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7 Ways to Spend Less on Travel

Submitted by Lexa Pennington on Tue, 11/23/2021 - 19:43

Do you dream of traveling the world, but constantly lack money? Then this article is for you...we’ve got 7 ways to travel inexpensively. This is not a story about how to choose the cheapest traveling destination, but rather, tips so that your money can stretch, and you can travel more. You will be amazed at how many great places there are to travel on a budget.

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Read This: Joy, Culture, and Celebration in Maria Pasquale's How to Be Italian

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Mon, 11/22/2021 - 22:16

Let me tell you about my new favorite book, How to Be Italian: Eat, Drink, Dress, Travel, and Love la dolce vita. It is beautifully written by Maria Pasquale, the author of I Heart Rome. Born to Italian parents, Maria always knew Rome was her destiny, although she was raised in Melbourne. With a formal background in political science and history, she is now an award-winning food and travel writer and journalist and contributes regularly to USA Today, CNN, Condé Nast, and The Telegraph.

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All You Need to Know Before Applying to College

Submitted by Bert Maxwell on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 20:58

Applying to college is a serious step in the lives of millions of people. Will your learning process become extremely difficult? How do you establish healthy communication with your teachers, mentors, and other students in your class? Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this post and discover the top facts you need to know before applying to college.

All You Need to Know Before Applying to College

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Get Outside in Cancun: 3 Best Nature Activities

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 23:50

Cancun is Mexico’s largest tourist destination. And yet, so much of the Cancun area is overlooked by most travelers in favor of those gorgeous Caribbean beaches. If you’re headed to the state of Quintana Roo, consider nature tourism (including beaches!). It's ecotourism Cancun at its finest.

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Music for Autumn's Landscapes

by Kerry Dexter /

Nov 15, 2021 / 0 comments

Shadows slant differently in autumn light. Nights draw in sooner; there may be an edge to the wind. That wind often plays music on the rustling leaves as they turn to autumn's colors of red and gold.

It is a time of gathering as well as solitude, of reflection as well as celebration. All these take place in the frame of the natural world. Those changes and connections are subjects artists often turn to for reflection themselves.

May this music aid in your reflections and actions on the changes of this autumn season.

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The Practice & Discovery of Self Care

by Stacey Ebert /

Nov 01, 2021 / 0 comments

Have you ever heard of the term self-care? Do you roll your eyes, thinking it’s all sorts of woo woo nonsense? Do you embrace it fully, relishing in those moments you make sure to take time for you? Do you think it might be nice, but when on earth are you supposed to find the time for that kind of thing? Or, do you find yourself a little bit interested but completely unsure of how to go about it? At one point or another, I’ve hit every stage of these questions. Well over a decade ago, I walked out of my first yoga class.

How to Plan the Perfect Long Island Beach Trip

Submitted by Lexa Pennington on Sun, 10/31/2021 - 21:28

One of the reasons Long Island is so popular with New Yorkers and people from well beyond the big city is its beaches. A 118-mile stretch of land that juts into the Atlantic, there are many great options, with the Hamptons a classic.

How to Plan the Perfect Long Island Beach Trip

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Music for Autumn's Connections

by Kerry Dexter /

Oct 18, 2021 / 0 comments

Reflection, transition, change: autumn weather, as well as the celebrations, traditions, and memories which go along with the season, invite each of these. That is also the case for the music you will be exploring in this episode of Music for Shifting Times.

Music for Autumn's Connections

Four Budget-Friendly Islands to Visit

Submitted by Bert Maxwell on Sat, 10/16/2021 - 23:23

Are you dreaming about having a vacation on the most beautiful tropical island on earth, but the lack of money stops you from making it real? Don’t worry. It is possible to find a gorgeous beach vacation which won’t break the bank.

Four Budget-friendly islands to visit