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Malaga fulfills bucket list for sun, culture, and adventure

Last spring, I discovered the beautiful port city of Málaga. On previous solo and group trips, I had visited Seville, Granada, and Cordoba. But this city is unlike any other in Spain. And it’s not just because it’s the birthplace of artist Pablo Picasso.

Anchored on the “Costa del Sol” in the southern Andalucía region, Málaga is a beacon for all those yearning for the “beach-bum” lifestyle but also want history, culture, haute cuisine, and safe evening outings. 

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The Top Three Natural Destinations of the Windfall Islands

The Caribbean has something to offer everyone. This winter there is no better place to kick back and relax than in the Windward Islands of the Caribbean. The more obscure islands of the Lesser Antilles are full of adventure. 

 The Top Three Natural Destinations of the Windward Islands

All Along the Wild Atlantic Way with Aoife Scott

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Oct 17, 2016 / 0 comments

Aoife Scott's debut album, Carry the Day, shows a songwriter and singer with a voice of distinctive character, an ear for good story, and the ability to bring these together in ways that draw the listener in, and invite repeated listenings.

All Along the Wild Atlantic Way with Aoife Scott

Florida Culture for the Week of October 16 – with – ‘Your Halloween Special’ By Josh Garrick

Florida Culture for the Week of October 16 – with – ‘Your Halloween Special’ By Josh Garrick 

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Ten Work Tips for Digital Nomads

Digital nomads do what many of us dream and few achieve—they travel the world seekingnew adventures, exciting locales, and cultural experiences, and since they take their work with them, they can continue living this life as long as it feels right. Here are ten work tips for you digital nomads, to help you keep achieving your dreams as long as possible.

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Want to Live a Sustainable Life Abroad? Find What You Love

It's a dream for many - moving to another country that they love, and then finding (or creating) meaningful work. It might be teaching English, leading food tours, freelancing, or becoming a travel advisor or agent to share the local culture, arts, and music with travelers. Some of these paths are definitely easier than others, in terms of visas, costs, and income. Let’s dig in.

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Why You Need to See AJR Live

You have to love a band that starts one of their songs with Spongebob lyrics...

Indeed, we loved the band of brothers, AJR, before we saw them perform live this weekend. But after seeing them in concert? Well, they blew us away with their energy, creative songs, personality, and musicianship. 

Top Tips for Getting Through Long-Haul Flights

by Heather Robinette /
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Oct 10, 2016 / 0 comments

I recently wrote about getting to London, but something I didn’t include was the flight itself. Before you can start your study abroad adventure, you have to get there first. Spending 7+ hours on a plane isn’t something many people do often, so being prepared can help you get a great start before even landing! I included things I learned from my flying experience and things I would have done differently.

Florida Culture for the Week of October 9, 2016 by Josh Garrick

Florida Culture for the Week of October 9, 2016 by Josh Garrick

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Polar Bear Town: New Smithsonian Docuseries focuses on Churchill, Manitoba

Every fall, approximately 10,000 tourists from around the world descend on “The Polar Bear Capital of the World,” Churchill, Manitoba. This community of about 800 people on Hudson Bay in Northern Canada is home to the annual migration of more than 1,000 hungry polar bears that pass through town as they wait for the Bay ice to return. The new Smithsonian Channel docu-series POLAR BEAR TOWN documents a season in Churchill, following this extraordinary migration of human and four-legged animals as they collide in unexpected and sometimes dangerous ways.

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