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Travel: A Lifelong Journey of Learning by Dr. Jessica Voigts, Wandering Educator Contributing Editor
Remember that first time you were confronted with extreme difference? It might have been when you were small, surrounded by a cacophony of words in a different language, or while you were a teen, backpacking Europe and trying to figure out the train systems... |
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Educational Travel and Pleasure: Pursue Passions at Your Own Pace by Dr. Jessica Voigts
How to reframe travel as a way of exploring destinations at the pace you want, engaging in activities that interest you, such that your journeys become pure pleasures. Free yourself of exhausting travel to-do lists and pursue your passions! |
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Slow Travel: Learning by Experiencing by Dr. Jessica Voigts
How to enjoy the type of educational travel that motivates many fascinating explorers and writers currently and historically. |
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Educational Family Travel—Apply Tips for Rome Anywhere
When traveling as a family in Rome here are some excellent tips to allow both parents and children to enjoy the trip. These educational family travel tips apply to many destinations. |
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How Travel Can Change the World: One Journey at a Time by Dr. Jessica Voigts
Experienced travelers and experts illustrate and agree that in travel there is a false choice between ethics and pleasure. |
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Educating Your Senses Via Travel by Dr. Jessica Voigts
Would you like to have a travel experience like no other? One that will exhilarate, entrance, and stay with you? It’s a different way to look at travel (and life, actually), and one that can change the way you travel. What is it? Take a look... |
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7 Senses Travel: An Adventure in Sound by Dr. Jessica Voigts
Not only do we have our 5 senses (hearing, seeing, listening, tasting, feeling) to enrich our lives, but I suggest adding two more to truly capture the human experience—intuition and umami. I’ll be exploring all 7 senses in articles here on Transitions Abroad, but let’s start with hearing... |
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Go Learn Something: Educational Travel Abroad on a Budget by Tim Leffel
The many ways a traveler can continue their education on a budget — whether as a volunteer, through classes of interest, or by taking part in inexpensive language programs all around the world. |
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Learning to Savor the Flavors of Europe by Rick Steves
Rick Steves and his family set out on a quest to enjoy some of the finest culinary treats Europe has to offer as part of the varied cultural traditions. They learn about the art of eating and food preparation from the local chefs who share their secrets and bring to life tastes of their lands. |
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The Secrets of Traditional Italian Cooking by Linda Lappin
Learning how to cook and appreciate food at a cooking school in the medievel village of Tolfa, Italy. |
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Educational and Cultural Travel in the South of Spain by Regina Winkle-Bryan
The many educational travel and cultural travel options available in the south of Spain, including language, dancing, wine-tasting, and horse-riding schools. |
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Backpacking After College: Five Lifelong Benefits by Stacey Ebert
How the initial experience of backpacking after college enlightened a graduate and led to unexpected benefits as well as further travels — and even to a life abroad. |
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Art Study in Mexico by Kelly Nicholls
Art study is San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is possible at so many schools. You can study and even work as an artist, as many do. |
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A Guide to Volunteer Vacations and Educational Travel in Belize by Joshua Berman
Expert suggestions for the many voluntourism, research, and expedition options in beautiful Belize. |
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Travel to Learn in France: Vacation Courses Offer Opportunities for Immersion
Anna Gibson offers a sampling of vacation and educational travel programs in France. |
Art Workshops in Guatemala
John Brandon describes his experience at a travel writing workshop with the Art Workshops in Guatemala school in Antigua, Guatemala. |
Art History in Florence
Catherine M. Thomas describes the many options for the study of art history in Florence and describes her experience at the The British Institute of Florence. |
Choosing a Photography Tour
Kim Lipker offer tips on how to research, what to expect, and what gear to bring. |
No Age Limit to Study Abroad
Carolita Blythe finds that there is no age limit to study abroad - in her case learning French in Paris at the Alliance Francaise. |
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