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Randy LeGrant: Jul 8, 2025 6:55:51 AM
Have you ever wondered what truly makes a CV stand out? It’s not just degrees or years in an office. It’s experience. It's adaptability. It’s the ability to thrive in new environments. Teaching English abroad is one of those transformative...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 4, 2025 5:28:09 AM
Dream of living abroad, exploring new cultures, and making a real difference?
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Randy LeGrant: Jun 3, 2025 11:59:06 AM
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the ability to teach English isn’t just a job—it’s a passport to global opportunity. Whether you dream...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 7, 2024 10:35:12 AM
Why TEFL Plus Avoids Gimmicks and Massive Discounts: A Better Way to Learn
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Randy LeGrant: Jun 29, 2024 12:36:31 PM
Explore the streamlined process of obtaining an au pair visa in Europe and embark on an exciting journey of cultural exchange and adventure with The...
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Randy LeGrant: May 13, 2024 10:26:00 AM
Discover how you can teach English in Costa Rica and get paid for it!
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Randy LeGrant: May 10, 2024 10:08:06 AM
Embark on a unique journey as an au pair in Spain. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture while getting paid.
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Kevin Morgan: May 9, 2024 5:09:58 AM
Few experiences can be as life-changing as traveling. When done right, it opens up new opportunities and helps you embrace different lifestyles....
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 24, 2023 7:00:20 AM
Expand Your Horizons: Tutor English to a Host Family in Spain Introduction To The Concept Of Being An English Tutor In Spain Imagine immersing...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 18, 2023 10:30:00 AM
Looking for an incredible way to immerse yourself in the Italian language, culture, and cuisine? Well, hold on tight because I've got an amazing...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 15, 2023 10:35:00 AM
Are you ready for an adventure? How about immersing yourself in the German language, culture, and cuisine for 2 or 3 months? We have an incredible...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 11, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Bonjour! Are you a fan of French culture? Do you dream of strolling through the charming streets of Paris, sipping a café au lait at a local café, or...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 8, 2023 11:48:37 AM
Bonjour! Are you looking for a unique and immersive experience in France? How about becoming an English tutor for a French host family? It's an...
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Randy LeGrant: Jun 15, 2023 10:37:28 AM
As someone who's been a conversational English tutor to a host family abroad, I can tell you that it's an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 16, 2022 11:31:13 AM
Ready, Set, Go! December 16, 2022 edition by Randy LeGrant, Executive Director, The Cultural Exchange Project
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 14, 2022 4:10:08 PM
The 2022 travel season is just more than halfway over, and there are some important things to know about traveling abroad in the five or six months...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 11, 2022 1:07:11 PM
Homestay abroad What if you’re wanting to travel abroad right now? How comfortable do you feel traveling overseas when you see news headlines like...
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Randy LeGrant: Jun 27, 2022 4:09:02 PM
We do what we love with people that we love for people who love what we do. Over the years, doing business as The GeoVisions Foundation, we have been...
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Randy LeGrant: May 30, 2022 1:04:34 PM
Do you want to travel the world and make some money while you're at it? Becoming an au pair might be the perfect job for you! This post will give you...
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Randy LeGrant: May 26, 2022 5:14:50 PM
Make A Difference When You Travel If you're looking for a way to make a difference in the world, teaching English abroad as a homestay tutor in...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 17, 2021 2:30:00 PM
Here in the United States, many people have no idea the meaning of au pair. While, in Germany, it's almost a rite of passage. In the US we use words...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 14, 2021 2:39:40 PM
Are you one of the 110,000 people who searched Google for "travel the world and get paid" this month? Who doesn't like to travel? It's coming up with...
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Shaunna Caffrey: Nov 20, 2020 8:30:00 AM
What was the most difficult part about leaving home and your comfort zone to embark on your program in the Netherlands?
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Yeliz Hussein: Nov 6, 2020 2:48:01 PM
What was the most difficult part about leaving home and your comfort zone to embark on your program in South Korea?
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Sarah Anthony: Oct 30, 2020 1:52:59 PM
What was the most difficult part about leaving home and your comfort zone to embark on your program in Australia?
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Sophie Holt: Oct 16, 2020 2:08:14 PM
You traveled to France in 2016 to live with a host family for 2 months and help them learn conversational English. What made you decide to do a...
