Have you ever held treasure in your hands? You know, those books that make you laugh out loud throughout the entire book, nod your head in agreement, text best friends great lines, and induce a flurry of both written and oral recommendations on book sites and in person?
For those looking to gain some life experience before heading off to university, taking a gap year can be an extremely rewarding adventure. Read on for a list of five essential tips to keep keen travellers safe and secure whilst away from the comforts of home.
In the maelstrom of facts and myths that is history, dates, personages, and events both cataclysmic and small swirl throughout time, gradually losing force as new events take place, new rulers ascend, new wars obliterate memories of past battles.
While there’s no denying that Disney vacations are magical experiences, they’re also pricey ones. Between tickets, hotel stays, transportation, and food, a single trip can quickly get out of hand – and out of budget – for many visitors to the parks. Purchasing souvenirs in addition to the necessities can be overwhelming.
Florida Culture for the Week of July 7 By Josh Garrick
Tonight – July 7 – The Orlando Philharmonic Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Until recently, Africa was one of the continents that I hadn’t visited. In January, I finally got to step foot in Africa. We were taking a week long break from Spain and visiting Morocco. We had brilliant plans: sleep in the Sahara Desert, go to a traditional cooking school, visit Marrakech…
“Land Ho,” a crew member yelled. I looked over the edge of the ship Satisfaction and squinted to see the tiny glimpse of land in the distance. Tomorrow we would set off on our journey to raid Panama, said to be the richest city in the western hemisphere. I closed my eyes that evening, knowing it would be my last good night’s rest for a while.
Many of you know firsthand that travel is an education. By opening yourself up to learning about where you are, you gain a far broader knowledge of the world than any other methods combined.
The beautifully detailed drawings of Jennifer Celio will pull you in to see more and more. Her graphite drawings are precise, clear and neat. As you look at her work, you can almost follow her as she moves through and around the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and catch a glimpse of her love of the sciences.
Like many readers, I just love DK Eyewitness travel guides. They are the travel guide for the intelligent traveler - with fantastic illustrations and photos. And lucky me! I was sent a copy of DK Eyewitness Travel: London 2014 to review. Oh, what a pleasure this is.