The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is Closed for the Season

by Wayne and Judy Bayliff on October 28, 2009 in Michigan
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is Closed for the Season

The Grand Hotel just completed its 122nd successful year of operation. The AAA four-diamond Grand closed for the season on October 27, and will reopen with limited service (rooms only) on April 23 and full service (dinner and breakfast included) on May 7, 2010. Those who enjoy a pleasantly quiet environment, and a reduced room rate, should look into the April booking opportunity.

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The Charming Seaside Resort of Saint-Palais

by Francois Hagnere on October 28, 2009 in France
The Charming Seaside Resort of Saint-Palais

Even in Autumn, many visitors stroll about the indented coastline of this part of Charente Maritime, France and discover its beauties.

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Teaching English in a Foreign Country

by Georg Grey on October 27, 2009 in Practical Travel
Teaching English in a Foreign Country

America might not be as influential in the world as it used to be. The times when ‘Coca Cola’ stood for a whole culture have long gone. And economically the US is still the biggest economy, but serious competitors have entered the scene, like China, for example.

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Living and Working Abroad

by Georg Grey on October 27, 2009 in Practical Travel
Living and Working Abroad

This is not going to be some theoretical piece about how you might do if you decide to live and work abroad. I’ve been ‘doing it’ for almost 30 years now, it was in 1980 that I left my home country, Germany, and in all humility, I am an expert. I have spent seven month in India, lived three years in Greece, another three years in England, and I have been living in Mexico for the past 20 years. The years in between I roamed the world.

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Sydney: Make a Cultural Connection

by Lauren H on October 27, 2009 in Australia
Sydney: Make a Cultural Connection

There’s more to Sydney than beaches and sight-seeing…Take a fresh look at some unknown suburbs and reap the cultural and culinary rewards!

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Discovering One’s Inner Scot

by Evie McDonald on October 26, 2009 in United Kingdom
Discovering One’s Inner Scot

Americans of Scottish descent need not travel to Scotland to discover Highland culture and history.

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Fribourg: City on The Language Divide of Switzerland

by Lucas Dié on October 26, 2009 in Switzerland
Fribourg: City on The Language Divide of Switzerland

The city of Fribourg is located only 20 miles from Berne, but is today mainly French speaking though it started out as a German speaking city. It boasts the only Catholic University in Switzerland and has retained its medieval character throughout the city to this day. If you want to get a feeling for the lifestyle 600 years back, this is the place to visit.

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Teacher Jobs Abroad

by Georg Grey on October 26, 2009 in Practical Travel
Teacher Jobs Abroad

The way I see it, being a teacher is not only a profession, but a vocation. All professions I consider a vocation, like that of a musician to name just another example, involve activities that are based on an inherent talent of the person. Sure, there are thousands of teachers who took up that profession simply because it was convenient to do so, or it was the closest the person could think of as a profession, or maybe dad was a teacher, you name it. They are the reasons why most people choose any job, any profession.

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Devil’s Town and The Village of Blood

by R J Evans on October 25, 2009 in Europe
Devil’s Town and The Village of Blood

The locals believed for centuries that they were formed when devils fought for supremacy. In fact their origins are much more down to earth – literally. Take a trip to devil’s town, a peculiar place if ever there was one.

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Living as a Foreigner in Mexico

by Georg Grey on October 25, 2009 in Mexico
Living as a Foreigner in Mexico

If you’re thinking of moving to Mexico to live there, this article might interest you. It is particularly tailored to those who want to live down here on a limited budget.

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