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1862 - Joshua L. Chamberlain, Class of 1852, after being denied leave to join Union forces in the Civil War, receives leave to study in Europe and proceeds to join the Union Army. He would win a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery at Gettysburg, and eventually be chosen to receive Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.

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Eat, Drive, Love Your Way Down I-95 (NPR)

A husband and wife who believe they have learned everything you need to know about Interstate 95 have written a book, Drive I-95: Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia. They say you can have fun every day along this 2,000-mile-long buffet.

Blogging Abroad: Chris Houdlette ’12 Shares Experiences from China

Chris Houdlette ’12 spent the summer in Hangzhou and Beijing, China, and continues his off-campus study program during the fall semester. He regularly updates his blog, Dropped Chopstick, with detailed and engaging descriptions of his experiences in China.

Terracotta Warriors, part of an elaborate tomb of China's first emperor. From Chris Houdlette's blog, Dropped Chopsticks.

Bowdoin, Brunswick Showcased in Travel Article (Boston Globe)

The Bowdoin College Museum of Art and Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum are highlighted amid must-see Brunswick destinations that also include the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum and Fat Boy Drive-In in the travel piece, “The Book On An Old College Town.”

Slide Show: How New Yorkers Know You're A Tourist (LIFE)

It’s not just that you’re standing there with an open map and a bewildered look on your face; there are other signs that announce you’re “from away” when you hit the streets of New York City, including fussing over celebs and skimping on tips.

Why Summer Vacations Aren't Always All That (Newsweek)

Aside from missed flight connections, disappointing hotels and kids fighting, there are other reasons why your summer vacation may not be the bliss-inducing holiday you’ve anticipated — and why taking shorter trips more often may do the trick.

Top 50 Roadside Attractions in U.S. (TIME)

Summer vacations often mean road trips that include spectacular attractions along the way. TIME has compiled a list of the 50 best, including the Desert of Maine in Freeport.

Video: Watch a Guy Walk Across America in Under 2 Mins. (WalkUSA)

The World's Happiest People (Forbes)

You guessed it! Once again, researchers at Gallup have found that the folks in Scandinavia are the happiest in the world. Those of us in the U.S… well, we’re much happier than the people who live in Togo.

Frank Hwang ’99 Live from Le Tour de France

Frank Hwang ’99, Global Marketing Director for Cannondale, is in France for Le Tour. Cannondale sponsors Team Liquigas, featuring one of pro cycling’s premier riders, Ivan Basso. While he’s over there, Frank is sending us periodic dispatches for an inside look at one of the world’s most famous sporting events.

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Social Media: The New Way of Getting Heard at Hotels (Wall St. Journal)

Have a complaint about your hotel room? Tweet about it? Hotel management may be keeping tabs on your social networking activities prior to and during your stay to ensure customer satisfaction. In some cases, your Facebook status may get you an unexpected upgrade!