Category: Tours Travel
Teaching phonics and reading is fun and so easy! (It is! Let me explain!)
At this time of year, some parents are informed that their child is likely to be “held.” That’s a hard message for any parent to hear. As a tutor, I can honestly tell you that this is sometimes necessary and sometimes not. As a result, more and more families, including professional teachers, are turning to…
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Books What (sic) I read in 2014: 6 – ‘Plan For Chaos’
In the well-established collection of ‘logical fantasy’ fiction written by John Wyndham comes a new title, some forty years after his death in March 1969. Wyndham is well known for dreaming of the ‘Triffids’ – giant walking plants with poisonous bites. , which can digest human flesh (among other things). Originally developed for their oil…
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Asian Culture 101: Tips for Your Next Business Trip to Asia
When talking about culture or business etiquette, Asian countries are often grouped together. However, it is not necessarily true that cultures or ethnic groups in the same area of the world share the same traditions or values. While there are some similarities in history and culture between Asian countries, each country and the way its…
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Things to know before coming to Mauritius – Part 1
If you plan to take a trip to Mauritius, there are a number of things you should know before landing on the island. Important information about the airport, transportation, visas and even vaccination, among others, if known it could be for your own benefit. Let’s take a look. Tourists who come to Mauritius usually want…
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The family cat: pet or wild animal?
Cats and dogs have long been an integral part of many families. Cats are second only to dogs in popularity as family pets. But of course, cats haven’t always been the domesticated pet that we know today. It is difficult to trace the origin of cats, but some scientists believe that the original ancestor of…
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Savannah, Georgia New Home Communities
Savannah is the largest city in the Chatham County seat in the US state of Georgia. Savannah occupies an area of 78.1 square miles (202.3 km2). Every year, Savannah attracts millions of visitors who enjoy the city’s historic buildings and architecture. Most tourists flock to places like the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of…
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Some medical tests could save Texan lives
With the great advances in health care in recent years, many of them related to the early detection of disease, it makes more and more sense for residents of Dallas, Houston, Austin and all of Texas to take advantage of what is available. Those who do are more likely to live longer, some experts say.…
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10 great reasons to take a holiday in Dubai
Here are just 10 reasons why you should consider Dubai as your next vacation destination. – Modern architecture If you have visions of strong and bold art, you can’t help but be swept away by the Dubai skyline. The architecture designs represent a fantasy land with all its exquisite designs, limited only by the imagination…
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Edep Ya Hu! (Decency, oh Allah!)
It has always caught my attention… There is a sign at the entrances of Sufi educational institutions, or in some visible place, written “Edep Ya Hu!”, which means “O Allah (swt), give us decently! ” On some signs, this phrase is written in Arabic script in Islamic calligraphy. What does “edep” (decency) mean? Why do…
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Wooden train sets keep your child’s development on track
“Choo choo!” The train glides down the tracks of Amish Country Ohio like it always has. After crossing a bridge, it descends, then obediently doubles up with the track. A small group of farmers watches as the train whizzes past them. Then suddenly a cow standing by the tracks leaps into the air and lands…
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