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September 18, 2015
A Lens on Nature: Four Ace Photographers and the Wildlife Refuges They Love
Wait! Think before you aim that camera at a national wildlife refuge. It may be habit-forming. That’s been true for four standout nature photographers – each hooked on prowling a favorite refuge in hopes of locking eyes with a bird or fox, capturing light and color, and probing the mystery of our animal natures.
All four photographers – April Allyson Abel at Prime Hook Refuge, Delaware; Quincey Banks at Eufaula Refuge, Alabama; Marvin De Jong at Bo...
September 17, 2015
Texas Travel Industry Draws Insiders to Summit
The Texas Travel Industry Association, an Austin-based nonprofit organization, is holding its 30th annual summit at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio this week. Dozens of TTIA members from across the Lone Star State are expected to attend.
These are not the state of Texas travel marketers who gave us the slogan, “TEXAS It’s Like a Whole Other Country,” or “Remember the Alamo.” TTIA members are employed by or own a travel-...
I set out to travel the world in search of better ways to educate our children
We can learn much from those who have searched for answers. One such seeker of knowledge is Ed Berger, who continually impresses me with his curiosity, love for learning, and sense of adventure. We've shared their family's worldschooling adventures- now it's time to share his.
Here's part 1 of the three-part video series. Click through at the endto watch the next.
"In 1969, Ed set out on an incredible adventure. Over the following ye...
September 16, 2015
Newfoundland and Labrador History Comes Alive at The Rooms
Where can you go to learn about the history, culture, and art of Newfoundland – on the site of an historic fort and a fire department from long ago?
The Rooms is a multi-purpose cultural extravaganza that includes the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador.
We loved it.
We loved the glass walls, the soaring space, the boatin th...
The Colorado Sky at Night: San Juan National Park
There's just something magical about the Colorado sky when viewed from the San Juan Mountains. It's more than just the result of elevation lifting you towards the heavens. It's the lack of light pollution, the crispness of the air, the subtle gurgle of a nearby stream and the smell of vanilla wafting from the bark of the Ponderosa pines with their vanilla-butterscotch scent. The crispness of the air washes away your stress, your worries, and thought...
A Backpack Full of Dreams
The thirty-nine ESL students, dark eyed and dark complexioned, each took their turn telling me their name and their country of origin. Mexico. El Salvador. Honduras. Cuba. Peru. Colombia. Ecuador. Lebanon. India. China. Korea.
This is Los Angeles, home to more than 224 languages, not including regional dialects. It was my job, as a guest speaker at the community college, to present the notion of improving English language skills throu...
Exploring History and Art in Rouen, France
Time for a road trip! Today, we’re heading 90 minutes north of Paris by car to explore Rouen, France. Rouen, the capital of Normandy, is located on the Seine and is chock full of history and art – twoof my favorite things.
Exploring History and Art in RouenSettled by the Vikings and beloved by the British, Rouen practically bursts with history. Richard the Lionheart was crowned Duke of Normandy in Rouen – and left his heart here. Joan of Arc perish...
September 15, 2015
Tides on the Thames rise and fall around temporary sculptures
Well, our favorite sculptor, Jason deCaires Taylor, is at it again. We love his work at the Museum of Underwater Art in Cancun, Mexico and have interviewed him about his underwater sculpture park in Grenada, among others. He's one of my favorite artists.
The latest work from Jason is called The Rising Tide. Set in central London, it's extraordinary. Take a look...
Installed on the 3rd of September 2015, the latest work by Jason deCaires Taylor depi...
Traveling the World? What Do You Want to See? One Family's Global Education
It is with great, great pleasure that I share with you a remarkable story and video. It comes from Alex Berger, a friend and fellow international educator, who runs a fantastic site called Virtual Wayfarer (here's our interview with him!). He's also shared his study abroad experiences with us - and now, his extraordinary worldschooling adventures with his family.
Talk about inspiration...and an incredible family that trul...
September 14, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause It Can Change Your Reality
Michelle Belair is a wanderer, social worker, and writer who aims to share the beauty of the world - the nature that creates it and the individuals that inhabit it. With an interest in travel, self-development, and vegan living, she believes that the best way to live is by fueling your heart and energy with all the things that bring you joy and passion. To read more from Michelle, follow her at www.whirlwind-travel.com. She studied abroad in Barbados....
