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London on the Cheap

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Mar 31, 2015 / 0 comments

London – one of the world’s capitols, and one of the world’s most expensive cities. But it doesn’t have to break your bank – here are some tried and true tips for saving money in London. And if you find something to splurge on, well, you’ll have the cash.

 

An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery

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Mar 24, 2015 / 0 comments

Oh my, oh my. THIS is a book after my own heart. I'm talking, of course, about An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery, written by Chris-Rachael Oseland.

You Are What You Eat

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Mar 24, 2015 / 0 comments

An essential part of the discovery and adventure (and sometimes the delight) of travel comes from sampling the unusual foods the locals eat, foods they’ve been eating for hundreds of years without noticeable harm. Dining on the indigenous fare helped me better understand the local culture and economy.

#StudyAbroadBecause you deserve to have your life changed

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Mar 18, 2015 / 0 comments

Kaytlin Nowell is a student at Mississippi State University majoring in Communications with a minor in International Studies. As a media student, she loves writing, researching, and studying communication practices in public relations and journalism. Her passion for communications was intensified after her time in London for study abroad.

WWW Newfoundland: Poetry of Place Workshop

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Mar 17, 2015 / 0 comments

Information for discussion on Poetry of Place, for WWW
    Hosted by Suban Nur Cooley and Carolyne Whelan

"Remember" by Joy Harjo

WWW Newfoundland: Writing Through Fear Workshop

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Mar 17, 2015 / 0 comments

WWW Newfoundland: Writing Through Fear Workshop

For the Writing Through Fear workshop, Carolyn Walker and Jenny Griffin share resources on writing through fear, writing through the hard place,the essay No Name Woman, and several articles on writing through fear. The last part has writing prompts for you to know what will be worked on, in the workshop.

Irish Potato Leek Soup

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Mar 15, 2015 / 0 comments

We all know that Ireland's symbol is the shamrock, but did you also know that there's a second symbol? It's the humble, and ever so delicious leek! Legend says that St Patrick was praying with a dying woman, when she had a dream about a certain vegetable.

Chalkboard Heroes: 12 Courageous Teachers and Their Deeds of Valor

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Mar 13, 2015 / 0 comments

You know what I love? Stories of awesome people. They inspire, teach, and lead by example. Such is the case with Chalkboard Heroes, a marvelous new book by Terry Lee Marzell.

#StudyAbroadBecause it changes the way you see the world

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Mar 13, 2015 / 0 comments

Hannah Olevson is a senior studying Marketing, Communication, and Spanish at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. She considers Sevilla, Spain her second home, and continually misses the friendly natured Spaniards and scent of freshly squished oranges.

Expert Shares Best Australia Planning and Travel Tips

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Mar 13, 2015 / 0 comments

Everyone wants to visit Australia - it's true!

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