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The Expanding World of Languages in Slovakia

January 15, 0015 12:00 AM
Photo by Chris Barnes. cc
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War No More: Peace Camp in Korea

January 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Our whole group gathers outside the Gyeongbokgung Palace. Photo by Peace Camp.
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The Better Bottle

December 16, 0014 12:00 AM
The Better BottleInternational travelers are told time and time again, “It’s a beautiful country, but whatever you do, don’t drink the water!” Although in the past, travelers had to resort to buying bottled beverages in-country, the prevalence of self-filtering water bottles now allows travelers to drink local water safely.
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Umbrella Sharing in Japan: Leave One, Take One

September 29, 0014 12:00 AM
Leave One, Take One: Umbrella Sharing in Japan
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Waze to Get Around

August 30, 0014 12:00 AM
If you’ve ever wished someone could have warned you about a traffic jam before you got stuck in it, here’s the app for you.
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"Going" Abroad: Toilets Around the World

June 29, 0014 12:00 AM
We all have to go sometime. But while many travel locations pander to their tourists’ wishes, it is almost inevitable that you will have to use local styles of toilets at some point. Here are a few things you can expect while “going” away from home.
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Capturing the Cliche Photo

June 29, 0014 12:00 AM
Everyone’s seen them—those groan-worthy photos in your uncle’s photo album. You may think they are silly. But if you go all the way to Italy and don’t pretend to hold up the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you may feel like you missed out. Even if you never show them to anyone, these may end up being the pictures you’re secretly proud of. Do not be afraid to take your time. You traveled thousands of miles to create this picture—you can afford to spend ten minutes getting it right.
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Homebodied by Fear: Five Tips for Dealing with Travel Anxieties

March 30, 0014 12:00 AM
As the winds howl violently, 350 passengers are jerked from side to side in their chairs around you. Your anxiety spikes with each sound of booming and banging from the undercarriage. Your palms sweat as you grip the armrests of your seat, and your heart beats so loudly that you’re sure the people next to you can hear it too. This pounding in your chest doesn’t seem to rest until the wheels of the plane touch the runway.
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On Pointe: Discover International Ballet Competitions

March 30, 0014 12:00 AM
For patrons and lovers of the arts, attending high-caliber, live ballet performances without breaking the bank can be a challenge. International ballet competitions, however, which take place in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, allow you to see the world’s top aspiring dancers compete for scholarships, titles, contracts, and recognition on their journeys toward professional dancing.
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SCUBA: Take the Plunge!

January 14, 0014 12:00 AM
Try something new: become SCUBA certified and surround yourself with sea life.
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Mastering the NYC Metro

December 10, 0013 12:00 AM
New to the subway system in New York? Well, there’s no time to waste and no patience to spare in the Big Apple. New York’s subway, also known as “the train,” is the longest underground railway in the United States. Workers, tourists, and families commute on the train 24 hours a day, seven days a week—and it takes practice for a beginner to get around on it. Try these steps to help you keep up the city-slicker pace.
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Phone Home: Using Your Cell Phone Abroad

June 29, 0013 12:00 AM
E.T., the extraterrestrial, isn’t the only one who needs to phone home while in a foreign land. With modern cell phone technology, calling should be a lot simpler now than it was back in 1982. But what about using your cell phone when traveling abroad? Stories of phone bills in the thousands scare us into leaving phones off or at home. But there are certain ways to reduce the costs of using your phone abroad. You just need to be prepared with these cell phone tricks and facts.
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