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November 13, 2014

A Turkey Bucket List

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Making a Turkey bucket list is no easy feat. But one list that everyone should attempt, especially if having a limited time in this magnificent country. And it will probably be a pretty big bucket in order to contain everything that amazes, inspires, or simply relaxes one in Turkey.


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Published on November 13, 2014 07:02

November 12, 2014

Studying in Germany: Don’t Speak German? Don’t Worry!

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In July, the Technical University of Munich announced that it was going to start instructing all of its graduate level programs in English.


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Published on November 12, 2014 16:32

November 11, 2014

What is Meditation?

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What is Meditation?


Good question! Do you know, most people don’t! Read on to find out.


In the simplest way: meditation is focusing on now. Not yesterday or tomorrow, not even a second ago. One could say it is an art of concentration and relaxation that can be easy to do, but hard to master.


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Published on November 11, 2014 07:22

November 10, 2014

Perks of Being an Overpacker







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You call me an overpacker like it’s a bad thing, like it’s really so horrible that I brought 5 outfits for a 2 day trip. Perhaps it’s the optimist in me that prefers to see the good in things, because I see plenty of good in being an overpacker that translates into real life perks.


 


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Published on November 10, 2014 07:58

November 9, 2014

Thailand Close Up

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Traveling is an excuse to look at the world with new eyes. What’s different? What’s the same? It’s easy to get distracted by the big differences such as language, architecture, or dress. Training ourselves or our kids to look for the little interesting details is a challenge.


What sort of little detail?


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Published on November 09, 2014 16:45

Florida Culture for the Week of November 10 By Josh Garrick

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Florida Culture for the Week of November 10 By Josh Garrick

 

Forbes: ORLANDO is Number ONE!


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Published on November 09, 2014 13:35

5 Reasons to Visit a Cat Cafe (and 5 Reasons Not To)

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Have you ever heard of a Cat Cafe? If you haven’t… you’re missing out!


 


The Star Wars themed Cat Cafe! From 5 Reasons to Visit a Cat Cafe (and 5 Reasons Not To)


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Published on November 09, 2014 08:05

November 7, 2014

Going on a Blind Date in the Amazon







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Standing on the banks of the Sucasari River as dusk began to settle around me, I strained to hear the sound of approaching boats over the cacophony of rainforest insects and frogs.  


 


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Published on November 07, 2014 09:34

November 6, 2014

Driving Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

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2,400 kilometers of the most beautiful drive in the world – where are you? In Ireland, of course! Stretching from Donegal to Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way is a scenic drive like no other.


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Published on November 06, 2014 13:54

November 3, 2014

The Ocean Enlightens Me

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The tide enchants me with its consistency. The creatures fill my heart, and the unknown drives me. With each beat of the ocean’s heart, it sends waves rising up, crashing on the shore, or slowly stretching up to gently kiss the sand.


 


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Published on November 03, 2014 13:26