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Top Ten Unique Places to Stay in New York

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Jan 24, 2013 / 0 comments

Your itinerary is slightly booked, with enough room for serendipity. You've found the restaurants you want to experience, the neighborhoods you want to explore, and the museums you can't wait to get energized by. But where to stay? Whether you're a first time visitor to New York City, or an old hand, it's still a conundrum.

Profiles in International Education: A Compendium

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Nov 16, 2009 / 1 comments

We've been lucky enough to interview many international educators here on Wandering Educators, for our series entitled Profiles in International Education.

 

Book Review Compendium

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Apr 17, 2009 / 1 comments

Foodie Finds: Best Places To Eat Around The World

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /
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Jul 23, 2008 / 4 comments

Foodie Finds is our unique series of Best Places to Eat in different cities around the world.

 

It arose from my love of great food in Seattle - I couldn't stop writing about the great food we'd eaten there! I expanded it to Minneapolis, and then St. Paul - also great food cities, with a plethora of fantastic food options!

 

Music for Truly Listening

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Jun 16, 2025 / 0 comments

Shifting times. That’s certainly true. In all areas of life, it may seem challenging to find ways to take time to reflect, to take a step back, even to take a moment or two for quiet conversation.

It is said that really listening to a piece of music, concentrating on it for the several minutes, can help with that.

Music for Truly Listening

Why Western Kids Can Struggle At South Korean International Schools

by Kelly Quinn /
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Jun 10, 2025 / 0 comments

When we moved to South Korea for my husband’s teaching job, we were excited about many things. Living on a stunning island, the cultural immersion, safety, and the chance to show our kids a whole new way of life. 

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The Magic of Possibilities - It’s All Possible

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Jun 02, 2025 / 0 comments

"Somewhere… something incredible is waiting to be known" - Carl Sagan

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The Magic of Possibilities - It’s All Possible

Music for Community, Connection, and Friendship

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May 18, 2025 / 0 comments

As times continue to shift, community, connection, and friendship can be constants. Should be constants, in fact, though of course these are aspects of life which have their own ways of changing, too.

Music for Community, Connection, and Friendship

How to Build a New Life Abroad (When You’re Not the One With the Job) For a Non-Teaching Spouse in International Education

by Kelly Quinn /
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May 13, 2025 / 0 comments

If your partner has scored a job at an international school, it can be incredibly exciting! A new country, and a fresh start! And if you’ve got kids, it’s an amazing opportunity to show your kids the world. 

But when you’re the one without the job offer, it can make it a little more challenging.

How to Build a New Life Abroad (When You’re Not the One With the Job) For a Non-Teaching Spouse in International Education

Through the Eyes of an Educator: To the Wayfinders Who Came Before Us

by Stacey Ebert /
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May 07, 2025 / 0 comments

As the calendar page flips and we move closer to graduation dates and summer’s arrival, students everywhere are abuzz with a palpable frenetic energy. Whether excited to fling themselves out the doors of an educational space, nervous for what lies ahead, or a bit numbed by it all, we’re often met with big feelings as we leap from one comfort zone into a grand unknown. 

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