vacations

Ask a Teacher: When Do You Start Losing Steam?

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By: Ms. Dame

Q: Do you ever start losing steam during the school year? When?

A: I know the EXACT MONTHS when I feel completely and totally deflated. I ...

Hilarious Travel Stories from a Jet-setting Mankler

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By: Contributor

Brian is hilarious, well-traveled, and always up for an adventure—did he just become our most eligible Mankler?—Sparkitors

Traveling is awesome for a lot ...

Vacation Horror Stories

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By: Lindsay Puvel

Summer vacations should be extended periods of time filled with relaxation, laughter, and family bonding. Instead, they’re often extended periods of time filled with tension, ...

Back to Paris!

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By: Contributor

LadyM's vacation draws to a close—and just in time, because we were about to DIE of jealousy.—Sparkitors

Your favorite eager traveller was thrilled ...

Every Day in France is the Best Day EVER

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By: Contributor

The more LadyM tells us about her study abroad vacation in France, the more we want to build a machine that will allow...

The Daily Trials of an English Major: Spring Break! (Well, Almost)

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By: Contributor

While Courtney Guth enjoys spring break, we'll enjoy staring out our office windows while softly weeping :0/ —Sparkitors

There are currently 3 days, 14 ...

Best Fictional Spring Break Destinations

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By: Dan_Bergstein

Despite the cold weather and the Christmas tree still in the living room, you should already have your spring break plans set in stone by ...

Can't Live With 'Em, Can't Live Without 'Em: Things That I Both Love and Hate

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By: Contributor

ecm8 needs to make up her mind—now WE can't decide if we like Christmas!—Sparkitors

We've all got 'em: the ...

The Best Books for Vacation Reading

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By: Contributor

Listen to Adispark’s excellent tips on vacation reading, just in time for the long holiday weekend. Major props for the Kelly Link recommendation! –Sparkitors

If ...

Not Exactly What I Had in Mind: Planning My Family Vacation

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By: Contributor

GirlWhoWrites is 14 and plans her own trips. We're in our 20s and can't handle that kind of responsibility. What is wrong with...