Cheap Things To Do in Orlando Florida: Nature Parks, Gardens, and Springs - USA

While many people think first of beaches and theme parks, when it comes to Florida there are whole other worlds of nature to explore and experience. This is a list of the best cheap things to do in Orlando, Florida. The tranquility and diversity will have you coming back again and again, and there will be something new and beautiful each time.

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Dunedin and Surrounds: The Scotland of New Zealand

The eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand offers visitors a beautiful backdrop for experiencing nature. The unforgettable vistas and fascinating culture will make your visit a once in a lifetime experience. We would highly recommend trying out the Dunedin City, Wildlife, and Scenic Tour while in the city, and then stopping by the Olveston Historic House, Speight’s Brewery, and the Chinese Garden. Note that there is also a train and bike path that lead out to Middlemarch that we wish we had time to do. For those who love hiking and biking, that will be the route to take to explore the Rock & Pillar range and the Strath Taieri.

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Using English Teaching to Obtain a Professional Career Overseas

If you’ve ever been serious about trying to find a job overseas, you’ve probably noticed the huge catch 22 that exists: You can’t get a work visa without a job offer and you can’t get a job offer without a work visa. But there is a way to get in, and that’s by Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Jenny, from our site, taught English in Japan for about 6 1/2 years, so we’ve written about what to expect from a TEFL job in the past. Here we interview an American Expat working professionally in South Korea!

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Christchurch and Akaroa: International Antarctic Center and Little France - New Zealand

While earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 were devastating to Christchurch, destroying many businesses, residential areas, and historical buildings, a lot of progress has been made in rebuilding and making things safe again. Akaroa, located on the Banks Peninsula, is named for the harbor it’s located by, “Long Harbor” in a Māori dialect. Although it was under control of the British in 1840, the area also has much history and influence from French and German settlers that is unique in New Zealand.

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Malaysia Cost of Living: How we Traveled Malaysia on Less than $28 per day

Malaysia is a popular destination for expats and digital nomads due to the comparatively low cost of living. If you’re considering moving, retiring, or working overseas - Malaysia should really be on your list as it is incredibly affordable, very well developed, has excellent food, western standard hospitals, and yes, they even speak English!

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The Magical Queenstown and Te Anau Area of New Zealand

Like so much of New Zealand the area around Te Anau and Queenstown offers visitors unforgettable views and opportunities to experience nature in a way that’s like nowhere else on earth. Whether you’re a fan of Peter Jackson’s films or not, it’s impossible not to see why he chose this fantastical landscape for his epic tale. Its epic beauty stands up to all expectations.

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Location Independence: The Best Remote Work Jobs

If you find it too difficult to find a remote job, you could consider working as a freelancer or consultant. This is similar to working at a regular company, but you are not an employee of any particular company. Instead, you are either affiliated with a consulting group or you’re self-employed, and you work on a contract basis with a number of different companies that you come across.

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Stunning West Coast: Wanaka to Picton and the Franz Josef Glacier - South Island Road Trip

The west coast of the South Island is full of experiences that you will not be able to find anywhere else you visit. New Zealand will draw you in and make you want to return again and again to see and experience the incredible marvels that nature has to offer here. It’s an adventure like no other.

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Tongariro Crossing: The Mordor Hike and Tongariro National Park including Taupo - New Zealand

The Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand offers a host of options to visitors looking for adventure or entertainment. The area is full of options for nature lovers – everything from water adventures on the namesake rivers to beach days on the coast, with hiking, fishing, and camping in between. The area is also well known for its agriculture, which translates into delicious fresh produce and award-winning dining options.

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The Entrepreneur-Friendly Transformed City of Medellín - Colombia

Fraught with danger and drug cartels in the past, Medellín today is an inspiring picture of what can be done when the government and the people work together to make things better. The city’s parks and museums, cultural activities, and public art shine, inviting visitors to share in the triumph of the investment in the future the people and leaders have made.

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My Time in Kuwait during the Invasion of Iraq in 2003: Stories of the Corps

On Valentines Day of 2003, I was sent overseas for the initial invasion of Iraq. I thought that I was being sent there to protect the United States from terrorists, and terror groups, that helped orchestrate the attack on September 11th, 2001. It turns out that it was more complicated than that. Here’s my account of that event.

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Game of Thrones Locations Ireland: Filming in Northern Ireland plus Other Highlights

Use this article as one of your Game of Thrones Maps and you’ll find the most amazing filming locations in Northern Ireland. For many of the sites in Northern Ireland, one of the big draws is Game of Thrones, but once there, you can clearly see why these places were chosen. The rugged natural beauty and the carefully conserved nature seem to truly place them outside of time, untouched for a year or hundreds of years. You might come as a fan of the TV show, but you will leave a fan of Northern Ireland.

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Western England: Harry Potter, Stonehenge, Bath, and the Cotswolds

For those who are planning to have a relaxing holiday away from the busy city, a trip to Western England is perfect! Whether you're looking for famous Harry Potter filming locations, the charming towns of the Cotswolds, the historical sites of Bath and Stonehenge, or even the Jurassic coast, there is something for everyone. As an added bonus you'll pass through tranquil countrysides, in this specific region of England, and see stunning panoramic views along your journey!

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