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October 16, 2016
Florida Culture for the Week of October 16 – with – ‘Your Halloween Special’ By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of October 16 – with – ‘Your Halloween Special’ By Josh Garrick
October – Orlando is Halloween ‘Capital’ of the World
Halloween comes early to Orlando, and this year its name was MATTHEW. But the good spirits were with us, and MATTHEW came and went from Orlando, leaving us with plenty of time to change our name (briefly) from "theme park capital of the world", to "Halloween capital of the world.” There are still 80 Hallo...
October 14, 2016
Ten Work Tips for Digital Nomads
Digital nomads do what many of us dream and few achieve—they travel the world seekingnew adventures, exciting locales, and cultural experiences, and since they take their work with them, they can continue living this life as long as it feels right. Here are ten work tips for you digital nomads, to help you keep achieving your dreams as long as possible.
1. Plan your workspaces before you arrive in a new place. Start with your networks. Send a tweet or...
October 13, 2016
Want to Live a Sustainable Life Abroad? Find What You Love
It's a dream for many - moving to another country that they love, and then finding (or creating) meaningful work. It might be teaching English, leading food tours, freelancing, or becoming a travel advisor or agent to share the local culture, arts, and music with travelers. Some of these paths are definitely easier than others, in terms of visas, costs, and income. Let’s dig in.
October 12, 2016
The Re-Entry Relaunch Roadmap: Find Your Next Global Adventure
You know that feeling you get when you come home from being overseas, and you just feel BLAH?! That's reverse culture shock, and it's not easy to deal with. Some people avoid it by spending much of their lives abroad (and that's a whole different story). But what if you're back home, and trying to readjust? Well, my friend Cate has a fantastic new workbook that WILL change your life.
The Re-entry Relaunch Roadmap is a fun, unique, a...
Library of Congress Hosts Online Conference for Educators
As the new school year gets into full swing, the Library of Congress will bring teachers and education experts from across the nation together in its second annual online conference for educators. This free two-day event, "Discover and Explore with Library of Congress Primary Sources," will be held October 25-26, from 4-8 p.m. EDT and will be open to K-12 educators from across all teaching disciplines. Last year's event brought toget...
October 11, 2016
Photographer of the Month: Thomas Koidhis
Many creatures call northern Canada home. From birds to beast they survive in an area of broad skies and snowy terrain, where man is less known and the aurora borealis paints the night sky a riot of colours. This is a land that Thomas Koidhis not only calls home, but one he finds his muse and expression in. Join me as we look through his lens and learn about his process, purpose, and vision.
Eastern Dreams
King of the Castle
How did you get interested in photography?
I've pre...
Why You Need to See AJR Live
You have to love a band that starts one of their songs with Spongebob lyrics...
Indeed, we loved the band of brothers, AJR, before we saw them perform live this weekend. But after seeing them in concert? Well, they blew us away with their energy, creative songs, personality, and musicianship.
Adam, Jack, and Ryan are the real deal - musicians that are involved in every aspect of their music, in an era when many hands are often...
October 10, 2016
Top Tips for Getting Through Long-Haul Flights
I recently wrote about getting to London, but something I didn’t include was the flight itself. Before you can start your study abroad adventure, you have to get there first. Spending 7+ hours on a plane isn’t something many people do often, so being prepared can help you get a great start before even landing! I included things I learned from my flying experience and things I would have done differently. I hope it helps before you board your flight...
October 8, 2016
Florida Culture for the Week of October 9, 2016 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of October 9, 2016 by Josh Garrick
TODAY, OCTOBER 9 at 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm – ‘The Illusionists – Live from Broadway’
To accommodate guests affected by the canceled performances of ‘The Illusionists,’ the Dr. Phillips Center announced an additional performance of the “high-tech magic extravaganza” NYTimes on Sunday, October 9. The new Sunday schedule for The Illusionists is Sunday, October 9 at 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm. Subscr...
October 5, 2016
Glencoe Cottages, Scotland
Breathtaking views from every direction. The sounds of the River Tay running through the backyard. An ecologically progressive set of cottages that let you live in nature, whilst being close to many activities...Nestled in between mountains and river, the Glencoe Cottages are an extraordinary place to stay. From the welcome bouquet from owner Victoria Sutherland to the conversations with other guests (who were all repeat guests, which is tel...
