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September 8, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause you will see the beauty of the unknown
Originating from Paradise, Newfoundland, Morgan Chafe is completing her Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) with a concentration in the field of Marketing and Communications at Memorial University. She is a lover of fashion, politics, travel and food while living on a student budget. Some of her favourite things include: coffee, Netflix, lipstick and peonies. Follow her on twitter and instagram @MorganChafe.
What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/wh...
5 Unusual Things to Do In Iceland
Iceland is an unusual place. Traveling here is an education in folklore, huldufólk, the uniqueness of living on a small island, and in the creativity that arises from living in such a stark landscape.
Here, you learn that the hidden peopleencourage living harmoniously with nature, that winters can be long and fresh food historically hard to find, that trees aren’t necessary for extraordinary beauty, that history is present in everyday life, and that...
September 7, 2015
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Poland (Krakow, Warsaw, & Auschwitz/Birkenau)
I had friends in high school that traveled to Eastern Europe, family who emigrated, and a history shared with millions. It’s been a place ‘on my list’ for the longest time, so when the opportunity arose, we jumped on it. Tenth graders in New York schools learn about life in Eastern Europe during, before, and after the Holocaust. Eleventh graders touch on life and politics, but focus more on America’s entrance into World War II. But for many of us, w...
A Storytelling Workshop in Morocco
Deep Travel returns to Morocco this October, inviting you on a nine-day workshop to help preserve a fading art form: storytelling.
Morocco's ancient storytelling tradition stretches back over 1,000 years. For generations, masters of the art performed their iconic tales in Marrakech's main square, Jamaa el Fna. But in these days of TV and Internet, such a subtle art form is being lost.
On this storytelling workshop, you will get to hear the storytelle...
Florida Culture for the Week of September 7, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of September 7, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Current: Kids from the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida became Honorary ‘Mouseketeers’ at the Amway Center on the Opening Night of 100 Years of Disney On Ice on September 4.
Gifts, dinner, a visit from Mickey himself, and VIP seats for their first-ever ice show gave them a ‘magical’ experience they will never forget.
FINAL WEEK to Sept 13 – Breakthrough Theatre Presents...
September 4, 2015
Sharing Hands and Building Bridges: A Day of Community Service in an Amazonian Village
A Note from ChristaD, Education and the Rainforest Editor:
This post was written by Kailini C., a high school student from the Gunston School in Maryland. Kailani is a participant in the 2015 Amazon Workshops Student Field Reporter Project which enlisted the help of several students to share their 2015 Amazon experiences with us. Over the coming months, the Education and the Rainforest posts will feature Kailani's words, photos, and reflections – g...
September 3, 2015
Top 10 Family-friendly restaurants in St. John's, Newfoundland
St. John’s (one of my favorite places in the world!) has a wide variety of places to eat, from small to large, ethic to local, cheap eats to gourmet cuisine. But where are the best places to feed your kids – and yourself? No overplayed children’s menus here – these are great restaurants that serve excellent food.
Here are my top 10 family-friendly restaurants on the Rock(in alphabetical order so as not to play favorites - they...
September 2, 2015
Undefeated: The Story of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
There are a few things that Michiganders know, growing up. One is the beauty of a Michigan winter (good thing, because it is very snowy and cold!). Second is the incredible landscape we live in, from beaches to mountains, city to rural, and even a few islands thrown in. Another is our strong work ethic – arising from our northern European ancestors, and strengthened through winter and landscape.We honor this work ethic here, in a...
September 1, 2015
Every Journey Matters: Marine Atlantic Ferries to Newfoundland
Get ready and fasten your seatbelts! We’ve just returned from an Epic Canadian Road Trip, driving from our home in Kalamazoo, Michigan all the way out to St. John’s, Newfoundland (yes, a ferry was involved). Why? Well, I’m the co-founder of Writing Walking Women, and we chose St. John’s as the site of our conference this year – MUCH more on that to come! And, our daughter, Lillie (13), said that every teen should have an epic road trip. SO.
Here's p...
Artist of the Month: Lisa Hsia
Lisa Hsia is unlike the studio artists we have shared in the recent past. Actually, Lisa has no studio at all! She is a traveler and her art has to be portable. She takes her work with her out into the world, documenting in words and illustrations what she observes.
Now if you think Lisa limits her work to the Oakland, California (US) area where she currently lives, you are quite mistaken. Lisa truly does travel and a few years ago she...
