Carrie Marshall posted an article on Best Beaches in Asia - Feb 7, 2012, 7:50 am
When we think of the beach, we very rarely think of ones that are covered in snow. Visiting a beach during the months of winter can be fun too. The water might be too cold to swim in, but you’re certain to have it all to yourself! This is an image of Banam Beach in northern South Korea.
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jan 22, 2012, 10:43 am
Classroom in Central Jakarta, Indonesia Flickr Photo by Shanghai Daddy This month’s ESL Educators Blog Carnival is an open discussion for our participants. I’m opening this page up to my readers as well, so if you’ve got an interesting ESL article that you’d like to share, please get in...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jan 19, 2012, 5:17 am
Lunar New Year celebrations are almost upon us here in Taiwan. I’ve commented before on how this holiday is celebrated in Taiwan, so this year I thought I’d comment on celebrations for Lunar New Year in Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia Borneo, which was where we spent the holidays last year. The Lunar...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Best Beaches in Asia - Jan 10, 2012, 1:34 am
Image Source It’s rare to see a beach in Asia that isn’t crowded, but then again, this beach is in North Korea. Lake Sijung is just one of a number of tranquil beaches in North Korea. Unfortunately, North Korea has only been open to Western tourists since 1987 and travel itineraries in North Ko...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jan 5, 2012, 11:05 am
This guest post was written by Stephanie A Long. Apart from a few dolphins that had been keeping pace, the only thing to see since we had passed Green Island was blue meeting blue on the distant horizon. The sunlight’s warmth and the deck chair’s swaying and rocking had made my eyelids heavy. ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jan 3, 2012, 8:04 am
Combine the wonders of this exotic Asian destination with one of the biggest celebrations on earth and you’ve got yourself a trip of epic proportions. No one does Chinese New Year better than Beijing, China. A celebration filled with color, energy, food, and history, Chinese New Year in Beijing h...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Dec 30, 2011, 10:54 pm
2011 was another great year for travel for a gal like me. After taking on the role of President of Reach To Teach Recruiting earlier this year, I expected that my travel time would go down, but my new position ended up bringing me a lot more travel opportunities than I was anticipating. Here’s a ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Dec 27, 2011, 5:26 pm
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. In the Xin Yi district of Taipei, home to the famous 101 skyscaper, immaculate residential mid-rises owned by the powerful and rich Taipei elite sit quietly amidst the buzz of one of the busiest intersections in the city. At any given time, one can catch a glimpse ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Dec 19, 2011, 2:49 am
Chris Norton is a successful Internet entrepreneur and a lover of the Chinese language. He also happens to be the author of a terrific new e-book called Study Chinese in Taiwan. Find out what initially drew Chris to Taiwan, why he recommends studying Chinese in Taiwan and how the plans for his new w...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Dec 15, 2011, 1:47 am
This contest is open to Taiwan residents only. Any photographer knows that one of the keys to a successful day of shooting is comfort. The more comfortable you are, the longer you can shoot. That’s why I’m giving away a Black Rapid Camera Strap to one lucky resident of Taiwan. Black Rapid‘s ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Taiwan Photographers - Dec 15, 2011, 1:40 am
One of the most important things that every photographer knows is that it’s important to feel comfortable when you’re on a long shoot. There’s nothing worse than lugging around heavy camera equipment and having a sore and swollen neck and shoulders to show for it at the end of the day. I hate ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Dec 14, 2011, 6:42 pm
This guest post was written by Stephanie Long. After the constant noise and crowds of Hanoi, Bat Trang feels like a ghost town. White-hot and silent, the stone buildings stand with their doors and windows wide open to the world. The Red River ambles along indifferently just a few hundred feet awa...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Taiwan Photographers - Dec 14, 2011, 1:38 am
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Dec 7, 2011, 9:35 am
It’s starting to get a bit chilly here in Taiwan, so I’m cracking out my cookbooks. This winter, I’ve challenged myself to start cooking with ingredients that I’ve never used before. It’s also been a while since I’ve contributed a Wanderfood Wednesday post, so I figured I’d make my fir...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Nov 29, 2011, 8:55 am
‘Twas a few weeks before Christmas and at a bar in Taipei… the Taipei Players were performing a Cabaret! The Taipei Players Present: It’s a Cabaret Christmas Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: 8-10pm Where: Loop Music Bar, 83 Bade Road, Section 3, B1, Taipei, Taiwan Doors open at 6pm. Th...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Nov 28, 2011, 1:47 am
This guest post was written by Stephanie Long. Snow, the weather report said. The faces in the van were a mix of startled excitement, and worry. We hadn’t been expecting snow on the mountain at this time of year, and didn’t have the equipment for it. Snow Mountain rises to an altitude of 3,886...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Oct 26, 2011, 11:46 pm
Shoppers flip through glossy binders of Halloween costumes in one of Ximending’s costume shops. All Hallow’s Eve is almost upon us and Taipei is gearing up for another night of Halloween fun. Every year, the parties just keep getting bigger and better. Trust me when I say that Halloween is one ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Lay Your Head Here - Oct 20, 2011, 9:16 am
