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December 15, 2015
Exploring Germany’s Old Salt Road
Have you ever heard the expression, “Worth your weight in white gold?” If you have, you probably know that it doesn’t refer to rings or riches. Strange as it may seem, “white gold” was once a name for a common mineral most of use on a daily basis: table salt.
Der Lübecker Salzspeicher in heller Erleuchtung, von Andreas Plenz/Saperaud, adapted by Wandering Educators
Table salt is a household staple. Everyone has it, everyone uses it, and most peopl...
Photographer of the Month: Sarah Kierstead
Sarah Kierstead, a native of Fredericton, New Brunswick, discovered her passion for photography only a couple of years ago and at the young age of 19, has proven that she has a eye to capture unique and raw images. She has been traveling around her home province as a lifestyle, portrait, and wedding photographer/filmmaker over the past 10 months professionally - and she wouldn’t have it any other way. With Sarah’s bubbly personalit...
December 14, 2015
A Search for the Best Dumplings in Montreal's Chinatown
If there's one thing I know well, it's the deliciousness of dumplings. Thanks to my husband's love for them, I have tasted them everywhere we go. I've even become a dumpling aficionado, like him. Thinking of eating dumplings is a joy, making them is lovely, but actually eating them is divine.
So when we were in Montreal this summer, a town with a *real* Chinatown (alas, Kalamazoo doesn't have one), we headed there for our di...
December 13, 2015
Florida Culture for the Week of December 14, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of December 14, 2015 by Josh Garrick
NOW to Dec 22 – Dickens by Candlelight
Dickens by Candlelight is a unique holiday tradition in Central Florida as this three-person play presents an ‘up-close’ portrayal of A Christmas Carol. Actors John DiDonna, Morgan Russell, and Monica Tamborello portray ALL of the roles, transforming themselves from character to character as Dickens famous holiday story envelops the audience. Gue...
December 11, 2015
Where to Eat in St. John's, Newfoundland: Tavola
Sometimes the unexpected brings the greatest joy. One of the best meals I had in St. John's, Newfoundland this summer was at Tavola. It was at a meal hosted by Destination St. John's (thank you!), and since I hadn't done any restaurant research before coming to Newfoundland, I didn't know what to expect. But as with all the meals we ate in St. John's, I was delighted and surprised by the excellent food, warm interior, and gre...
December 10, 2015
Best Hikes Near Big Cities
There are so many benefits to spending vacation time in big cities, from the cultural exhibitions and top restaurants, to shopping up a storm and eyeing off amazing architecture. However, sometimes vacations in busy destinations can lead travelers to feeling like they really need some fresh air and strenuous exercise to counter-balance the chaos.
Luckily, there are plenty of top cities around the world which are also home to fantastic hiking trails...
December 9, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause it's one of the best decisions you'll ever make
Danielle Corcione graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey in May 2015. She studied abroad in Bangalore, India and Prague, Czech Republic. Now, she is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/why did you choose where to go?
I studied abroad over the summer between my junior and senior years of college. I'd always wanted to do it, and with a generous scholarship, I was finally able to financially. This lead me to...
Blue: Identity, Self, and Possibility
As a child of the 80s, I hum Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Duran Duran songs while I’m cooking, can instantly remember the smell of the ditto machine, pegged my jeans, wore Out of Africa-inspired outfits, devoured John Hughes movies, and couldn’t wait to get Back to the Future. And, as with probably any teen who grew up in rural America, I longed for New York City – the lights, activities, enormous libraries, culture, theatre, museums, diversi...
December 8, 2015
How to Live an Awesome Life
Let’s be honest – a book with the title How to Live an Awesome Lifeisa no-brainer, as who doesn’t want an awesome life? But let’s delve a bit deeper, and see why you need this book, and what author Polly Campbell means by living an awesome life.
Inundated by busyness in our lives, it’s important to step back and reflect upon our choices, and how we can improve our lives. This is lifelong learning at its best! Whether it is career-related, parenting,...
#StudyAbroadBecause... there are experiences out there that will totally change your life for the better
Emeka Ukaga is a junior dual-degree student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. He grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota, but also has close ties with Nigeria because his parents are from there;Emeka’s a dual-citizen. He has a strong passion for global studies, and because of that is also pursuing a minor in French and certificates in International Engineering, W...
