Enjoy.
Quote of the Day
(Have your upper-level students try to read, and unscramble the text below. Should be fun, and consume quite a bit of time.)
Travel Photos
Astor Place (NYC, NY)
I'm a big fan of things in motion. The tile work is by the Mosaic Man, Jim Power.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: PHOTO of the DAY: KING VULTURE Photograph by Jorge A. Bohorquez
The king vulture is found in Central and South America (Mexico to Argentina). It's diet ranges from cattle to fish, and normally wins the battle for food because of it's size.
TRAVEL NEWS
How I Started Surfing The Middle East
Jesse Aizenstat is a man living his adventure on a board! Amazing! He's got an insider tip for those that want to visit both Israel and Lebanon during the same trip.
The Perils Of Staying Connected While Abroad
Good article by Doug Mack on what it feels like for anyone while in a new city trying to share the experience with those back home.
Does anyone unplug completely? Or have any good solutions to the distractions that take you away from where you are? Love to hear about your experience in the comments section.
Hillary Rodham Clinton Sets New Travel Record
Looking for a job in politics and travel? Hillary Clinton seems to have your dream job. I appreciate her stepping out and attempting to strengthen international relations. She doesn't only visit safe places, and dares to be brave.
Aurora, Colorado (USA) is in the news today for a shooting that happened at a movie theater during The Dark Night Rises, injuring 70, and killing 12. To pin on a map; Aurora, Colorado is a suburb of Denver, about 20min. and 9 miles away. It has a population of a little over 325,000. People from Aurora that you may know: Tim Allen (actor, Home Improvement), Zachary Ty Brown (actor, Home Improvement), Freddy Glick (football player, Houston Oilers), T.J. Cunningham (football player, Seattle Seahawks), John Kerry (2006 Presidential Candidate).
TRIP IDEAS
Brilliant article by Annie Fitzsimmons on what to do when at the Gold Coast. Her recommendations are followed by short insights into why they make the journey well worth it. (Photo from the aricle. Photograph by Warren Keelan, )
What To Do With Two Weeks In England
If you've got the time and wanted to explore the beauties of England, VIATOR (travel with an insider) is a good reference point. It takes you from London to Brighton to Bristol to Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare's from.
The New York Finger Lakes: Mother Nature's Handprint (PHOTOS)
Great write up on the New York Fingerlakes, by Dwight Brown. The first time I went skydiving was in this region, and it was followed by a wine tasting road trip near by!
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