Archive for February, 2009

Empowering Vietnamese Teachers

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

 During a recent volunteer assignment at the Thuan An school for hearing-impaired children in Vietnam, I learned about the significant need for more knowledge among Vietnam's teachers about how to effectively educate children with hearing loss.  The executive director of Thuan An and I have collaborated on a proposal for a ...

Travel Lighter With Amazon Kindle 2

Monday, February 9th, 2009

If you're like me, you enjoy catching up on your reading during your travels. There's nothing quite like chilling on a beach or curling up in front of a fire with a good book.  The challenge is deciding what reading material to take with you on the road as not ...

Check out ATIA’s New Website For Alaska Adventure Travel Deals

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

If you've been wanting to take a trip to Alaska, this summer may be the best time to go. The Alaska Travel Industry Association, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of all facets of Alaska's visitor industry, just launched a new website called Travel Alaska to promote Alaska tourism.  It offers many adventure travel deals that you ...