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July 13, 2016
How and Why to Include Pokemon Go In Your Travels
The latest craze to hit the world is Pokemon Go. This augmented reality game utilizes your smart phone via GPS and camera to find pokemon in the real world. Once you start, you can't stop - it's so much fun to explore and play and catch pokemon.
It's free to play, and - handled right - can get your kids moving and exploring. Note: there are in-app purchases to enhance the game. Studying abroad? What better way to learn your new town?For you or your...
#StudyAbroadBecause Why Not?
Laura Breshock is the Donor Relations Coordinator at Pike Place Market Foundation in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Linfield College (Oregon) in 2014 with a BA in History. During her undergrad, she traveled to Oslo, Norway for her study abroad, where she studied cultural education. She graduated from King’s College London in 2016 with a MA in Creative and Cultural Industries. She is interested in music, art, and history. She is currently savi...
July 12, 2016
The Unforgettable Experience of Teaching English in Thailand
Studying or working abroad is an amazing experience that can greatly impact someone's life. While volunteering to teach English with my family in Thailand, I had the opportunity to interview another person with a lot of international experience. My friend Craig has been working as an English teacher for eight years. Teaching English has dramatically changed Craig's life. He came to Thailand for boxing, and ended up making connections and landing a te...
Worth a Trip? A Visit to the Blue Smurf Village in Andalusia, Spain
When I think southern Spain, one of the first things that comes to mind is solid white villages, lightly sprinkled into the folds and valleys across the coastline hills. But a few years ago, during the filming of The Smurfs 3D, this iconic tradition was broken… let me explain.
Before filming, in summer 2011, Sony painted a typical white Andaluz (southern Spanish) town blue, presumably because Smurfs are blue. To achieve this, they used 4000 litres (...
July 11, 2016
#VolunteerAbroadBecause...Cultural Interchange Brings Understanding
John Dwyer, of Over50andOverseas.com (read another of ourinterviews with him here!), notes, “In 1991 I joined the Peace Corps. My Peace Corps service in Guatemala in 1991-92 led to work as a United Nations Volunteer in the first elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the Bosnian War. I have since worked elections in 12 other countries. A particular highlight of my international work was managing camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in 20...
Know New Zealand?
"Sure, I know New Zealand. Lord of the Rings, Narnia and all that…"
New Zealand is a large country with a small population: about four million people in a country a little larger than Britain, a little smaller than Italy. This means there's a lot of unspoiled land to explore. In the new millennium, New Zealand's amazing landscapes have been pushed into international focus thanks to the work of Kiwi directors Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings, King Kong) and Andrew Adamson (Shrek 1...
7 Best Places to Visit in New Zealand
New Zealand is a green paradise set out in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, and worthy of awe. However, many visitors only have a month to explore, which is far less time than this sub-tropical island deserves. I myself have lived here for more than ten years, and I haven’t seen everything. But if you’re worried about time, here is my list of the seven best things to do and places to visit in New Zealand, on both the North and South Islands.
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Top 5 cruises of the world
In the world market of tourist routes, there is a huge number of sea cruises. Many tourists are at a loss when the time comes to choose the one that they will enjoy most. We have decided to help all who wish to take a trip on a luxury cruise-liner and present a selection of the 5 most popular - and very original - sea cruises.
Do not be surprised, but in the past few years, extreme cruises have become very popular. A cruise to Alaska is a leading o...
Studying Abroad? Here's Your Ultimate Packing List
Packing for short trips is hard. Packing for long-term study abroad trips is even harder. I will admit, I procrastinated until the last day to pack. It felt like such a daunting task. The biggest thing I learned is if you forget something, you typically can find it there or something close to it. So don’t overthink it too much! I put together this packing list to hopefully help you make packing a little easier. You'll be packing for the travel time...
July 10, 2016
Florida Culture for the Week of July 10, 2016 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of July 10, 2016 by Josh Garrick
Current – Over $17 Million Raised for Orlando Pulse Club Victims
On June 30 it was announced that the organizations Equality Florida, the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida (The Center), the National Compassion Fund and OneOrlando had combined to raise over $17 million to assist the families of the 49 killed, the 53 who were shot and the hundreds targeted June 12 at the Pulse night...
