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November 18, 2014

“The Mabinogion” and the Influence of Wales

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When travelers imagine touring the United Kingdom, very rarely do they consider the southwest region of Wales. However, Wales should be known the world over for its profound influence on the whole of Western thought.


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Published on November 18, 2014 18:02

London’s 8 Most Unique Pubs

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In a town (nay, country!) known for pubs, it’s hard to find truly unique ones.


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Published on November 18, 2014 12:18

November 17, 2014

Photographer of the Month: Elia Locardi







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If you're looking for inspirational photos from around the world, then look no further than Elia Locardi, this month's Photographer of the Month. Elia and his uber-talented wife Naomi have been location independent since 2012 and together run their popular website, www.blamethemonkey.com.


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Published on November 17, 2014 13:07

New England Celtic Celebrations Light Up Winter







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Lightly falling snowflakes to heavy snow, winter winds to sparkling clear still night skies: New England winter weather can be varied and challenging -- and beautiful. All the more reason that it is a time and place for gathering in, for celebrating with family and friends, for stories, for good cheer, for dance, for music.


 


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Published on November 17, 2014 08:31

Florida Culture for the Week of November 17 By Josh Garrick

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Florida Culture for the Week of November 17 By Josh Garrick


Now thru Dec 28 – A Christmas Story at Orlando Rep


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Published on November 17, 2014 07:50

November 15, 2014

Foodie Finds: Churchill's British Pub - Wot!

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I think every big city in the US (and some smaller ones, too) has some version of a British pub. Let's face it, we can really be Anglophiles at heart. We won our independence from the motherland in 1776, but we've never really abandoned our heritage.


 


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Published on November 15, 2014 19:51

Exploring Chicago Blues: Inside the Scene, Past and Present

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Have you ever felt like you knew a place, only to learn something that peels back all your knowledge and gives you more? Such is the case with Chicago to me, with a new book by one of my favorite cultural travel writers, Rosalind Cummings-Yeates.


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Published on November 15, 2014 13:26

November 14, 2014

Nimman Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand: What It’s Really Like

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That’s weird, why is there a video embedded in this article? Because I collaborated with a friend of mine to make a video about a modern and trendy street in Chiang Mai.


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Published on November 14, 2014 06:38

Do we care about learning styles?







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The development of students’ self-awareness of their learning styles has long been a concern of mine; that is, students' self-awareness of their learning styles can be used as a tool to improve the process of learning EFL.


 


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Published on November 14, 2014 06:25

November 13, 2014

An Insider's Guide to Bermuda: The ultimate packing guide







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Although the weather is quite consistent and best described as "sub-tropical" throughout the year in Bermuda, there are a few times when it helps to have some helpful inside information.


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Published on November 13, 2014 07:28