Several years ago, my husband announced he couldn't face another Michigan winter. Yet the mere mention of skiing and his eyes twinkle brighter than Times Square on New Year's Eve. He prays for snow. To his way of thinking, mountains and ski gear transform the ice and cold into a bit of Heaven (or is that Heavenly?). My idea of enjoying the bone-numbing chill is a cup of hot chocolate and a roaring fire. Lake Tahoe accommodates us both; Bob schusses down a steep incline while I get comfy with a good book and try not to worry he'll break a leg.
In the world of marketing, celebrities are the advocates de choix. David Beckham did it for Pepsi, Michael Phelps for Speedo, and Kate Moss for Chanel. Destinations are no different, the Lords of the Rings & Middle Earth popularised New Zealand to the tune of $700 million in additional tourism revenue.
Volunteering abroad as a medic is not just a way to help others, it is also a way to help yourself. Whilst the benefits of volunteering are felt by the communities where projects are based, many volunteers claim to have taken home so much more than they have ever given. Here are some ways you can give your career in medicine the edge by volunteering.
Joan Peterson, Madison-based publisher and author of culinary travel guidebooks, will be leading food tours to Norway and Turkey in 2013.
While visiting Disney World, step into the Beast’s castle from the Beauty and the Beast movie.
If you’re thinking about learning English and want to know where the best place to study is, there is one simple answer, London! The UK’s capital city is full of opportunities and excitement, and it is a really good place to pick up the language.
Florida Culture for the Week of January 21 by Josh Garrick
Jan 23 to March 16 – OTHELLO at the Shakespeare Center
Makes One (1): Mini Family Reunion