DeAnn Sloan

A 10-Year-Old’s 10 Favorite Things to See and Do at Chincoteague Island

At 10 years old, Chincoteague Island is everything — ponies, ocean waves, and adventure around every corner. Here’s a list off all the best parts of the island through the eyes of a kid who’s seen it all and loved every second. (more…)

Belgium’s Shrimp-Fishing Horsemen: A Living Tradition of the North Sea

What do shrimp, the North Sea, and draft horses have in common? A centuries-old tradition known as paardenvissers, that’s what. Learn about the Belgian horsemen who still ride their sturdy Brabants into the surf to haul in nets of shrimp.

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