become a beloved new routine.

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5 Easy Turkish Meze Dishes You Can Make Yourself

It’s tough to pick an ideal Turkish dish, but most locals would agree that meze — side dishes or appetizers — top their foodie favorites list. It’s typical to start a meal with a spread of different meze, usually placed ortaya (in the middle) for everyone at the table to share.

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Tired Of Working From Home? How to Turn Your Car Into a Foolproof Mobile Office.

If you’re working from home during the pandemic, this could also be an opportunity to go camping or see parts of the country you may never otherwise visit from the comfort of your car. Here's the gear you'll need to ensure that you can stay connected at work while still exploring the country.

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7 Places in the U.S. That Will Make You Feel Like You're In Europe

You might not be able to make it over to Europe this summer, but these closer-to-home destinations will make you feel like you hopped the Atlantic.

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The First 5 Things to Cook From "Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand"

Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand isn't a Thai cookbook; it's very specifically a Bangkok cookbook, full of photos, anecdotes, and delicious recipes from the Thai capital.

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The First 5 Things to Cook From "The Good Food of Szechwan"

The Good Food of Szechwan: Down-to-Earth Chinese Cooking is something of a cult classic, considered by many to be the definitive book about home-cooked Chinese food in the U.S. If you can get your hands on a copy, here are the first five recipes you should tackle.

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7 Famous Breads From Around the World, And How To Make Them

If the shortage of yeast and bread flour is anything to go by, many of us have rekindled a love of baking during lockdown. Now that you have the basic technique under your belt, why not treat yourself to a new loaf tin and try to recreate some of these breads from around the world?

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How to Make Campfire Pizza During Your Summer Outdoor Outings

Pizza might strike you as an obvious camping food, but it's surprisingly easy to make on a grill, if you bring the right tools.

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8 Great Board Games for Adventurous Travelers

Finding it hard to satisfy your wanderlust while being stuck at home? Growing tired of all of your traditional board games for entertainment? Here are some great options that transport players to fascinating places across the globe, while educating them about world cultures and geography.

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7 Less Crowded Alternatives To Big-Name National Parks

If you want to enjoy America's national parks this summer, but want to avoid large crowds, these lesser-known national parks still offer incredible sights, with fewer people around.

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How to Make Bouillabaisse, France's Famous Fish Soup

Bouillabaisse is one of France’s most iconic dishes, a stew rich in flavour and packed full of nutritious fish, and believe it or not, this signature soup is surprisingly easy to prepare. If you’re keen to try it at home, here’s how to make French Bouillabaisse.

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How To Turn Your Backyard Into a Movie Theater

If you can't travel right now, a novel way to spend your outdoor summer evenings is by hosting (socially distant) outdoor movie nights, and with the advent of portable smart projectors, it’s easier than ever to set up a proper cinema in your own yard.

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Bring The Indoors Out With REI's West Elm Collaboration

If your summer travel plans have been scaled back to nearby parks or your own back yard, REI and West Elm just teamed up to deliver a lineup of well-designed picnic and outdoor gear to encourage you to spend more time outdoors.