As a former travel writer and children’s book author, I have had the great pleasure of meeting many elementary age children in South Florida from so many backgrounds. From low and no income families to the most privileged children in private academies, the students at the schools and libraries I visit are eager to learn. Each school visit is wonderfully unique, yet one aspect remains the same.
Children are significantly lacking in basic geography knowledge.
Becoming an accomplished artist is a lifelong pursuit. When done with passion, an important part of that process is a time for renewal and new experiences. ‘Learning’ vacations are ways in which to broaden one’s perspective and inspire one’s creativity.
February
09
/ 2009
I was able to glean this great article from http://www.enjoyengland.com and I realized England didn't lose it charms. Read on!
February
06
/ 2009
...your gym has a 25 ft long bar located at the front door - with Cruzcampo, the local beer, on tap.
Have you ever caught unusual blurbs or “Orbs” in your travel
photos taken by your digital camera? For years I found these anomalies and
February
04
/ 2009
One of our travel guides partners, Not For Tourists, has several unique offerings for travelers on their website this week. Check out the following highlights from their Chicago correspondents this week...
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Grab It By the Horns! by Jamie Smith
Icosium Kafe
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