Michelle Kirby
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The Incredible Italian Island You've Never Heard Of
Plan a visit to Ischia, but don't let the secret out.<p>There are places you go to get away from it all. And then there’s Sant’Angelo.<p>To get to this Italian village, you take an hour-long ferry from Naples to the volcanic island of Ischia, nestled a few waves’ breadth from Capri in the heart of the …
Basic Italian words and phrases for your trip to Italy
Andiamo! Time to plan that trip to Italy.<p>As a traveler with Italian roots, I’m admittedly a little biased. But there is something special about the …
Italy10 Habits That Will Dramatically Improve Your Life
In Hans Christian Andersen’s fable <i>The Red Shoes</i>, a young girl longs for a pair of pretty red shoes. She ultimately tricks the blind woman who cares for her into buying her a pair. Her love for the red shoes causes her to give them priority over the more important things in her life, and, as often …
HappinessHow To Explore The World On Social Security Income Alone
Sometimes it just pays to retire overseas ... not only can you live much more affordably overall, but you can treat yourself to experiences you might not have access to or be able to afford at home ...<p>View of the Andes Mountains from Cotacachi, Ecuador<p>One of the biggest advantages we've discovered …
South AmericaThe ONE Thing To Do To Be Happy In Any Moment
The importance of gratitude in my life<p>I don’t know about you, but I know I’m grateful for today.<p>I’m grateful for who I am.<p>I’m grateful for where I am …
HappinessThings You Should Know Before Visiting Sicily: The Largest Island in The Mediterranean
Sicily is the southernmost region of Italy but it is undoubtedly a destination not to be missed in your Italian holiday.
10 Low-Carb Recipes Under 400 Calories
When bread is what dreams are made of and pasta is life, cutting carbs on the reg can seem damn near impossible. But, as crazy as it sounds, your …
Healthy EatingSpace junk is becoming a real threat
It's a serious issue. There's a common misconception that things in space are just kindof floating out there, moving slowly—and given videos of spacewalks and what we see in movies, that's understandable.<p>But it's wrong. There are thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth, moving at incredibly high …
Space ExplorationThe best European cities for solo travelers
While monuments should dictate your itinerary in Europe, it's really how you take in the sights that will make your trip. And with the sheer amount of things to see and do, traveling in Europe, especially with a big group, can get overwhelming. That's why it's one of the best continents to visit …
European TravelSeven top day trips from Rome
With so much to see in Rome, it can be hard to tear yourself away from the city. But venture out into the surrounding Lazio region and you’ll discover that there are a whole host of historic sites and foodie hotspots to explore. Further afield, Florence, Naples and Pompeii are all within day-trip …
ItalyClassroom Management: 3 Important Big-Picture Questions
It's easy for teachers to get caught up in the day-to-day minutiae and focus on things like where we place the tissue box, how to handle broken …
5 Classroom Tools to Measure Student Learning
Quizizz<p>Much like Kahoot, Quizizz allows teachers to gather evidence of student learning in a fun, gamified environment. When teachers create …
Education TechnologyPositive, Not Punitive, Classroom Management Tips
Public Versus Private Relationship<p>Community organizers try to help people understand the difference between public and private relationships (I was …
4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy, According to Neuroscience
You get all kinds of happiness advice on the Internet from people who don’t know what they’re talking about. Don’t trust them.<p>Actually, don’t trust …
Self-improvementWhat should I read next?
If a new school year, new classes and new teachers have got you itching to bury your nose in some new books, then our site members have the perfect books to dispel those back-to-school blues…<p>If a new school year, new classes and new teachers have got you itching to bury your nose in some new books, …
BooksWhy Boosting Poor Children’s Vocabulary Is Important for Public Health
One key difference between low-income and affluent babies: the number of words to which they’re exposed.<p>Airon Pate is bouncing off the walls.<p>The not-quite-2-year-old is waiting with his mom Dominique and brother Aiden, 4, to be seen at a federally subsidized clinic for low-income women …
Clinton FoundationThe 30 best places to travel alone
In fact, there are many reasons to travel alone. Solo travel allows for more self-reflection, and chances are, you'll take in more of the culture.<p>We've put together a list of 30 places that are ideal for traveling alone, from an adventure in New Zealand to a relaxing getaway in Cinque Terre, …
European TravelHow to Find the Lowest Airfare? These Three New Strategies
"Don’t listen to anyone who says there’s a magic time or day to buy airfare," says one expert. Here are three new tips that really do work.<p>"Google 'best time to buy airfare' and you’ll find 50 different competing theories. And they’re all wrong," George Hobica told me over lunch the other day. …
Ten Things NOT to Do in Italy
The more time you spend in Italy, the more you’ll notice that Italians love telling you what to do…whether you ask them for advice or not. <i>Try this</i> …
7 Beach Destinations You Haven't Tried Yet
When going to a new destination, many of us stick to the beaten path; we'll go where the other tourists are going for the first time around. But once you've been to Cancun, or Montego Bay, or any other well-touristed beach spot, you may be more interested in heading somewhere a tad more …
Central America10 Places to Go While They Are Still Cheap: 2014 Edition
Do your travel ambitions eclipse your bank account? We've got just the fix: destinations around the world that offer plenty of cheap ways to stay, play, and eat. Whether you're on the prowl for a perfect beach or a city bursting with culture, these cities and countries deliver big but cost little. …
European Travel10 Travel Apps That Save You Time and Money
From trip planning to packing to getting around a foreign city—and even speaking the language—let these easy-to-use apps power your next vacation!
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