Traveling canvasses -- Mattison shows preps for painting trips abroad

LAFAYETTE -- Jody Mattison remembers what it was like to paint the picturesque views of the Italian region of Tuscany and Umbria. While lodging at an ancient Roman watchtower set on a hill overlooking two castles, Mattison captured quaint hill towns, local villages and lush landscapes on her canvas.

Around Town: Anime and the real Mae

The American Cinematheque gets highly anime-ted with its "Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata and the Masters of Studio Ghibli" retrospective.

Thousands Flee Euro Crisis For New Life In Oz

Growing numbers of Europeans are fleeing the euro crisis for a new life in Australia.In the wake of the global financial downturn and with the euro debt crisis still unfolding, many from Greece, Italy ...

Tours by on-base agencies, Feb. 9 and beyond

Email listings to travel@estripes.osd.mil at least two weeks before the desired print date. Prices are based on double occupancy. Listings are printed as space allows.

Summer travels enlighten students

"Soon, nostalgia will be another name for Europe." – Angela Carter Castles, queens, wars and history. Mention any of these words and your audience is likely to conjure up images of that vast, ancient continent across the pond: Europe.

MSC Cruises Invites Guests to 'Move Up in the World' With Free Upgrades

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-- - Guests on select MSC Cruises ' sailings can enjoy the ever-changing vistas with a free upgrade from an interior to a balcony stateroom.With the " Move Up in the World" ...