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An Insider’s Guide to Disney’s SOARIN’

by M Blanco / Sep 15, 2013 / 0 comments

I am a big Disney fan and have many favorite rides in all four parks, including downtown Disney and the two water parks.

Hotbed of innovation, research, and development discovered in the Amazon

Have you ever been awe-struck by nature’s engineering prowess and thought to yourself, “how in the world is that possible?” or “wouldn’t it be great if humans could do that?” Did it ever occur to you to think of nature as a big research and development firm with over 3 million consultants and over 3.8 billion years of experience?

Rolf Potts: Vagabonding at 42

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Sep 04, 2013 / 0 comments

Summer. Everyone has their own tradition. Many travel to exotic destinations 'round the globe. Others like to soak up the sun with pool parties, long days with friends on the beach, BBQs, and maybe an occasional moonlit party, topped of course with that godawful summer pop playlist you only listen to for those few months.

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Alien Citizen: Third Culture Kids, from Everywhere and Nowhere

Are you a Third Culture Kid (TCK)? You know who you are - having grown up around the world, you're comfortable anywhere in the world. Sometimes you have itchy feet, while at other times you long to put down roots (if even for a bit) - but maybe with people, not necessarily with a place.

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Follow the Fromage…

As anyone (anyone!) who has been to France knows quite well, fromage in France is, well…there’s nothing like it. Fromage (cheese) is almost a religion there – and rightly so.

How Much Can You See On Your First Day in the UK?

by Wido Peppinck / Aug 24, 2013 / 0 comments

Monday 29th April

Arriving from Australia into Heathrow early on a Monday morning, my partner Alison and I recovered our luggage and made our way towards the immigration and customs areas. Though we should have been tired after a seven hour flight from Dubai preceded by an eleven hour flight from Australia, we were in fact elated and full of energy. We exited the Airbus A380, and made our way to the baggage collection area.

Cool Museums in Florida

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Aug 22, 2013 / 0 comments

Guess what? There are plenty of things to do in Florida that don’t involve theme parks and water sports!

Photography and Lens Tips for Travelers

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Aug 16, 2013 / 0 comments

I love to travel and undoubtedly one of the most rewarding aspects for me is the opportunity to capture beautiful images that I can then share with my friends and readers. As much as I love photography, cameras and lenses can quickly add a lot of extra weight.

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Singer, Poet, and Scotland: Eddi Reader and Robert Burns

Being part of a punk band, acting the part of a country singer in a television series, and scoring a number one UK pop chart hit: those are all part of singer and songwriter Eddi Reader’s resume. She’s also brought the music of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns to the symphony and to stages at folk festivals and clubs.

10 Ways to Travel Cheaply

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Jul 17, 2013 / 0 comments

Travel can be a great treasure. It allows you to see amazing sights around the world, learn new languages, and explore different cultures. By traveling, you get to meet new people and form lifelong friendships.

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