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Randy LeGrant: Sep 22, 2020 2:30:43 PM
When I checked my email first thing this morning, I noticed an article from Education Week entitled How COVID-19 Is Hurting Teacher Diversity. I...
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Randy LeGrant: Aug 19, 2020 1:01:53 PM
Travel refunds due to Coronavirus have been elusive. Almost all GeoVisions Foundation travelers have elected to move their travel dates forward, many...
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Randy LeGrant: Aug 17, 2020 2:26:42 PM
So you're eager to travel and you're an American. You're ready to pack your bags, plant your butt into an airplane seat and fly away. Your passport...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 28, 2020 11:06:59 AM
Coronavirus travel restrictions have hit United States citizens in a big way. In general, our reluctance to follow best-practices on containing the...
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Christy Wilde: Jul 13, 2020 3:15:18 PM
In 2015, Christy Wilde traveled abroad to teach conversational English to a family in Italy. Her experience was profound, and she still keeps in...
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GeoVisions Participant: Apr 27, 2020 11:02:45 AM
So far my time in Italy has been completely above and beyond my expectations. I tried to have minimal expectations and hopes for when I came because...
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Randy LeGrant: Apr 15, 2020 11:02:43 AM
The GeoVisions Foundation has announced the development of a strategic partnership with Renzulli Learning of New Haven, Connecticut.
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Randy LeGrant: Sep 21, 2019 4:36:01 PM
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? And what if money were no object? THEN where would you go? Soon, you could be in a place...
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GeoVisions Participant: Sep 18, 2019 9:10:47 PM
While teaching English in Korea, I met a friend who was born in Italy. After listening to him talk about his native country, and show me some...
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Randy LeGrant: Sep 4, 2019 10:24:21 PM
Wish you weren't here! "Live like a local" is a term you find everywhere these days. It's what we say we're going to do to rationalize renting an...
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GeoVisions Participant: Sep 4, 2019 10:20:21 PM
If you’re looking for new adventures and always dreamed of traveling and experiencing life from a different perspective, then this program might be...
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GeoVisions Participant: Sep 2, 2019 8:51:34 AM
It's almost time for my journey of teaching English in Thailand to come to a close. I can’t believe it's already here! It seems like just yesterday,...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 28, 2019 9:51:06 AM
Phyllis is a retired 65 year old from Sarasota, Florida.
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 26, 2019 10:26:02 AM
Delicious Thai cuisine. Playful puppies. Exotic elephants. These are just some of the things you will experience while teaching English in Thailand....
Randy LeGrant: Aug 25, 2019 12:02:00 PM
We're celebrating Nick Fradiani Day here in Guilford. Who is Nick? Well, he's made it into the final four of American Idol ... and he's from...
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Randy LeGrant: Aug 25, 2019 10:41:00 AM
This post was written for GeoVisions by Brielle Sydor of Elon College. Brie was one of our counselors in 2012 on the Italy Summer Camp program and...
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Randy LeGrant: Aug 24, 2019 10:40:02 AM
Posted by Anni on Friday, August 10th, 2012 at Journeys for Good. This Blog Post is used with permission. GeoVisions note: Terri Wingham started her...
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Randy LeGrant: Aug 24, 2019 10:36:20 AM
Two years ago this weekend I was packing for a 12-day trip throughout Asia. I had just gone to the Guilford Fair Parade with my children. So here we...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 23, 2019 10:35:43 AM
Hello! My name is Ashley; I am 23 years old and from North Carolina, United States. When I graduated from college in May of 2014 I just couldn't...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 22, 2019 11:50:08 AM
Justin is a 24 year old from Washington. He recently returned home after teaching abroad in Thailand. GeoVisions asked him to share some advice for...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 19, 2019 4:04:14 PM
“You should travel abroad right after graduating from college,” is a common phrase I hear from friends, family and professors. People constantly tell...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 15, 2019 10:27:25 AM
Don’t ask jetsetter David Papier what his favorite country is, because the 66-year-old won’t give you a direct answer. It’s not that he doesn’t want...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 14, 2019 1:20:36 PM
Hello! My name is Katerina and I am a 22 year old student from Calgary, Alberta – the Texas of Canada. It was a pretty extreme difference going from...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 13, 2019 4:22:17 PM
It’s Flash Back Friday here at GeoVisions! Recently we checked in with a past participant who was teaching English in France to a host family backed...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 12, 2019 5:58:49 PM
Are you teaching abroad in Thailand and not sure what to pack?
