Live & Learn Articles About Journeys
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Language School Vacations
It's never too late to learn a new language. And what better way to do it than a language-school vacation where you can immerse yourself in the culture—with plenty of free time to see the sights and try out new skills?
June 26, 2009
By: Alexandra Starr | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
21st Century Armchair Travel with Google Earth
How to use this free computer application to explore the world from home. Plan a new trip, reminisce about an old one. Armchair travel enters the 21st century.
June 22, 2009
By: Bruce Campbell | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Colorado Sacred Places
Educational travel: Discussion with experts informs a visit to Colorado Plateau tribal sites which seem permeated with spiritual connections to the ancient Pueblo people to whom these sites were sacred.
May 11, 2009
By: Stephanie Woodard | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Elderhostel Adventures with Your Grandkids
Let Elderhostel take care of the travel details so you and your grandchild can have a good time together. Four learning vacations to try.
January 28, 2009
By: Caralee Adams | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Homage to the Chair
It first appeared in England around 1700 and came to the colonies not long after. Now it's experiencing a revival.
October 31, 2008
By: David Fay Smith | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
To Dig or Not to Dig: Archaeology Vacations
Learn something new about something old when you take an archaeological vacation. Choose a guided tour or get your hands dirty on a dig--either will be a thrill if you're passionate about the ancient world and educational travel.
August 31, 2007
By: Phil Scott | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Vacation Ideas for History Buffs
Nothing brings history alive like a road trip to the place where momentous events happened.
May 23, 2007
By: Wendy Paris | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
More Vacation Ideas for History Buffs
Revolutionary War routes, historic hotels, Route 66 itineraries — tips and resources to get you started on a retro road trip.
May 23, 2007
By: Wendy Paris | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
One Week, One Chair
This busy professional took up a travisher, spoke shave and gutter adze, compass plane and draw knife, and made himself a classic "Sack-Back" Windsor chair.
November 17, 2006
By: David Fay Smith | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
For Savvy Travelers Who Hate Hotels
These three organizations cater to the kind of traveler who prefers friendly locales rather than impersonal, big ticket hotels.
August 28, 2006
By: Elizabeth Pope | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
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