On a misty grey morning at Scotland’s historic Culloden Battlefield, our daughter Lillie did not want to leave.
We had arrived early. Hours (and hours) later, a guide came to tell us the site was closing. Lillie kept going back to the same long stretch of Drummossie Moor, listening hard to the wind. She wandered to and from Leanach Cottage, meandering among clan grave markers, treading lightly and with respect. She asked questions, then went back to the marsh to think.
I have been publishing Wandering Educators for almost two decades. I have a PhD in international education. My passport has stamps from places I have lived, and places I have passed through too quickly.
For much of my early years experiencing and writing about travel, I was wrong about almost everything.
One morning while volunteering as an English teacher in Mexico, I asked my classroom a simple question:
"Who wants to be a superhero?"
Every hand shot into the air.
The children immediately began naming the superpowers they wished they had: flying, super speed, invisibility, incredible strength. Their answers got me thinking. What actually makes someone a superhero? Is it simply possessing a special ability, or is it how that ability is used?
Let’s be completely real for a second. Packing up your entire life, moving to a country you’ve only ever seen on a map, and trying to get a degree in a language that isn't your own is terrifying. It is a massive, exhausting mountain to climb. But for international students, the biggest hurdle isn't just the culture shock or the homesickness. It’s navigating this completely unspoken, incredibly rigid set of rules called academic integrity.
Hendricks County, Indiana will once again host one of the nation’s biggest events promoting awareness and education of the American Indian culture.
Headed to Stratford, Ontario? It’s one of my favorite towns, ever! Of course, you will spend hours at the Festival Theatre. While my cup of recommendations for things to see, taste, and experience in Stratford runneth over, I have a marvelous suggestion for something you should definitely include – and a fascinating person you must meet.
Each year, Cologne turns into an incredibly thrilling esports venue. The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is not different in that regard. With the playoff stages going on, the eyes of thousands of Counter-Strike 2 enthusiasts are fixed on the amazing LANXESS Arena, home ground of a few of the best teams in the world, competing for the highly coveted trophy.
Most people think studying overseas means lectures, assignments, grades, and degrees. Yet when the actual time comes, there are other things that provide international education. Handling cash, getting used to new habits, trying out a new language and cultural mores - these are all educational experiences that come up again and again outside the lecture halls. What sticks often arrives without warning, during grocery runs or daily moments on transit.
Patricia Leavy, one of our favorite authors, has surprise dropped a new novel just two months after her last. The feel-good romance, Cowboy Eyes, is sure to be a big summer beach read. It’s so good!!!
Popular family travel destinations continue to attract visitors because they offer a mix of entertainment, comfort, and convenience in one place. Areas known for theme parks, family attractions, shopping, and outdoor activities are especially appealing for parents trying to plan trips that keep everyone happy. However, organizing a family vacation is not always simple. Between choosing accommodations, managing a budget, planning activities, and packing for children, the process can quickly become overwhelming.