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 11, 2019 4:40:18 PM
Pizza with authentic buffalo mozzarella, pasta with bacon, eggs, Romano cheese and pepper, and delicious mango gelato. Now that I have your...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 9, 2019 11:58:54 AM
Ethan and Marika love adventure. The boyfriend/girlfriend couple have traveled to New Zealand and Jamaica together, backpacked in Oregon and Colorado...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 9, 2019 11:57:03 AM
Hello, my name is Angelique!
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 7, 2019 1:52:04 PM
I will never forget my first glimpse of Spain nearing the end of my 28-hour journey from New Zealand to Madrid. The memory is vivid, for it was the...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 6, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Before I decided to teach English in Thailand, I was feeling quite lost and confused in my life back home. Marika and her boyfriend, Ethan, take part...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:46:29 PM
While teaching English in Korea, I met a friend who was born in Italy. After listening to him talk about his native country, and show me some...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:45:43 PM
Hi, I am Anand. I am 21 years old, and from Aukland, New Zealand. I recently graduated from university and felt like doing something exciting before...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 4, 2019 3:44:13 PM
So, you’ve signed up for one of GeoVisions’ amazing programs. Whether you’re teaching abroad in Thailand, or volunteering abroad in Peru-...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 4, 2019 3:42:25 PM
Calling all high schoolers! Are you looking for an amazing opportunity this summer? Something different than that part time summer job?
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:41:31 PM
I opened my browser and typed the words “teaching abroad in South Korea." This was something I have always fantasized about doing, but never had the...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:40:42 PM
A normal summer for me throughout high school and college never involved long, lazy days at the beach or weekend trips to the Appalachian Mountains....
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:36:46 PM
Ciao! My name is Leanne. I’m from Rochester, NY.
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Randy LeGrant: Aug 4, 2019 3:35:33 PM
Have you always wanted to teach English in Spain and live like a local? This volunteer teaching assignment is in a regular community school about 40...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:34:14 PM
Deciding to teach English abroad in Thailand was definitely the easiest decision I made last year. I've been teaching English as a second language...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:29:35 PM
Hello, my name is Christina Carroll. Thailand was not, by any means, my first choice when I first decided I wanted to travel and teach English...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 4, 2019 3:28:19 PM
Last year, Susan Syracuse of Tucson, Arizona signed up with GeoVisions to teach abroad in Italy. For two months, she would be living with and...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 4, 2019 3:27:02 PM
At GeoVisions, we like to toot our own horn and write about our great work abroad programs, like being an au pair in Australia, or teaching in China....
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:02:59 PM
After graduating college and getting myself a job as a 5th grade teacher, I saw many people in my life making choices about their future that I...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 3:01:44 PM
As I complete my second week tutoring abroad in Italy, I think it is important to take a break and reflect on my experience so far. My hope is not...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 4, 2019 12:54:20 PM
Living with a host family in Italy and teaching in a local school is one of the best volunteer abroad programs someone can do. Dee Murray, of...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 12:53:45 PM
I wanted to travel. I wanted to experience a different country and culture. I wanted meaningful work and to engage in a new language. And I wanted to...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 4, 2019 12:52:11 PM
Bom Dia! Or Hello in Portuguese! My name is Brennan and I am from Newport Beach, California. I decided to tutor English abroad in Brazil because I...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 3, 2019 6:58:01 PM
At GeoVisions we believe it takes a great person to give up the comforts of their home and tutor English abroad. We also believe they continue to do...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Aug 3, 2019 6:56:44 PM
To all our friends at home, and those working abroad- Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a day to remember Saint Patrick, who is widely known as the...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 3, 2019 6:55:45 PM
Last year before I began my teaching career, I was very unhappy in an administrative retail job that wasn't a fit for me. I knew I wanted to teach;...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 3, 2019 6:54:40 PM
La dolce vita is real! That is all I have to say about my wonderful time working abroad in Italy. For three months, I au paired and tutored a family...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 3, 2019 6:52:03 PM
For me, coming to Italy to work abroad was not only to get a job or to be involved in a cultural exchange. It was proof that I can get what I want if...
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GeoVisions Participant: Aug 3, 2019 6:49:42 PM
Hello Future World Travelers! There are so many different ways to teach English abroad. This is another creative way to make it happen!
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GeoVisions Participant: Jul 28, 2019 9:04:18 AM
Hi. My name is Amy, and I'm here in Thailand doing the paid teaching abroad program through GeoVisions. In the States, I have been intermittently...
