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November 17, 2016
Shop! Stratford Christmas Contest features 15 local businesses
Shopping in Stratford, Ontario, during the holiday season just got that much better. The SHOP! STRATFORD Christmas Contest kicked off the holiday season on November 15, featuring a grand prize valued at more than $1,200 in gift items and certificates.
There are 15 local businesses who have generously contributed to the holiday prize package. Everyone who visits the participating shops will have a chance to enter the draw. The more shops you visit,...
Heal Your Body, Mind, and Soul with Ayurveda
What do the zero, shampoo, a button, and chess have in common? They were all invented in ancient India! Apart from these amazing inventions, India is also the birthplace of two great restorative traditions: Ayurveda and Yoga. Both Yoga and Ayurveda are gaining popularity across the world as people have come to appreciate their naturalistic approach to dealing with the body and mind holistically.
In today’s fast-...
November 16, 2016
Travel in Harry Potter's Footsteps
If you want more Harry Potter in your life, consider traveling to the locations where the Harry Potter movies were filmed. The movies were shot in the UK - in Britain and Scotland. There are tours where you can travel to the places, but remember that many of the scenes were shot in a studio, or are composites of several locations. My best tip? #3! Read on...
Loch Torren - hill location of Hagrid's Hut in the Harry Potter movies
When we were in...
Packing Essentials for an Adventure Holiday
There's no doubt that travel certainly does broaden the mind, but sometimes the excitement of travel plans can cause the mind to forget some of the essentials that need to be purchased and packed! With a city break, this isn't necessarily a problem: you can buy everything you'll need when you get there, and the best advice is often to take less stuff, but more money. If you're opting to get away from it all somewhere quiet and isolated, the chances...
28 Best Bookshops in Dublin
I know you, dear wandering educators. I know you’re always on the lookout for bookshops while you travel (because, well, BOOKS). And where better to find bookshops than in Dublin, an entirely literary city (much like Paris, where we found over 20 English bookstores!). Dublin is a UNESCO City of Literature, where writers are celebrated and people love to read. You can discover more about literary Dublin here. And if you need a place to stay in Dublin...
Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail: 40+ Artisan Destinations in Indiana
Find the perfect piece of art, take a hands-on class, and enjoy great food along the Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail, just west of Indianapolis.
The Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail, now in its 8th year, has become a true visitor destination over the past seven years. This is aself-guided, self-directed driving tour, which features sites such as art galleries, local studios, restaurants, confectionaries, and many other location...
November 15, 2016
A few seconds every day of 11 months of world travel
Eleven months ago, my family sold everything and left the US to travel the world, with no plan to return. Since then, we’ve visited ten countries on three continents, walked hundreds of kilometers through countrysides and cities alike, taken countless trains and planes, met amazing people, and made lifelong family memories.
Time flies pretty fast when you’re having fun, and despite taking photos every day, we tend to forget the little things that ma...
7 Travel Budget Apps to Keep Your Spending in Check
Traveling is a wonderful adventure. But it involves spending, of course - and if it’s not well managed, overspending may occur, which is stressful and makes your travel experience much less fun. Creating a budget manually is time consuming and a daunting task for most travelers, whether they are on a budget or not. Different applications are now available to simplify the traveling experience, assist with packing, help navigate your destination, book...
Fund for Education Abroad 2017 Study Abroad Scholarships
Fund for Education Abroad Opens Applications for 2017 Study Abroad Scholarships
FEA seeks minority, LGBTQI, first-generation, disabled and community college students,veterans, returning learners, and students pursuing language instruction and non-traditional destinations
Starting November 16, 2016, the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) will accept applications for the 2017 class of FEA Scholars, underrepresented students who will receive scho...
November 14, 2016
10 Travel Tips: Take Your Kids to Scotland
Scotland is a land of mystery, history, and the great outdoors. It’s a perfect place for family travel – your kids will LOVE everything about Scotland! From looking for unexplained wave patterns to trying haggis, Scotland is full of hidden and obvious joys. It’s also a place for all ages, where activities can be enjoyed by all.
Here are my top travel tips for taking your kids to Scotland[image error]
1. Harry PotterMuch of the Harry Potter movie series was filmed...
