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September 17, 2017

Florida Culture for the Week of September 17, 2017 By Josh Garrick

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Florida Culture for the Week of September 17, 2017 By Josh Garrick 

NOW to Oct 1 – “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Garden Theatre
When Rob Winn Anderson brings the community together to produce a BIG musical at the Garden Theatre, it’s a touch of Broadway in Winter Garden. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is the brilliant rock opera that follows Christ’s story with lyrics adapted from the Gospels. From Jesus’ mete...

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Published on September 17, 2017 07:36

September 15, 2017

Tasty Travels: Eat Smart in Portugal

Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: We love our friends at Ginkgo Press. They enrich our travels and our meals with lovely guides about eating, travel, language, and culture. We’ve shared author interviews for the backstory to Eat Smart Guides to Germany, France, Denmark, and Sicily - four of their many tasty guides.   The newest Eat Smart Guide, this time to Portugal, was written by Ginkgo Press founder and author Joan Peterson and Eat Smart France guidebook author Ronnie Hess.    Tasty Travels: Eat Smart in Portugal  ...
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Published on September 15, 2017 13:08

10 Tips for Smarter Travel

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I see it all the time. People plan incredible journeys and then come home not having had a good time. The problem? They don’t travel smart. If you’d like to get more out of your travels, follow these tested (by me) guidelines. You’ll thank me later.

10 Tips for Smarter Travel

 

10 Tips for Smarter Travel 1.  Talk to the locals!

Some think that locals want nothing to do with you, that you’re a tourist who just gets in the way; I think this is true sometimes. I believe locals e...

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Published on September 15, 2017 09:10

September 14, 2017

How to Find Teaching Jobs in Europe

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If you love to travel – and are a teacher – have you considered teaching overseas? It’s a wonderful way to combine doing what you love, and being in a new location. Many teachers are interested in finding teaching jobs in Europe – it’s such a popular place. You’ve got a plethora of cultures, relatively close proximity to many countries (great for travel), languages galore, and (my personal favorite) excellent food. 

How to Find Teaching Jobs in Europe

If you’re interested in teachi...
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Published on September 14, 2017 17:44

A Vienna Waltz

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They say that music nourishes the soul and what better place to stir the spirit than Vienna where the genius of Strauss, Mozart, and Beethoven can be heard all over the city – and especially at Christmas time when the snow is on the ground, the trees are decorated and the Christkindl markets are in full swing and doing a brisk trade in Christmas knick-knacks, hot chestnuts and Christmas cheer as eager customers revel in the winter ambience.

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Published on September 14, 2017 17:32

Benefits of Taking A River Cruise

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Have you taken a river cruise? It's an easy and slow way to see a country or area - and make the most of your time. River cruises allow you to take a journey that most won't ever experience - and visit some of the world's most important cities, located right on the water. Paris, Vienna, St. Petersburg, Budapest - all of these important historical cities developed because they were on the water! It's an unexpected way to travel Europe.

Benefits of Taking A River Cruise

A river crui...

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Published on September 14, 2017 09:07

Planning an Educational Trip to Niagara Falls

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When you travel, you are constantly presented with new opportunities to educate yourself. It really is a shame to take the been there got the T-shirt approach when you visit iconic cities, buildings, and natural wonders. You will remember your trip far more if you take the time to pause for a while and educate yourself about the places you visit. Doing so is far better than quickly whipping around the sights, taking a few snaps and leaving it at tha...

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Published on September 14, 2017 08:12

Try the Viennese opera for a unique cultural experience

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Vienna is one of those cities that everyone has heard of, but few know much about. Most people are aware that it is the capital of Austria and has strong links with classical composers such as Mozart and Schubert, and, of course, the famous holiday market, but that is about as far as it goes. 

Like any city, it has a rich and interesting heritage, with lots to see or do – but unlike many of the world’s capitals, it is not a teeming tourist trap, mea...

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Published on September 14, 2017 07:52

How to Photograph Northern Lights

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How to take photos of the beautiful northern lights.

I've shared some Northern Lights photos from Norway here on Wandering Educators, and was asked to share my photographic techniques.

How to Photograph Northern Lights

Camera Gear:

You need a SLR camera, simply because you need to set the shutter speed manually. Compact cameras are rarely more than 15 seconds. I use a Canon 5D Mark II fullframe camerahouse, and a ultra wideangel- lense, Samyang 14mm umc f/2,8.

If you have...

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Published on September 14, 2017 06:55

September 13, 2017

#StudyAbroadBecause... Why Keep the World Waiting?

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Sydney Dydiw is an Industrial Engineering senior at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. She completed three co-op rotations with Connors Group and is the Outside the Classroom Curriculum [OCC] Director of Brand Ambassadors; Additionally, Sydney is the National Organization of Business and Engineering [NOBE] Vice President- External as well. She loves spending time with her dog and reading. 

What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/wh...

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Published on September 13, 2017 10:56