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August 30, 2015
Get Soaked on the Niagara Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour
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.
The very...
Florida Culture for the Week of August 31, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of August 31, 2015 by Josh Garrick
NOW to Sept 30 – Orlando's Magical Dining Celebrates 10th Delicious Anniversary
Magical Dining runs through September 30, and we are invited to select from over 70 participating restaurants to enjoy three-course dinners for $33. In celebration of their 10th Anniversary Visit Orlando has lined 76 fine dining restaurants – more than ever before. There is no better time for ‘Foodies’ to en...
August 28, 2015
Go Eat Give combines travel, food, and volunteering
Have you ever taken a trip where you felt as if you were on the outside looking in? That you were seeing the sights but just from a tourist’s point of view? Have you ever wished that you could connect with a place more, really get a glimpse of what life there is about?
Me, too. For me, travel isn’t just about seeing the sights, it’s about connecting with the culture and the people who live there — and that’s not always easy to do as individuals. For...
Types of travel insurance and what they cover
You've heard it a million times - get travel insurancebefore you go. You've heard stories of times when it was necessary - and a few sad tales of people that didn't get it, and ended up paying a great deal of money - or not getting sufficient medical care. But when you plan your travels, you're usually focused on the details of the trip - and not insurance. In fact, it's often just an afterthought, purchased the night before you go, quickly and with...
August 27, 2015
5 Reasons to Visit Tsilivi, Greece
Located on the northeast coast of the island of Zante, Greece, Tsilivioffers many things for all kinds of travelers - an excellent beach, a waterpark (Splash Fun), Fantasy mini golf, tavernas galore, shopping, great food, plenty of vineyards and that feel of an old fishing village, mixed with travelers enjoying themselves.
Tsilivi is only 20 minutes away from Zante Town, but feels like a world of difference. And now is the perfect time to visit Gre...
August 26, 2015
Best Whale Watching in Newfoundland
Whale watching...it's on everyone's bucketlist - and why? Because it's such a magical experience. Seeing a whale breaching, well, it's incredible. The enormous power, the immensity of the whale, and the rareness of actually seeing one? There's nothing else like it.
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So let's say you're lucky enough to be in one of my favorite places in the world, St. John's, Newfoundland. And, let's say you want to go whale watching.
Don't worry, I've got you cover...
Traveling Somewhere? Take these essentials with you!
Going on a trip far-flung across the ends of the world? Or maybe just stocking up for safety on your great journey to your neighbor next door for a barbeque?
To the ends of the world or not, we’ve all had that one moment where we just stare blank at our backpacks—we’re more lost on what to bring than where we should go. Sadly, not everyone is equipped with the knowledge of travel essentials, causing them not to enjoy the best of their trip, or worse...
Fall is for the Birds
Migratory Bird Festivals Add Excitement at Wildlife Refuges
Want a thrill this fall? Stop at a bird festival on or near a national wildlife refuge to see the sky burst into motion and color. No experience needed. National wildlife refuges are great festival sites because their protected land and water draw so many birds. Here are some great fall bird festivals:
SEPTEMBER 2015
Cape Cod Bird Festival
September 18-20, 2015
Hyannis, MA
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August 25, 2015
Travel Writers' Secrets: Top Montreal Travel Tips
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.
To that...
The Benefits of Dual Language Education
More than a third of students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) are not fluent in English, according to a new survey from Rice University's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) and HISD. The survey found that the best way to help these students learn English involves teaching them in their native tongue.
HERC is part of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Ruth Lopez Turley, a professor of sociology at Rice and the dir...