I recently had the opportunity to travel Sandbanks, a small piece of land that projects out into the English Channel at Poole in Dorset, England. Dubbed as Britain’s “Palm Beach”, this beautiful piece of land is ranked fourth in the world for having the highest land value. The area has some of...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Lay Your Head Here - Oct 20, 2011, 9:16 am
I recently had the opportunity to travel Sandbanks, a small piece of land that projects out into the English Channel at Poole in Dorset, England. Dubbed as Britain’s “Palm Beach”, this beautiful piece of land is ranked fourth in the world for having the highest land value. The area has some of...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Oct 16, 2011, 11:35 pm
Having just returned from a month in Europe, I’ve spent the last couple of days going through, sorting, and editing over 2,000 photos that I took while I was there. I’ve just started to create some blog posts about my trip, so you can expect some great updates in the following weeks. It’s bee...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Best Beaches in Asia - Oct 8, 2011, 5:25 am
With a name like Paradise Beach you know you’re in for something special when you arrive. Located on the secluded Island Garden City of Samal in the Philippines this real life paradise overwhelms the senses. It’s beautiful, it’s hot, the smell of sun tan coconut oil drifts through the air as d...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Oct 6, 2011, 2:38 am
Today’s guest photo essay and article is by Josh Aggars. Josh is a travel and surf blogger with his twin passions taking him to amazing places around the world. Visit his London Launchpad blog for both London and worldwide travel tips and advice or connect with him on Twitter or Facebook. You kn...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Sep 20, 2011, 11:32 pm
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. I had full blown reverse culture shock when I moved home from Taipei.  I’m talking sleepless nights, forgetfulness as to how to operate a vehicle, the feeling that nobody cared I was back, the whole shebang. Yes, I just said “shebang”. The only thing i...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Sep 7, 2011, 3:38 am
Knowledge Flickr Photo by Wiertz Sebastien The ESL market has changed significantly since I first got my start as an ESL teacher in 2002. Back then I got my start on a career in ESL by taking a 100-hour TESOL course and I quickly learned that there is a huge different between teaching English and b...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Lay Your Head Here - Aug 30, 2011, 9:53 am
Hotel star ratings are a way of measuring the quality and value of hotel accommodations and their amenities. They also serve by providing guidelines to guests who are making hotel reservations. Although star rating systems are helpful when booking rooms, the system has in no way been standardized. I...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Lay Your Head Here - Aug 30, 2011, 9:53 am
Hotel star ratings are a way of measuring the quality and value of hotel accommodations and their amenities. They also serve by providing guidelines to guests who are making hotel reservations. Although star rating systems are helpful when booking rooms, the system has in no way been standardized. I...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Aug 28, 2011, 10:43 pm
Today’s guest blog is written by Ava Apollo – a lover of travel and previous resident of Taipei, Taiwan. Have you ever found yourself taking a drive down a roadside in Taiwan, when out of the corner of your eye you catch a scantily-clad la mei (“hot” girl) working behind glass walls? Wheth...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Aug 27, 2011, 1:02 am
Today’s guest post from Jayson Bagio is about street food in the Philippines. Jayson writes about GoHunt Dining restaurants in Philippines. Read more of his writings in Gohunt.ph or follow his twitter on @seoteky. Food is arguably the most important thing when it comes to a person’s life. Every...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Aug 4, 2011, 11:40 am
Mabuhay! Which Asian destination is home to hundreds of islands, miles of sandy beaches and coastline, lush tropical forests, world-class, old-world cities, and some of the friendliest people on earth. If you guessed the Philippines, you’re right! Spending time on one of countless tropical islan...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Aug 1, 2011, 12:51 am
It’s been five years since our last visit to Hong Kong. I don’t know where the time went. It’s almost unbelievable that so much time has passed since our last foray across the pond. It took a visit from John’s mother and son to provide the inspiration to return to Hong Kong, and honestly, I ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Lay Your Head Here - Jul 31, 2011, 12:38 am
Europe is known for blending the modern with the historic, and traces of the old world can be found in the hippest nightclubs to the best of fine dining no matter which country you visit. For many travelers, the intoxicating atmosphere of the old mixed with all the luxuries of the new makes them wis...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Lay Your Head Here - Jul 31, 2011, 12:38 am
Europe is known for blending the modern with the historic, and traces of the old world can be found in the hippest nightclubs to the best of fine dining no matter which country you visit. For many travelers, the intoxicating atmosphere of the old mixed with all the luxuries of the new makes them wis...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jul 28, 2011, 9:26 am
Japan (Flickr photo KatB Photography) Todd Anderson is a freelance writer for the University of Southern California’s Masters in Education online program, which prepares student to earn an MA in TESOL as well as a California credential. Living in a culture as different as Japan’s can be chall...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jul 27, 2011, 7:16 am
