Anyone who knows me well understands I’m an absolute sucker for a deal. Half-off for happy hour? I’m there. BOGO? Sounds good. Last-minute flight deals? Sign me up/ where are we going? I’ve been traveling the world for over 17 years now, and I’ve used so many different tactics and tricks to score the best flight…
Traveling can sometimes be a double-edged sword. On one hand, the thrill of exploring new places and cultures fills our hearts with excitement. On the other, the necessity of packing efficiently and comfortably can quickly dampen that enthusiasm. Enter tactical backpacks, the unsung heroes of travel gear designed to enhance your travel adventures in extraordinary…
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We have a new study preprint looking at “The impact of transit monetary costs on transport equity analyses”. The manuscript is currently under review, but one can already read/cite it from OSF Preprints. The paper was led by Daniel Herszenhut (Twitter: @dhersz), who has been doing some great work in his master’s thesis and in…
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Let’s just say…Florida in summer is not for the faint-hearted. In fact, Florida from April – September is a struggle for the British. We Brits barely cope with a 22°C heatwave in Surrey, so throwing ourselves into Florida between April and September? Bold. Brave. Slightly mad. Whether you’re off to Disney, Universal, or simply chasing…
It was December 26th 1975 and I was stood in line at my local movie theatre waiting to see Jaws. Even though it was released in the summer in the US this was the first showing in the UK and I was pumped. And a bit scared. Because I’d already read the book and sharks…
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From Crib to Big Kid Bed: All About Moving Our Toddler into His First Big Boy Bed They always say don’t blink — and it’s true. One minute you’re rocking your baby to sleep in a crib, and the next you’re setting up a real bed for your toddler who suddenly feels so grown up….
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In today’s hyper-connected, globalized world, the rigid boundaries of traditional education are rapidly disintegrating. Students no longer need to choose between intellectual growth and life-enriching experiences abroad. With the expansion of online degree programs, flexible course work, and virtual resources, a new paradigm has emerged: the student traveler. These ambitious students balance term papers with…
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Ithaca, NY, May 19, 2025 – The Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) Consortium at Cornell University is excited to announce the launch of its new Greenhouse Course Catalog. This resource serves as a centralized database of active CEA training from leading academic institutions. The Greenhouse Course Catalog aggregates continuing education options from trusted educators,…
Dare to Discover: Plan a Holiday That Transforms You There’s something undeniably comforting about returning to the same vacation spot each year. The familiar restaurants, predictable weather, and repeatable itinerary offer a sense of ease. But what if the very thing that’s comforting is also what’s keeping you from living a fuller, more vibrant life?…
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In the middle of the 19th century, the Côte d’Azur was still a wild land covered with scrub, pine forests, and olive groves. Villa Les Cèdres was built in 1830 by the Pollonnais, a Jewish family who were carpet merchants in Nice. Then called the ‘Les Oiseaux’ villa, it was bought in 1850 by the Jewish mayor…
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