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July 11, 2013

An Insider’s Guide to Bermuda: Getting around the rock







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So you’ve made the decision to visit the beautiful island of Bermuda, nicknamed “the rock” by locals, and you’ve done your research (i.e., read all of my articles on Wandering Educators).


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Published on July 11, 2013 10:17

July 10, 2013

Travel Inspiration: Migrationology

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Inspiration is one of the best tools in our travel planning arsenal. And inspiration is everywhere, isn't it? From the textiles you see while out and about, to books, to meals, to travel sites - they all contribute to what we want to see, do, and learn about while traveling.


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Published on July 10, 2013 08:24

July 9, 2013

Playing with Food

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With all the people on the earth, and all of the fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains just waiting for us to use them, we humans just can't resist the temptation to play with our food. Cakes and icing, ice cream with sprinkles, and pancakes with chocolate chips – delicious!


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Published on July 09, 2013 14:40

Comica de Panameños

Latin American culture relies heavily on chicken and rice.  Remember an “ensalada” on the side and you have yourself a Panamanian meal.  However, read more

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Published on July 09, 2013 08:13

Want to Succeed in Life? Do well in College While You're There

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College students are always hearing about how they have it easy because school isn’t the real world, and boy are they going to have a rude wake-up call when they graduate. Turns out there’s some truth to that, but not necessarily in the way you might expect.


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Published on July 09, 2013 08:11

July 8, 2013

Florida Culture for the Week of July 8 by Josh Garrick

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Florida Culture for the Week of July 8 by Josh Garrick


 


Now through August 7 – Raise a Glass to End Childhood Hunger


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Published on July 08, 2013 13:27

How Everyone Upstaged my Birthday Vacation Celebration







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I don’t know about you, but Taylor Swift is feeling 22. So was I. Literally the age; not the whole dress like hipsters and make fun of our exes. (Making fun of your exes knows no age.)


 


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Published on July 08, 2013 08:12

July 7, 2013

Travel Safety Tips

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Often, we take our safety for granted:  in our home towns, malls, and even surrounding cities.  As we become familiar with an area, we begin to feel comfortable with ourselves and not worry about our safety.  This is all good and well until we begin to travel to foreign places.  We can’t always count on having the best safety while traveling to new places.  If we


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Published on July 07, 2013 08:54

July 6, 2013

Educators Explore the Amazon!







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Thirty educators from across the US departed for the Amazon last week to participate in a unique professional development program – The 2013 Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest sponsored by EcoTeach and Amazon Rainforest


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Published on July 06, 2013 15:08

July 5, 2013

Internationally Educating Students

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OK, you are all set to go abroad and have everything figured out! At least you think so. Job secured, check. Passports obtained, check. Visas granted, check. One way airplane tickets purchased, check. Luggage purchased and packed, check. Place to stay, check. Education for the children planned, oops. Where are they going to go to school? Maybe you need to reconsider education options for them.


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Published on July 05, 2013 09:36