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September 12, 2017
#StudyAbroadBecause you'll never again have the chance to experience another culture firsthand and carefree
Adam Miguest is a Chicago native and has a BA in International Studies and Linguistics from the University of Illinois. He speaks 9 languages, has been to 30+ countries, and continues to travel indefinitely with the goal of finding the coolest and most unique people, places, and events the world has to offer.
What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/why did you choose where to go?
New languages and new cultures motivated me to study abroad. I'v...
September 11, 2017
Hidden Treasures: The Bridges of Asia
"Something there is that doesn't love a wall," wrote Robert Frost in his well known poem "Mending Wall." And indeed there are many walls, past and present, in places like Berlin and Bethlehem, that are difficult to love.
But this is not so with bridges. Bridges connect instead of divide. They invite us to venture to the other side and see what is there, and allow others to visit us where we are too. They have style, architecturally at least, and...
How to Awaken All Six Senses During Travel
Want to know a secret to one of the best ways to travel? Using your senses. It is genius to incorporate a whole body experience when traveling, whether local travel (try it at your farmer's market!) or to far-flung destinations. Along with an inspirational inforgraphic from Kenwood Travel, here's how:
Pick a place to stay that will give you a visual feast every day, whether it is a location with a balcony or large picture window, where you ca...
Foodie Finds: Best Gelato in Rome
When in Rome, one must eat gelato, yes? With dozens of places to chose from, how do you know which place will deliver the freshest, most authentic gelato? I’m going to make it easy for you and tell you: try Fatamorgana. A friend who has recently relocated to Rome, and is a big organic and natural food person, told me about it - and I went there almost as soon as I landed.
Fatamorgana has five locations in Rome; I tried two. The first was in Trastev...
September 10, 2017
Irish Recipes: Guinness Stew and Brown Bread
It's a cold, rainy, blustery fall day here in Michigan. Immediately, my thoughts turn to warm, comforting Irish recipes. Yes, I remember many cold rainy days in County Kerry, and eating the best Guinness Beef Stew, accompanied by that lovely classic Irish Brown Bread. Here are two recipes that I love to make. They remind me of being in Ireland - and of warming up, and eating well!
Cold rainy fall day on our lake
Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
Adapted fr...
September 9, 2017
Florida Culture During a Hurricane – Sept 9, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture During a Hurricane – Sept 9, 2017 By Josh Garrick
A historically nasty lady named IRMA has put the kibosh on several much-anticipated ‘season openers’ that were scheduled for this week. ALL performing arts companies in Central Florida are following City and County safety guidelines regarding this… HURRICANE, and in every case, your venue will re-schedule impacted performances for a later date. In most cases, Box Offices will reopen...
September 8, 2017
Through the Eyes of an Educator: The Beginning
For decades, I had a first day of school. Elementary, middle, high school, university, and then teaching high school; late August meant a ‘close’ of camp, early September meant the ‘unofficial end’ to beach season, and then it was back to school. That new outfit, that new backpack, and the jitters of what’s to come all became rolled into one - a first day of school. Amidst all of the crazy and looking forward to the unknown, there was a new beginning...
September 7, 2017
Global Education: How to Conquer Global Intolerance
Sitting, watching, admiring. As I gazed upon this beautifully crafted temple in India, I began to think of all the differences in this world, compared to my own. I saw families of many colors all around me. Children, happily bouncing alongside their parents. People pointing, appreciating the amazing and ancient architecture. Everyone overjoyed in sharing this wonder with anyone around them. Then, I quickly realized that this is the...
September 6, 2017
How to Make Brazilian Brigadeiro
Love chocolate? Looking for an easy and delicious globally-inspired dessert recipe? You’ll love these Brazilian Brigadeiro! Not only are these chewy bon bons super easy to make, they’ll satisfy any chocolate craving.
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (plus a little extra for rolling)
chocolate sprinkles
1. Mix cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk and butter in a sm...
September 5, 2017
Exploring Spain: Fall in Love with Inland Alicante
Alicante and the Costa Blanca are popular destinations in Spain amongst sun seekers from all over the world.
The Costa Blanca is known for its beautiful beaches, wonderful climate, and tourist resorts like Benidorm, Altea, Calpe, Gandia, and Javea to the north of the province, and Santa Pola or Torrevieja to the south.
It’s a pity, because the inland areas of the province offer attractive places and some real hidden gems to be discovered.
Bocairente...
