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November 13, 2015
Shop the Victorian Christmas Trail in Gorgeous Stratford, Ontario
You know how much I love Stratford, Ontario - we've explored their Pumpkin Trail, Bacon and Ale Trail, and Chocolate Trail. Now, there's a fun Victorian Christmas trail to discover!
The Victorian Christmas Trail, makes holiday shopping in Stratford both fun and festive. Presented by Stratford Tourism Alliance, local shops offer distinctive presents for ChristmasTrailshoppers inspiring holiday gift ideas. The Christmas Trail package includes six vou...
November 12, 2015
Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom: Adrift in Istanbul
It’s true: everyone loves Istanbul. Those that have been can’t wait to go back, again and again. They tell their friends (like I am always telling you!), and more and more people head to Istanbul first, and then explore other areas of this remarkable country. But what would it be like to actually live there?
Luckily for us, one of my favourite writers, Lisa Morrow, has a new book out about living in Istanbul. Entitled Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom...
November 11, 2015
Romping on the Fertile Waters: The Bounties of Inle Lake, Myanmar
Rivers and lakes are living systems, both above and below the waters. The lives and livelihoods of creatures above and creatures below are deeply intertwined in large lake/river systems, and such is the case with Inle Lake, the connected chain of waterways and water bodies—small and large—in Myanmar.
I had the pleasure of spending a couple of days jaunting through the channels and into the villages and historic sites surrounding the lake, part of T...
Touring guitarist finds unexpected reason to stay home more
You're in the car listening to the SAME cloying, made-for-children CD aGAIN (oh, and your toddler insists on track 3 on repeat).
But wait! There's an escape! Help Matt Heaton fund his new album, Toddlerbilly Riot!in exchange for an infusion of clever songs that kids love... and adults do, too:
Matt makes music for kids with the discerning ear of an adult musician. Toddlerbilly Riot!is his second CD of smart music for families, and he's asking parents...
November 10, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause... Even if you think you know yourself, there’s so much more to discover
Born and raised in Plymouth, Michigan, Natalie Zazula enjoyed her collegiate years living in Pittsburgh. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (marketing) and a Bachelor of Arts (nonfiction English writing) from the University of Pittsburgh in August 2015. Her final 12 credits were earned while studying abroad in London, England! Read up on her interview below to learn more about her international experiences.
What motivated y...
Inside Study Abroad Announces Launch of the Global Pro Institute
Inside Study Abroad (we've shared their story hereand Brooke's study abroad experiences here) is excited to announce the launch of the Global Pro Institute, a 6-week online professional development, training, and coaching program for aspiring professionals in international education. This program provides a much-needed community of support and comprehensive information to help bridge the gap between being a passionate international...
November 9, 2015
Hanging With The Locals
I was waiting at an old dock for the next boat to Bergen that early morning in May, the crisp air in the idyllic Norwegian village carrying with it the scent of trees and deep, still seawater. The landscape was breathtaking and unique to this heavenly part of the world, where majestic mountains overlooked a network of meandering fjords. Small white homes dotted the green foothills. As my husband and I waited in silence for our boat to arrive, a grou...
Visiting the Inside of a Lighthouse
“Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars? I could really use a wish right now.” – Airplanes B.O.B featuring Hayley Williams
This musical line doesn’t really need to exist for people who live or vacation on a lake, especially a Great Lake. Having vacationed in the thumb of Michigan on Lake Huron, and even lived there for a summer, I’ve had an abundance of stars – both in the sky and reflecting on the water so that when...
Florida Culture for the Week of November 9, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of November 9, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Nov 10 to 15 – Direct From Broadway – Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of Cinderella’s better known ‘step-sisters’ The Sound of Music and South Pacific. Written as a joyfully contemporary take on the classic tale, this gorgeous production features magical transformations, a masked ba...
November 8, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause... you will regret not going
Elissa Wollins is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in accounting. She spent an incredible semester in Prague, Czech Republic during the spring 2015 semester. Studying abroad forced her to get out of her comfort zone, allowed her to meet people from all over the world, and encouraged her to try things she never would have considered before. “If you study abroad, you’ll come home with a new outlook on life, a few more pairs of shoes, an...
