With only 1 night and 2 days to spend in Shanghai, often referred to as ‘the Paris of the Orient,’ I drew up a ‘must see list’, which on reflection looked a little ambitious for a traveller who has never been to the city before. There will be no time for a cycling tour, a cooking class, or even a cruise along the Huangpu River.

The world is the best classroom, and whether you travel a couple hours from home or 1,000's of miles, you're bound to learn something new along the way. One of the more interesting things about travel is that is teaches us all about the different cultures around the world and how they differ from our own.

2013 has been a year in which the ARTS stood front and center for us here in Central Florida – in ways in which we may all be proud, but it has also been a year in which we ALL joined in acknowledging the need to help our neighbors who still suffer from hunger …

Holiday Giving – Feed the Need Campaign Raises $96,000 to Fight Hunger