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Exploring Istanbul

by Talia Klundt /
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Apr 17, 2013 / 0 comments

So I am a little bit overdue here with all of my write ups. I sat down and realized that I had kept on traveling but hadn't been writing up my travels to all of my destinations!  So last April, we booked a long weekend to my favorite city ever, Istanbul, during the Easter holidays!

A Train In The Sky

by Gabriel Miller / Apr 17, 2013 / 0 comments

A train is a loud thing when you are in it, and this train was no exception. In the rear of the train, we stationed ourselves. For most of the time, it was quiet. I sat in the very back with the sun beating the hills around me, creating yellows brighter and more pure than any painter could create and bringing out the greens in the trees. The wind blew about me, whipping the hair around my face. This was a tour of New Zealand that is extremely cool. It brings you through places you can’t get to without taking a train. No cars were able to come, and there were no airports.

Photography: Hands on vs Academic

by Lexa Pennington /
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Apr 17, 2013 / 0 comments

Degrees in the field of photography can be used to access almost any industry. Whilst it isn't a primary job for these industries, it will still get you into the industry you are interested in. What do I mean by this? Simply put, almost every industry requires a photographer, either for advertising or on a daily use basis.

Cheap Places in South America & Budget Travel Tips

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /
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Apr 16, 2013 / 0 comments

If you've always dreamed of getting away and truly exploring a place - but thought it was too expensive to do so - I've got the book for you. Cheap Places in South America & Budget Travel Tips, by Molly McHugh, is an extraordinary resource. This book covers six countries - and places I'd not thought to visit. Molly speaks from experience, having lived there for four+ years, and publishing an ENTIRE site on South America Living.

Top 10 Things to do in Hurghada – The Egyptian Riviera on the Red Sea

by Lexa Pennington /
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Apr 16, 2013 / 0 comments

If you’re like me, you love discovering new places. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the town and environs of Hurghada, Egypt. Located on the western edge of Egypt, on the Red Sea, Hurghada is a popular place with tourists, who come to relax in the excellent weather and take advantage of the seaside location.

Florida Culture for the Week of April 15 by Josh Garrick

by Josh Garrick / Apr 16, 2013 / 0 comments

Florida Culture for the Week of April 15 by Josh Garrick

April 16 to 21 – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Teaching in Egypt is almost like being on vacation!

by Asako Maruoka /
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Apr 15, 2013 / 1 comments

So you're looking to take time away from teaching, your chosen career path, and add in some travel and adventure. You want to experience a little bit of the world, broaden the horizons before finally settling down. That's a good move and a road which thousands of your compatriots have already travelled down.

Rivers and Oceans

by Gabriel Miller / Apr 14, 2013 / 0 comments

Avoiding Boredom: Five best travel accessories for kids

by Joy Whitehead / Apr 13, 2013 / 0 comments

Nobody likes being bored. Nobody likes being bored on a trip either. In my family, there are seven people (five kids and two parents), and everyone does their best to prevent boredom while we're traveling, but this is no easy task, especially with limited space.

 

Taking an Alaskan Cruise? 10 Things You Need to Know

by Lexa Pennington /
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Apr 12, 2013 / 0 comments

Taking a cruise in Alaska is on just about everyone’s bucket list, and for good reasons. The beauty of Alaska is extraordinary – and what better way to see it, than from the water?

 

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