Guest Post by Brandy O. There’s nothing quite like a good old-fashioned train-tour, especially when it’s your first time visiting a country (or two!) and you’ve got a lot to see and limited time to do it. Here are a few excellent reasons why you should consider traveling by train in Europe. ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jul 23, 2011, 5:18 am
This blogging meme has been circulating throughout the travel blogosphere for quite some time now. Bloggers are tagged and asked to share seven links from their blog that helped to contribute to their success. I never could pass up a good meme, so here are my top 7 links from My Several Worlds. 1) ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jul 21, 2011, 8:01 am
One of the many perks of running a travel blog are free product reviews. Here are my thoughts on the new Jawbone ERA. I’ve just spent the past two weeks testing out the new Jawbone ERA, and while I’ve never had a need for a Bluetooth headset (up until now), I can certainly see what all of the f...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jul 20, 2011, 7:56 pm
Today’s guest blog is written by Ava Apollo – a lover of travel and previous resident of Taipei, Taiwan. For the previous post in this series, click here. I called ABC and told him the news, and said I just didn’t know what was next for me, but I couldn’t expect him to just stick around wh...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Best Beaches in Asia - Jul 11, 2011, 9:32 am
  Panglao Island, Philippines (Flickr Photo by Gezelle) The Philippines remain home to some of the most beautiful and unspoilt beaches this well-travelled of travellers has experienced. From the beautiful Boracay to the stunning Mactan this country of 7,107 islands is a beach lover’s paradise. ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jul 5, 2011, 8:48 pm
Today’s guest blog is written by Ava Apollo – a lover of travel and previous resident of Taipei, Taiwan. For the previous post in this series, click here. The time came for my family to leave Taipei and return to California, and a slight tinge of loneliness set in. Sure, I had a great roommate...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jul 5, 2011, 9:02 am
It’s hard to believe that this time last year, John and I had just arrived in the States in time to celebrate the Fourth of July before I headed home to spend the next two months with my family and friends in Canada. I’ve always wanted to experience a Fourth of July parade in small town America,...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jul 2, 2011, 12:06 am
Another Reason to Travel Penghu! Penghu’s Basalt Rock Formations and Unique Geological Terrain The Penghu Islands are well known for their unique geological terrain. The southeast part of the Penghu archipelago encompasses a number of small islands that boast these unique rock formations which fo...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jun 28, 2011, 9:17 am
Photo by Josh Aggars Travel India It’s a well-worn statement but there really is nothing that can prepare you for your first encounter with India and more specifically Calcutta. The colours, aromas, heat and sheer weight of people are simply overwhelming. Bright yellow taxis, the lines of colou...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jun 21, 2011, 8:08 pm
Today’s guest blog is written by Ava Apollo – a lover of travel and previous resident of Taipei, Taiwan. For the previous post in this series, click here. Winter was an exciting time in Taipei for a few reasons; it was nearly time for lunar new year, it was too cold for mosquitoes to keep torm...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jun 19, 2011, 7:45 am
Kids Reading (Flickr photo by GoodNCrazy) As teachers, we’ve all walked into a classroom with a scheduled reading assignment and had the entire class groan at another boring reading lesson at some point in our careers. It’s easy to see why kids get bored so easily with reading assignments. Oft...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jun 17, 2011, 7:02 am
I’m excited to be offering you a terrific summer promotion on VPN services and travel accommodations through bestvpnservice.com and Wimdu.com. Purchase a VPN service and you’ll receive a $60 voucher for Wimdu.com, an international online accommodations rental site that has rentals in locations a...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jun 14, 2011, 9:05 am
A local farmer in Kakheti, Georgia finishes up a day of work by dragging home some scrap metal. The easternmost region in Georgia, Kakheti is bordered by the small mountainous province of Tusheti, the Greater Caucasus mountain range to the north, the Russian Federation to the northeast, Azerbaijian...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Best Beaches in Asia - Jun 7, 2011, 6:02 am
The Philippines is teeming with gorgeous beaches, and if there’s one place that you shouldn’t miss, it’s Nacpan and Calitang Beaches in El Nido, Palawan. These stunning adjoining beaches can be reached by motorbike, tricycle or boat from the town of El Nido. White, glistening sand and crystal...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on My Several Worlds - Jun 3, 2011, 6:37 am
Guest post by  Jennifer Ng, a Manila-based journalist and freelance blogger. So you’ve finally decided on going to Southeast Asia after reading numerous brochures. If you don’t know where to start, you might want to kick off your Southeast Asian tour in the Philippines. The Philippines is ...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Best Beaches in Asia - Jun 2, 2011, 4:55 am
Panari Beach, Okinawa, Japan (Photo by Rurinoshima) Beautiful beaches don’t normally spring to mind when you think of Japan. Many people are surprised to learn that Japan is home to some truly stunning beaches. In fact, the beaches in Japan are well known for having sandy white shores and sparkli...
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Carrie Marshall posted an article on Best Beaches in Asia - Jun 2, 2011, 4:34 am
Philippines Beach - Survivor Island (Photo by GreenIconDS) This stunning inlet on Survivor Island in the Philippines was taken by GreenIconDS. Share and Enjoy:
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