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August 19, 2013
My Love/Hate Relationship with China's Transportation
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There are 1.3 BILLION people in China. Personal cars are a fairly recent addition to China's roads, and thankfully so! Even with the government-limited issuance of license plates through a monthly lottery, the roads are already congested with their inability to contain such an explosion in numbers and constantly needing repair, and air pollution hangs thick.
August 18, 2013
Florida Culture for the Week of August 19 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of August 19 by Josh Garrick
August 22 – 7:45 to 10:15 am – “From Learning to Working” in Winter Park
White Smoke: Experiencing Pope Francis’s Inaugural Mass Firsthand
Upon scheduling a month’s stay in Rome over a year ago, we had no way of knowing the excitement of selecting a new pope would be part of our trip. We waited anxiously along with Catholics from around the world to see when the black smoke being emitted from the Sistine Chapel would change to white. This is what signified a new pope had been selected.
August 16, 2013
Rainforest Library Overtaken by Crazy US Educators – Crazy GOOD educators!
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What happens when 30 US educators spent an afternoon at CONAPAC’s tiny Amazon library, located along the banks of the Amazon rainforest in Peru? Not your normal library experience, that’s for sure!
August 15, 2013
An Insider’s Guide to Bermuda: Crystal Caves
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Bermuda: An island filled with pink sandy beaches, turquoise water, and breathtaking sunsets. But did you know that one of the best sights in Bermuda is located underground?
August 14, 2013
The Way of Tea, with Context Travel
Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in Kyoto with The Way of Tea, a new history and cultural experience that offers travellers insight into the pivotal role traditional Japanese tea ceremonies continue to play in contemporary society.
August 13, 2013
Light The Path
Day after day in Latin America, the sun dips below the horizon before a day’s worth of work is completed. At 6:30 PM, total darkness sets in for many families across Panama. Without electricity to see at night, it becomes a challenge to work, cook, and study for school. Safety is a great risk for families without power.
