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A Leap in Time

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Dec 17, 2014 / 0 comments

Do you like time travel? I do, too. And Doctor Who seasons are never long enough. I remember reading time travel books when I was young, and thinking - this is one of the most magical concepts, EVER!

Intriguing and magical: Welcome to Istanbul!

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Dec 17, 2014 / 0 comments

Some places on earth are just magical, full of mystery, and have far too many places of interest to visit during one break alone.

Four internships, Four organizations, One awesome career: Stephanie Barrick

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Dec 16, 2014 / 0 comments

Stephanie Barrick is a student at the University of Pittsburgh working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Communication & Rhetoric and Political Science, due to graduate in April 2015.

How To Read Children’s Books Together, No Matter the Distance

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Dec 16, 2014 / 0 comments

Remember when your mom, uncle, gramma, or older sibling read books to you when you were small? It was a magical time – maybe at bedtime, or maybe during the afternoon on a stormy day when you couldn’t go play outside (or head outside to read in a tree, as I did). Books and family – two of my very favorite things.

Foodie Finds: il Canale, the Best Restaurant in Georgetown

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Dec 16, 2014 / 0 comments

It is rare, when traveling, to find THE perfect restaurant. You know what I mean – we do the research (urbanspoon, yelp, chowhound), look at maps, try to figure out where you’re staying and what’s around there. But you still never know about service, food quality, location, and if it will fit your family.

Florida Culture for the Week of December 15 By Josh Garrick

by Josh Garrick / Dec 15, 2014 / 0 comments

Florida Culture for the Week of December 15 By Josh Garrick

Now is the time to make a list and check it twice as you choose from among the splendid variety of Holiday performances and events in Central Florida.  These are all “highly recommended,” and in most cases we still have about two weeks to take in the performances.

A Patagonia Experience: Hotel Remota, Chile

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Dec 15, 2014 / 0 comments

A Warm Welcome at Palomar, Kimpton's Luxury Boutique Hotel in DC

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Dec 15, 2014 / 0 comments

We found a home. When we were invited to the White House for the Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship this past week, we knew we'd need a home base.

Italy: 100 Locals Tell You Where to Go, What to Eat, and How to Fit In

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Dec 14, 2014 / 0 comments

You know when you've found a kindred travel spirit, you can't get enough of sharing experiences? And you talk all night, and then over coffee for breakfast, barely stopping and gleaning each other's knowledge for new places to go, things to see, dishes to try...

Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern: Saugerties' Luxury Boutique Hotel

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Dec 13, 2014 / 0 comments

Named best boutique hotel in the Hudson Valley for two years in a row, the Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern has become the place to stay for discerning travelers and visitors to the Hudson Valley.

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