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Cruising Travel Hacks You Didn’t Know

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Sep 09, 2016 / 0 comments

Cruises are a great deal – you’ve got all your transportation, lodging, meals, and activities rolled into one price. You can travel the world, see new sights every day, and not have to unpack more than once. There are incredible sunrises and sunsets (my favorite part). You can find time for romance or kids clubs, swim, take excursions, learn new things, and eat well.

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An Insider's Guide to Bermuda: The ultimate packing guide

Although the weather is quite consistent and best described as "sub-tropical" throughout the year in Bermuda, there are a few times when it helps to have some helpful inside information.

Packing Essentials - Tips on What (and What Not) To Bring

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /
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Sep 09, 2016 / 4 comments

We've all been there - packing and looking at the huge pile of STUFF on the bed, and looking at the very small suitcase. How to reconcile the two? It's stressful!

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5 Steps to Your Perfect Gap Year Travel

Travelling is one of the most important things you can do, in terms of global understanding, personal growth, and to improve your career. You can explore new places, make friends, or practice new occupations. You’ll learn from the plethora of people you will meet, and learn about different cultures, worldviews, and languages. You’ll have an adventure! You’ll be surprised by what you see and learn, and start to incorporate your new experiences into your own life (Vietnamese coffee, I’m looking at you!).

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Discovering The Dominican Republic with Sun & Stilettos Trips

Sun & Stilettos Trips offers custom-crafted, cultural tours to the Caribbean. Yes, the Caribbean! A part of the world offering so much more than beaches and rum. From cacao farms to drum makers, architectural wonders, indigenous groups, and a spectacular reef-to-peaks scenery, this regional melting pot remains under-explored.

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Discover New England: Explore the Region's Intrigue and Unique Pleasures

Kathleen Mulvihill's pint-sized guidebook, Discover New England, Explore the Region's Intrigue and Unique Pleasures, is an ode to the region's most curious -- and often less known -- natural treasures and made-made travel destinations. In an age where everything seems to lead to another homogenized shopping excursion, this book celebrates a different way of looking at New England.

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Portland and Beyond

by Stacey Ebert /
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Sep 06, 2016 / 0 comments

Road trips, adventure, travel, and education – these are some of the best bits of life all rolled into one! When you get the opportunity to experience them, take it! It’s been a few years now since I’ve been in the traditional classroom, but each day I find I do my best to take part in a global one. So much of culture and geography is left out of traditional education, as teachers don’t have all the time in the world to fuse it all into one hundred and eighty two days of forty-minute lessons.

Florida Culture for the Week of September 4, 2016 by Josh Garrick

Florida Culture for the Week of September 4, 2016 by Josh Garrick

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Spain: a Coastline Adventure

Spain is home to some of the best beaches in Europe, incredible architecture, and a passionate culture specializing in textiles and culinary arts. 

Foodie Finds: Exploring Barcelona, One Bite at a Time

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Aug 29, 2016 / 0 comments

Last summer I had the opportunity to work in Barcelona at BarcelonaSAE (Study Abroad Experience), a study abroad company located in the heart of the city. I came on board to assist during the very busy and hectic summer season that saw more than 200 students come through in just three months!

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