my world • cultural awareness • family fun • travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 14th, 2016 | 3 Comments »
Belize—Otherwise known as Ambergris Caye, or as Madonna sang out: "La Isla Bonita," San Pedro Belize, with its warm Caribbean air and aquamarine water, is the perfect vacation spot for family travel, especially in the middle of winter during their dry season.
Transportation to San Pedro
To get…
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my world • cultural awareness • family fun • travel
by Kristin V Shaw on January 15th, 2012 | No Comments »
There is a seaside city just northeast of Boston that is elegant, beautiful, and sparkling clean, with incredible seafood, delicious wine, and friendly locals. You may have heard the name of this city and even flown over it flying east. It's not a common topic of conversation when discussion…
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my world • cultural awareness • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Kristin on January 8th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
One of the fantastic perks I have had in my career is travel. Now that I have my son, I'm a lot less excited about being away from him on business trips, but as long as he's with me I'd love to go, go, go. Luckily, he's a pretty…
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my world • cultural awareness • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Troy Pattee on January 1st, 2012 | No Comments »
Vacation is a time to unplug, relax, and get away from the demands of our everyday life. Many consider technology as one of their main stressors, so it makes sense to want to leave it all at home. But have you considered that technology can also be used to…
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by Signe Whitson, LSW on December 31st, 2010 | No Comments »
Way back when, as 1993 turned into 1994, I was a college student spending a semester abroad in Seville, Spain and dutifully (read: joyfully) taking in the local culture and traditions. In Spain, when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, revelers eat one grape for each of the…
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by Lori Troyer on December 28th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Much of the same traditions can be found in many countries due to immigration and religious beliefs, but each country has individual differences exclusive to their native land. South American Christmases are a time of summer celebrations held outside in the warm sun. Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, gift giving and…
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