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December 14, 2014

A Warm Welcome at Palomar, Kimpton's Luxury Boutique Hotel in DC

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We found a home. When we were invited to the White House for the Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship this past week, we knew we'd need a home base.


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Published on December 14, 2014 12:32

Italy: 100 Locals Tell You Where to Go, What to Eat, and How to Fit In

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You know when you've found a kindred travel spirit, you can't get enough of sharing experiences? And you talk all night, and then over coffee for breakfast, barely stopping and gleaning each other's knowledge for new places to go, things to see, dishes to try...


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Published on December 14, 2014 07:25

December 13, 2014

White House Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship

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I truly believe that international education can change the world. From studying abroad, hosting exchange students, working abroad, doing international internships, taking international classes, learning languages, taking a gap year, asking questions and learning about people’s lives, and traveling, there is a plethora of ways to learn about people, places, cultures, and


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Published on December 13, 2014 12:27

Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern: Saugerties' Luxury Boutique Hotel

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Named best boutique hotel in the Hudson Valley for two years in a row, the Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern has become the place to stay for discerning travelers and visitors to the Hudson Valley.


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Published on December 13, 2014 07:27

Ring in the New Year in China at the Hanshan Temple Bell Ringing Festival

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In Suzhou, China locals and visitors literally ring in the New Year at the Hanshan Temple Bell Ringing Festival. Held on December 31st, the festival welcomes the New Year in Suzhou. Hanshan Temple, over 1400 years old, is one of the ten most famous temples in China. In ancient times, monks struck the bell at midnight to remind people a new day was coming.


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Published on December 13, 2014 07:18

December 12, 2014

Film Studies International Interning in London: Jamie Bergey​

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Jamie Bergey is a current student at the University of Pittsburgh and will graduate in April 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and Economics. She completed an international internship in London, England with the MAMA Youth Project organization.


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Published on December 12, 2014 07:35

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This week, we were honored to be invited to the White House! Here, the White House convened the most influential travel bloggers for the White House Travel Bloggers Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship.


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Published on December 12, 2014 05:59

December 8, 2014

Why You Should Vacation to the Same Destination







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Exploring new destinations is awesome. There’s nothing like a new adventure. It’s uncharted territory and a place you can discover new things. It’s getting away from the familiar and embracing the new opportunity.


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Published on December 08, 2014 05:11

Florida Culture for the Week of December 8 By Josh Garrick

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Florida Culture for the Week of December 8 By Josh Garrick


 


Dec 11 and 12 – CFCArts presents Home for the Holidays


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Published on December 08, 2014 04:57

December 5, 2014

Interning with the European Parliament: Interview with Alexandra O'Neill

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Alexandra O’Neill graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in April 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication and a Certificate in Western European Studies. She had an amazing international internship with the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium and Washington, D.C.


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Published on December 05, 2014 07:15