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Suffolk Secrets

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Nov 27, 2013 / 0 comments

The home of two of England’s most renowned painters, Gainsborough and Constable, Suffolk is an incredibly beautiful location (as evidenced by their paintings!). The landscape is diverse – from wet Broadlands and green, open countryside to a magnificent coastline – each inspiring in their own way.

The Bulkley Valley: A Photographic Journey

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Nov 20, 2013 / 0 comments

If you ever wanted to feast your eyes on extraordinary beauty, I've got the book for you. The Bulkley Valley: Photography by Curtis Cunningham, is pure visual treasure.

How to Find a Great Place to Stay in Devon and Cornwall

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Nov 18, 2013 / 0 comments

Who do you go to, when you’re planning your travels? The experts! Whether it is a friend that has been there, the tripadvisor-type database of experience, Wandering Educators (naturally!), or experts in the region to which you’re headed, it’s always a good idea to learn from the experts.

From Basel to Amsterdam, in Style

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Nov 18, 2013 / 0 comments

When I finished college, I headed to Europe. Yes, yes, so did everyone else! It was a glorious time before settling into the J.O.B. and real life.

A Better Way to Discover Yorkshire

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Nov 15, 2013 / 0 comments

If you're like me, the hardest part of travel planning is finding a place to stay. We have clear requirements - accessible, family-friendly, high speed internet (working on Wandering Educators!), and honesty.

Carnival Rides

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Nov 15, 2013 / 0 comments

Catch a glimpse of rural life, friends, colors and light, traditions and trampled brown grass, the Zipper and the Kamikaze, a Ferris wheel and a tilt-a-whirl.

5 Senses Travel: Exploring Barbados

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Nov 15, 2013 / 0 comments

Ready for a travel experience like no other? I’m always reminding my students to use the 5 senses in their travel writing, because it packs such a punch in relating a place to the reader.

SA Luxury Expeditions Reviews Cultural Travel in Machu Picchu

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Nov 07, 2013 / 0 comments

Here at Wandering Educators, we are often asked to define cultural travel. My short answer to that:

Cultural travel is deep, local, insightful; always seeking to learn; a way of experiencing a culture from the inside - as a participant, instead of a tourist.

A Kaleidoscope of Color on National Wildlife Refuges

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Nov 02, 2013 / 0 comments

We've shared our passion for National Wildlife Refuges, in How (and Why) to Include National Wildlife Refuges in your Travel Plans.

U.S. Department of State Scholarships for American High School Students to Study Abroad

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Nov 01, 2013 / 0 comments

Sixty-five full scholarships are available for U.S. students to study abroad for an academic year with the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program.

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