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Advantages of Touring Europe by Rail

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Jun 23, 2008 / 2 comments

Europe is famous for its rail services, so very different from here in the U.S., where rail was conceived to haul freight. If you're headed to Europe and want to travel by rail, let's talk about some advantages of touring Europe by rail...

 

European Road Trip: Germany's Romantic Road

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Jun 23, 2008 / 0 comments

Romantische Strasse

One of the best ways to experience Europe is to travel Europe by car. You can explore the back roads, find unique shops, local food, and a variety of vineyards, history, art, and culture.

The Directory of International Internships

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Jun 19, 2008 / 0 comments

Michigan State University announces the 6th Edition of the Directory of International Internships, published in collaboration with the Office of International Studies and Programs and the Center for Educational Business and Research (CIBER) of the Eli Broad College of Business. The Directory will be released in early 2009.

Foodie Finds: the 7 Best Places to Eat in St. Paul

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Jun 08, 2008 / 2 comments

St. Paul is a very different city from Minneapolis. Despite being right across the river from each other, they each shine in a unique way. Luckily for us, the food in both cities is stellar - lots of great choices for the foodie!  Here are a few of my hidden gem favorites:

 

Foodie Finds: the 7 Best Places to Eat in Minneapolis

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Jun 07, 2008 / 3 comments

Minneapolis is one of my favorite cities. You wouldn't expect such diversity and pure joy in life, where it is so very cold in the winter. Yet, the Twin Cities are just thriving with people from different cultures, and of course, that leads to great food! Here are 7 of my favorite spots to eat in Minneapolis. I know, I am not slighting St.

Unite for Sight

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May 31, 2008 / 0 comments

CARLA: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition

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May 29, 2008 / 0 comments

I've been very lucky to attend the University of Minnesota, and meet the great folks at CARLA. I've helped at a CARLA Conference, and avidly read through yeras and years of their email newsletters. I'd like to introduce our members here at wanderingeducators.com to CARLA! I will post more information from CARLA as it becomes available...look for it!

A Great traveler's resource: onebag.com

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May 28, 2008 / 0 comments

Learning a foreign language and intercultural understanding

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May 22, 2008 / 0 comments

The Shandur Polo Festival

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May 18, 2008 / 0 comments

Imagine an exciting polo game, nestled among high mountains, in between the green earth, a gorgeous lake, and the blue blue sky.  Welcome to Shandur, the highest polo ground on earth! Where is Shandur? Pakistan! and Shandur Polo festival is held in July ever year.

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