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The Best Beach Towns in Tenerife and Other Attractions

There are times when you just need to kick back and hit the beach. Tenerife, a Spanish island off the coast of North Africa, has wonderful beaches...and thousands of people every year make good use of them. If you are looking for a great beach holiday, here are some of the best beaches you can find on this Canary island. It is worth noting that Tenerife beachfront hotels tend to be of a high standard.

4 Reasons to Visit Seattle’s MoPOP Museum

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Mar 25, 2019 / 0 comments

Indie video game designers discussing their craft. Hundreds of guitars strung together to form a sort of musical tornado emerging from the floor. High school art from a singer who helped create the grunge movement.

While I expected Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, would offer plenty of culture-defining finds, I was still surprised by the variety and thoughtfulness behind the exhibits.

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 22, 2019 By Josh Garrick

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 22, 2019 By Josh Garrick 

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5 Best Tips for Visiting Vietnam's Spectacular Halong Bay

Located in northeast Vietnam, in the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay contains over 1,900 islands and islets! Formed from limestone karst and jutting up from the water, these islands are so unique that the area, all part of the Cat Ba Archipelago, has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name Ha Long can be translated to mean Bay of Descending Dragons.

History Comes Alive Touring Chicago’s North Shore

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Mar 19, 2019 / 0 comments

Chicago is known for its world-class museums and attractions. During a first visit, most people will seek out the attractions nearest their downtown accommodations. Repeat visitors and those staying farther north can add a few places on Chicago’s North Shore to their itinerary.

History Comes Alive Touring Chicago’s North Shore

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 15, 2019 By Josh Garrick

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 15, 2019 By Josh Garrick 

Visiting the Shire: Middle Earth Locations in New Zealand

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Mar 11, 2019 / 0 comments

 

Last summer, my students and I read The Hobbit together. It had been 30 years since I’d read it. I have to admit, I reveled in the classic story, long buried in my brain under years of reading. As you know, it is a classic tale of a quest; a long, life-changing journey. The travelers have to battle (and avoid) various creatures, traverse extraordinarily vast plains, wend their way through mountain paths, and pursue their quest across Middle Earth.

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 10, 2019 By Josh Garrick

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 10, 2019 By Josh Garrick 

Spring Forward TODAY with Daylight Savings Time
Optimists see an extra hour of DAYLIGHT, while Pessimists see one LESS hour of sleep as we set our clocks forward one hour on Sunday at 2 am – and double-check your ticket times, especially if you have tickets for TODAY, MARCH 10.
Spring Forward TODAY with Daylight Savings Time

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Studying Abroad? How a Roommate Can Be Useful

Located in the Catalan region of Spain, Barcelona is one of the most historical cities in the world. Perhaps what makes the city so attractive to those not living in Spain are its long history and the presence of the world-beating Barcelona Football Club. While Barcelona has recently been in the news for its secessionist politics, this has hardly made the city less attractive to tourists and international students.

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 4, 2019

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 4, 2019

By Josh Garrick 

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