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July 5, 2014
What Can a Teen Learn from Traveling?
Until recently, Africa was one of the continents that I hadn’t visited. In January, I finally got to step foot in Africa. We were taking a week long break from Spain and visiting Morocco. We had brilliant plans: sleep in the Sahara Desert, go to a traditional cooking school, visit Marrakech…
July 1, 2014
The Sack of Panama
“Land Ho,” a crew member yelled. I looked over the edge of the ship Satisfaction and squinted to see the tiny glimpse of land in the distance. Tomorrow we would set off on our journey to raid Panama, said to be the richest city in the western hemisphere. I closed my eyes that evening, knowing it would be my last good night’s rest for a while.
Roadschooling: The Ultimate Guide to Education Through Travel
Many of you know firsthand that travel is an education. By opening yourself up to learning about where you are, you gain a far broader knowledge of the world than any other methods combined.
Artist of the Month: Jennifer Celio
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The beautifully detailed drawings of Jennifer Celio will pull you in to see more and more. Her graphite drawings are precise, clear and neat. As you look at her work, you can almost follow her as she moves through and around the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and catch a glimpse of her love of the sciences.
June 30, 2014
DK Eyewitness Travel London 2014: The Only London Guidebook You'll Need
Like many readers, I just love DK Eyewitness travel guides. They are the travel guide for the intelligent traveler - with fantastic illustrations and photos. And lucky me! I was sent a copy of DK Eyewitness Travel: London 2014 to review. Oh, what a pleasure this is.
Life-changing Summit for Girls in Peru
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I started the organization, Advice to My Thirteen-Year-Old Self (The Advice Project), to support the empowerment and education of teen girls through a series of workshops and classes for teen girls at schools and community centers in New York City.
The colors of a Norwegian summer, from beautiful Sørfjord, Sortland
Summer finaly got to northern Norway. And it will continue!
Took some shots today, 29.6.14 From beautiful Sørfjord, Sortland, where our cabin is...
June 29, 2014
Inventory of Objects for Summer Relocation to New York City
Inventory of Objects for Summer Relocation to New York City
DATE: May 25, 2014
LOCATION: Winston-Salem, NC
Florida Culture for the Week of June 30 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of June 30 By Josh Garrick
July 1 -- Terry Olson Hosts Charles Dickens Trivia Night
June 27, 2014
Ten Things to Do in Tobago
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One of the many reasons travelers head to Tobago is that it is much less developed than its neighbors. What does this mean? Unspoiled beaches, warm hospitality, and plenty of things to do – without the crowds.
