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Reading: Inside Out in Istanbul

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Jul 11, 2015 / 0 comments

Everyone in the whole world knows by now that I am in love with Turkey. Whilst I was there, my schedule was too hectic to meet a new friend, Lisa Morrow, who lives and teaches in Istanbul. My loss – and next time! Isn’t it crazy, how life goes like that?

Philadelphia Liberty Trail

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Jun 29, 2015 / 0 comments

My grandfather was a history professor and Benjamin Franklin scholar. We grew up playing fun games with him - like giving him a random date and he'd tell us something cool that happened on that date, or he'd drop interesting tidbits about historical people, and we'd try to guess who they were - he built a love of history in us that has enriched our lives. Friends of mine recently penned a new book that I know he'd have loved: Philadelphia Liberty Trail: Trace the Path of America's Heritage.

The Best of Turkey: An A-Z Guide

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May 01, 2015 / 0 comments

Turkey – this ancient, complex culture calls to travelers. Whether you love food, music, culture, archaeology, friendly people, extraordinary landscapes, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, architecture, books, or art, Turkey has it all. If you’re planning a trip to Turkey, we’ve got you covered. 

Want to go to Paris? HIUSA's 2-week International Exchange Program

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Apr 21, 2015 / 0 comments

Call for Applications: International Exchange Program in Paris

Arts for All: Accessible Arts Experience for Children with Special Needs

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Mar 31, 2015 / 0 comments

Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 4th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum Florida International University

#WorkAbroadBecause you will never be the same

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Mar 31, 2015 / 0 comments

Todd Felton is a writer and digital strategist and a thrower of frisbees for dogs. He helps nonprofits tell their stories online and is the author of three travel books. He has also written for magazines like National Geographic Traveler, Backpacker, Skiing, Draft, and others. Please visit him at http://rtfconsulting.co.

Land of a Million Shrines

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Mar 31, 2015 / 0 comments

Excerpted from Rambles into Sacred Realms: Journeys in Pen & Paint, by Krish V. Krishnan

5 Awesome Places to Study Abroad

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Mar 31, 2015 / 0 comments

Studying abroad is a huge decision and though it means leaving your comfort zone, it can also be extremely rewarding. Here are our top picks for studying abroad where you can immerse yourself in the culture and really feel like a local…

 

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.

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