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Through the eyes of an educator: What if the classroom had no walls?

by Stacey Ebert / Jul 06, 2018 /

It’s officially summer in the northern hemisphere. Days of beach frolicking, no alarm clocks, park picnics, and RV tours are met with nights spent following the trail of fireflies, roasting that perfect marshmallow, and watching nature’s evening show as the sun meets the horizon.

These are the cherished days of summer where traditional schooling is flung by the wayside and finding fun reigns supreme.

Walk with Zeus: Exploring History in Crete

by Dr. Jessie Voigts / Jul 06, 2018 /

The birthplace of Zeus, the home of the Minotaur, Daedalus’ labyrinth (and Ariadne’s clue), the launching place of Icarus – where are you? Why, Crete, of course! The largest of all the Greek islands, Crete is one of the most beautiful – and historic – places in the world.

Visiting Evora: 5 Places to See

by Sarah Albom / Jun 29, 2018 /

The Chapel of Bones is an amazing, if not eerie, place to visit in Évora, Portugal. Decorated with the bones of 5,000 dead from the local cemetery, this room certainly gives you a chill when you step inside. Apart from the Chapel of Bones, what else is

An Architectural Tour of Portugal

by Dr. Jessie Voigts / Jun 29, 2018 /

Any visitor to Portugal will tell you that the architecture is a must-see. While you’re there, why not arrange your driving plans to include an architectural tour of Portugal?

A July 4 Salute to the U.S. Air Force

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 21:46

It’s a visual extravaganza of the history of flight, and the U. S. Air Force. It’s worth days of your time. It’s the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located in Dayton, Ohio. It’s the world’s largest and oldest aviation museum – and it is an extremely powerful experience.

A July 4 Salute to the U.S. Air Force

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How to Prepare for a Long Trip

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 22:26

So you’re getting ready for a long trip – exciting!! But are you worried about all the details you need to take care of, before you head out? This is often my biggest headache, and one that takes up too much brain space while I should be excited about my trip.

To help with that, I’ve compiled a detailed list of things to do to prepare for your long trip – so that you can quickly finish the work and save your mental energy for dreaming about all the great coffee shops you’ll find on your trip.

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When in Doubt, Call 911: A Lesson About Negligence

Submitted by Bert Maxwell on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 22:01

Children are the future, both for their families and for the nation. And as such, they are, in my honest opinion, the nation’s greatest resource. And like every resource that we hold dear, we need to take the utmost care of them.

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In Search of the Perfect Vegan Chocolate Mousse

by MyKidsEatSquid / Jun 25, 2018 /

Salivating over the various bakery finds – from oversized carrot-cake muffins heavy with icing and thick slices of flourless chocolate cake, I came across an intriguing find: vegan chocolate mouse. Packaged in a nondescript plastic cup with a gold "VEGAN" label, I thought at best it would satisfy my sweet tooth and at worst it would taste a bit like chocolate-imbued gritty pudding.

In Search of the Perfect Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Spain to Crown San Antonio Capital of Tapas on World Tapas Day

Submitted by Rosie Carbo on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 23:43

Summer begins Thursday, June 21. Coincidentally, that’s also “Día Mundial de la Tapa,” or “World Tapas Day.” In 2016, Spain officially declared the third Thursday of June as the special day to honor its uniquely universal dining concept.

Since then, about 20 countries, including Great Britain, Hungary, and the Philippines have joined in the celebration. In the United States, New York, Miami, and Portland have also celebrated the annual observance.

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Travel Back in Time at Schloss Sigmaringen

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 05:35

Perched atop a steep cliff, nestled in between the town of Sigmaringen and the Danube River, Schloss Sigmaringen (Sigmaringen Castle) is a fairy tale come to life.

The brightly-colored roofs lead the eye past the surrounding mountains to the sky, in the town of Sigmaringen, located in Baden-Württemberg, southern Germany.