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Disability Access at Cedar Point

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May 28, 2014 / 0 comments

The roller coaster capital of the world. The World’s Best Amusement Park. Where are you? Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio right on Lake Erie! And if you’ve got mobility problems or other disabilities, you can definitely enjoy yourself at Cedar Point. For, you see, the good folks there have an eye for disability access.

Loop the Loop – 10 Amazing Twisty Roller Coasters

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May 16, 2014 / 0 comments

While roller coasters started off slow (and made of wood) in 1885, things have changed over the last century or so. From inversions to drops to zero force to floorless coasters, the roller coasters of today definitely provide thrills, induce screams, and make us want to go back for more. Here are some amazing twisty (inversion) roller coasters in the US.

7 Things to do in the Seychelles

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May 14, 2014 / 0 comments

An archipelago of 115 islands, some coral and some granite, 40 of which are inhabited. Birds, rare flowers, stunning beaches, and a tropical rainforest climate. Where are you? The Seychelles, the smallest (population-wise) African country, located hundreds of miles east of Kenya, northeast of Madagascar.

Unschooled Adventures: A New Book Series

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May 08, 2014 / 0 comments

The Transformative Power of Journey: Next Year Jerusalem

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May 07, 2014 / 0 comments

Can a group of elderly nursing home residents travel abroad? The answer is yes - with care and love and a lot of planning. Such is the case for 8 residents (ages 87-97) of the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Connecticut, who journey to Israel with a film team, nursing companions, and the CEO of the Home, Andrew Banoff.

History-Making Exhibit on Two Continents

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May 06, 2014 / 0 comments

The exhibit – Seeking the Ancient Kallos (Beauty) – by American fine art photographer J.

Job Posting: Associate Professorship in Social Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

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May 04, 2014 / 0 comments

Title: Associate Professorship in Social Anthropology
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences -- Department of Anthropology
Institution: University of Copenhagen
Date Posted: May 2, 2014
Direct Link: http://www.academickeys.com/r?job=55713
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A Taste of Old Shanghai

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Apr 28, 2014 / 0 comments

Context, organiser of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in Shanghai with A Taste of Old Shanghai - a new annotated meal that offers visitors and locals alike the chance to understand more about classical Shanghai cuisine.
 

Offbeat Fun at National Wildlife Refuges

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Apr 22, 2014 / 0 comments

For those who like the offbeat over the tried and true, three one-of-a-kind events on national wildlife refuges could be worth a special trip this spring.

 

Take the Montezuma Refuge Challenge!

Travel Writers’ Guide: 110 Street Markets Around the World

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Apr 22, 2014 / 0 comments

Mouthwatering smells, crispy crackling food cooking, small stools (or no chairs), handmade crafts, clothing, textiles, insects on sticks, metalwork, teddy bears, raw meat, ripe vegetables, colorful flowers, a world of cheese…where are you? At any of the street markets I’ve gathered for you here.

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