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July 17, 2013

Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Energy Up While Traveling

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We expect to get dragged down during a 2 day sortie around the world – getting from New York to Mumbai, for instance. And, we can plan and bring a bento, or snacks and plenty of hydration. But what about for shorter jaunts – a weekend away, on a road trip, or even a drive over to the ball game to see the Packers?


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Published on July 17, 2013 08:51

10 Ways to Travel Cheaply

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Travel can be a great treasure. It allows you to see amazing sights around the world, learn new languages, and explore different cultures. By traveling, you get to meet new people and form lifelong friendships.


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Published on July 17, 2013 07:35

July 16, 2013

5 Reasons You Should Do Long Term Travel with Children

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Ask anyone who took a year after college to travel the world and you’ll hear numerous stories of fun, education, and personal growth. Seeing the Mona Lisa in the Louvre has a lot more impact than hearing about the painting in an art class, for example.


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Published on July 16, 2013 06:53

July 15, 2013

Teaching English in China: 5 Things You Need to Know

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Is one of your dream goals to teach English in China? You may have always been fascinated by Chinese culture (and Chinese food?). You might want to live and work in a different country.


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Published on July 15, 2013 16:54

Photographer of the Month: Mike Spinak







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Some people have curated a fascination with the world that reveals itself through their words and their deeds. Mike Spinak is one of those people. In his photography we connect with art, truth, and wonder. He shares the depth of vision of a person deeply in love with the world that surrounds.


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Published on July 15, 2013 10:49

From Farm to Fork: Foraging Class in Italy (and a recipe!)







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During a hands-on cooking class at La Tavola Marche in Le Marche, Italy, guests forage for wild greens in the field in front of our 300 year old farmhouse (agriturismo).


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Published on July 15, 2013 08:01

Florida Culture for the Week of July 15 by Josh Garrick

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Florida Culture for the Week of July 15 by Josh Garrick


July 18 to July 22 – Violin(ce) – A Fusion of Combat/Dance/Spoken Word


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Published on July 15, 2013 07:42

July 12, 2013

Mining for Songs: The Cecil Sharp Project







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Eight musicians,with different backgrounds and approaches, hailing from various locations in England, Scotland, Canada, and the United States. Six days in spring. A rambling old farm house in Shropshire in the south of England.


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Published on July 12, 2013 11:04

8 Things You Should Know Before Visiting the Algarve

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Do you love beaches, with a little history? One of the best places to take such a holiday is the Algarve, on the southern coast of Portugal.


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Published on July 12, 2013 08:03

How to Protect Traveling Kids from Hypersexualization Abroad

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Traveling with children can be a wonderful way to experience the world. It’s a shared experience. Something to bond you as a family. Something that you’ll talk about in years to come. But there are plenty of risks that as parents you need to manage. And this article is specifically about the risks posed by exposing kids to sexualized cultures and dangers.


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Published on July 12, 2013 07:43