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Far Off Places

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Jul 21, 2013 / 0 comments

Once in a while, I come across writing so magical that a) I reread each page before going to the next; and b) I can't wait to share it. Such is the case with new literary journal Far Off Places.

Students: Apply for the Virtual Student Foreign Service Internship

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Jul 19, 2013 / 0 comments

Are you yearning to get some hands-on experience learning about how federal agencies operate, but can’t make it to Washington, D.C., for an internship? Federal Student Aid (FSA), a principal office of the U.S.

How to Manage your Money While Traveling

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Jul 18, 2013 / 0 comments

Whether you’re traveling for a week, a year on sabbatical, or teaching abroad indefinitely, managing your money is a critical issue. From how you save money to how you access your money, financial choices and decisions will impact your life immensely.

5 Reasons You Should Do Long Term Travel with Children

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Jul 16, 2013 / 0 comments

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.

8 Things You Should Know Before Visiting the Algarve

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Jul 12, 2013 / 0 comments

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.

Travel Inspiration: Migrationology

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Jul 10, 2013 / 0 comments

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.

Don’t Leave Home Without These 5 Things

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Jul 01, 2013 / 0 comments

Excellent Family Travel Resource: The Travel Mamas’ Guide

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Jun 27, 2013 / 0 comments

You know how, when you are looking for resources, you seem to look and look before you can find the right ones? One family travel author looked and looked for a family travel guide - and when she didn’t find one, WROTE it.

Dizzy in Karachi

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Jun 22, 2013 / 0 comments

Writer Maliha Masood is good at getting inside a culture – and sharing it. We’ve interviewed her on snsvs before, for her interesting book, Zaatar Days, Henna Nights:  Adventures, Dreams, and Destinations Across the Middle East.

6 Ways to Maintain Your Health While Traveling

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Jun 21, 2013 / 0 comments

When you’re traveling, it’s easy to fall out of your normal health and hygiene routines, often to your detriment. Getting sick or causing years of trouble isn’t worth letting go of your health routines! If you have kids, it’s even more important to keep both yourself and your kids healthy.

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