Suomalainen sänky (The Finnish Bed), by ethnologist Leena Sammallahti and researcher Marja-Liisa Lehto (SKS 2006), is an illustrated history of Finnish sleeping arrangements, from simple benches along the wall, once common in many farms, even elaborately carved and padded. luxury laps of upper-class houses. Sammallahti wanted to put the Finnish bed in the spotlight it…
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What to see and do on the Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island of Hawaii is a spectacular place to explore. You will enjoy a wide variety of activities including sightseeing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, water sports, dolphin swim tours, deep sea fishing, whale watching and much more. Plan your own island exploration itinerary or just take the Big Island tour and let them drive…
Cheap Getaway Deals: A Guide to Finding Affordable Airfare, Hotel Accommodations, and More
A couple of decades ago, vacation planning was hard work. You had to look at advertisements in newspapers and magazines just to find a good deal, unless you had enough money to hire a travel agent to find one for you. Today, you can be your own travel agent and simply sign up for phone…
Magnetism of Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is a little piece of heaven … a modern town located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Riviera Maya. One of the most fascinating destinations in the world, Playa del Carmen is part of the Riviera Maya! This beautiful area of Mexico has the natural integrity of its territory…
Branson: a complete entertainment package
Branson is a city that showcases a unique combination of live entertainment and traditional family fun. Branson is a city in the county of Taney of the state of Missouri, the United States. In order to find some land and a better life. Later, in the year 1912, the city was officially incorporated with around…
Inground pools: the only way to build a pool
Lounging around the pool and swimming are popular summer activities that adults and especially children love after school is over. They’re a great way to keep cool on canine summer days, but they can also be dangerous if pool dwellers aren’t closely watched by adults. In-ground and above-ground pools are the two most popular types…
What to do in the Dominican Republic: the 10 most unforgettable activities of Dominican resorts
Vacationing in the Dominican Republic is not exactly like vacationing elsewhere in the Caribbean. There are many things to do in the Dominican Republic that you cannot do elsewhere. And of course you can also do the things you love while on vacation. Here are the 10 most unforgettable activities of the Dominican resorts. 10….
Ann Arbor Eats – Enjoy Ann Arbor’s Best Open Air Restaurant – Dominick’s!
Dominick’s, known as one of the best summer spots in Ann Arbor, has a stunning outdoor patio to enjoy all summer long. All the locals know that when Dominick’s opens, it is officially summer! When you walk in the door, grab an outdoor picnic table on the patio and line up with your friends (you’ll…
Out-of-State Investing Guide for Commercial Real Estate Investors in Los Angeles, California
Isn’t real estate supposedly one of the best investment class categories in the world? People always need a place to live, right? So why does it seem almost impossible to invest in real estate in California, which is known alongside New York and Florida, as one of the best places in the world to invest…
Primal Scream and Nude Run at Harvard
My daughter, Jasmin, asked me one day on the phone if I had seen running naked at Harvard, where I was currently enrolled. “What is the nude race?” I asked. “Mom, I can’t believe you’ve never heard of this when you’ve been at Harvard for so long.” He explained to me that the nude race…