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The Global Classroom: School Around the World

source As a future educator, I am interested in the differences in education systems around the world. I did some research to find out about the typical school day for kids around the world, including what they learn…
I'm a Sucker for Traveling Shows that Involve Food

Do you watch the Travel Channel? What are your favorite travel shows? I'm a big fan of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. He is really down to earth, honest, and personable (or so it seems on the show). He is also fun…
How Well Do You Know Your Barbecue?

In honor of the warm months and approaching summer, many of us will be dusting off our grills and firing them up. However, what many people call a "barbecue" in reference to the cooking of food on a grill outdoors is,…
Weddings Around the World

image source Well it's almost here...June and wedding season. I went through my entire childhood having never been subjected to a frosting pink dress, tossing petals down an aisle. However, come my twenties, and seeming…
Stranger Danger or Foreign Friends? Do You Make Friends While Traveling?

On a trip to Paris, I unwittingly ended up stranded and alone for a night. I had missed my flight home (my friends had already departed, the bastards) and had to spend one lonely night in a hotel near the airport in t…
The Great Let Down - Disappointing Trips

Have you ever had your hopes up, your sights set, and camera ready only to be let down? Sometimes so much anticipation and planning goes into our adventures that by the time we arrive and see what there is to see, ou…
What Do You Do for Memorial Day?

image source For most, Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer. For years I was a lifeguard and the Memorial Day weekend marked the opening day of the pool for the summer. This also meant that for years, I nev…
What Do You Collect From Your Trips?

Every time I go on vacation, I make sure to buy a gaudy, cheap t-shirt, you know like the ones that say "Someone who loves me very much went to _____, and got me this shirt!" I am also sure to pick up a magnet. My frid…
Ecotourism: Take a Trip, Save the World

I spent the first week of my trip to Australia pulling weeds. Actually, more like taking a huge pair of clippers, hacking the weeds down, and smothering the remains with poison as to ensure that the buggers didn't grow b…
How Do You Plan Your Trips? Here Are Some Tips That I Use

With such a plethora of websites available, there are many resources that can help you plan your trip. I usually start with a general Google search of the destination I am interested in, then I look on ticket and hotel…