I recently wrote this mini review of a new gelateria in Florence and thought I'd reprint it here, inspired by all the "Foodie Finds" articles.
Five Great Tips for First-Time ESL Teachers
Books Checked Out in August at A Traveler's Library
In the month of August, at A Traveler's Library, where we discuss books and movies that inspire and inform travel, two new books made the top five. A Barry Unsworth novel flew to the top of the stack. Let's get to the books, in case you are looking for some inspiration for your next travels.
Dry stone dyking with a difference
I've recently read an extraordinary book, entitled Natasha Lands Down Under. Written by Katherine McCaughan, this book is an intercultural odyssey, set in China and Australia. Natasha Lands Down Under is a compelling read, exploring one Russian family's migration from China to Australia in the 1950s, through the eyes of a young girl. The book explores the cultural implications of migrating - and of being an outsider in not one, but two different countries.
Buckle Up, My Buddy Bert! -- For the first time ever, the lifelong friendship between Sesame Workshop’s Bert & Ernie characters comes to life in the World Premiere of “Bert & Ernie, Goodnight!” at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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