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GeoVisions Participant: Jul 28, 2019 8:57:36 AM
Thailand is a place that provides so many incredible gifts to someone. So many unexpected things take place when you live there. Being a teacher in...
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GeoVisions Participant: Jul 28, 2019 8:53:47 AM
The famous Italian filmmaker, Federico Fellini, one said that "a different language is a different vision of life". Over a year ago I woke up with a...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 28, 2019 8:50:56 AM
But that's not the BEST part! The hospital where medical and pharmacy interns will practice on this medical internship in South Africa, is a...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Jul 27, 2019 8:50:37 PM
At GeoVisions, when we place you in a job where you will get paid to work abroad, we don’t party or drink champagne. (We do that so many times a day...
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GeoVisions Participant: Jul 27, 2019 5:24:59 PM
For three weeks this summer, Meagan was a camp counselor in Zululand, South Africa teaching ESL. GeoVisions recently conducted an interview with...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Jul 26, 2019 7:51:23 PM
A real adventure has joined the family of programs at GeoVisions. If you live outside the United States, it is now easier than ever to teach English...
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As an Au Pair in New Zealand, you learn something new every holiday. Greetings! My name is Lydia Susong and I am an au pair in New Zealand with...
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Kate: Jul 26, 2019 7:35:36 PM
When you’re home, you go through life and find interests and hobbies that make you who you are. When you move abroad to become an au pair, sometimes...
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Steven: Jul 26, 2019 7:26:05 PM
"For anyone thinking about being an Au Pair, but is unsure- all I can say is do it! The worst thing that can happen is you have an absolutely amazing...
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Shanny Neuman: Jul 26, 2019 9:45:42 AM
Shanny recently returned home to Mexico after spending two months as an au pair and tutor to a family in Italy. GeoVisions asked our contributor blog...
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GeoVisions Participant: Jul 25, 2019 9:18:05 AM
I was teaching English in Yangon, Myanmar, for eight months, from May to December. I did my TESOL training in Australia and had very little teaching...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Jul 25, 2019 9:13:45 AM
“New programs are a lot of fun and full of promise. Putting together a new one gives me energy and excitement. Nothing, though, has excited me quite...
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GeoVisions Participant: Jun 29, 2019 2:54:17 PM
We sank into pizza night, a classic Margherita, and switched on the TV news. President Obama's surprise announcement stopped our chewing. New...
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We sank into pizza night, a classic Margherita, and switched on the TV news. President Obama's surprise announcement stopped our chewing. New...
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I lived in Havana, Cuba for one month through GeoVisions. My assignment was teaching English to school age children with another teacher. We taught...
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We sank into pizza night, a classic Margherita, and switched on the TV news. President Obama's surprise announcement stopped our chewing. New...
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Alexa Puzder: Jun 21, 2019 12:56:50 PM
Signing up to volunteer to teach English to a family in Italy was the best decision I've ever made in my life. It was an amazing experience that I...
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Alicia Kravies: May 25, 2019 7:25:00 AM
I decided to become an Au Pair after completing my first semester of nursing school. I was at a time in my life where I did not know exactly what I...
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David Papier: Apr 3, 2019 1:50:13 PM
My name is David Papier. I received a master's degree in linguistics from the University of Michigan in 1972 and have been teaching ESL/EFL ever...
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Alexandra Giffin: Mar 19, 2019 4:15:02 PM
Traveling to Hat Yai:
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Abi Whitney: Feb 26, 2019 5:20:00 AM
It's an extraordinary thing, this world. The concept of it is truly limitless. You could travel to every single continent, and only just begun to see...
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Darby Caneen: Feb 15, 2019 4:28:00 AM
October 19, 2018, I am 30,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean on Singapore Airlines flight 708 to Tokyo, Japan. There was a sense of urgency to get off...
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Joy Harpham: Feb 5, 2019 3:30:28 PM
Here are her 5 tips when one is considering to be an Au Pair:
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Michelle Castle: Oct 12, 2018 11:51:58 AM
“Gazing into the future, as far as the eye can see, somewhere in a far distance, the wind is blowing. I can’t hear what it's saying, I sense it. A...
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Jenna DeVary: Sep 17, 2018 4:03:17 AM
A past boss once said to me, “There are two types of people in this world, way makers and excuse makers- which one are you?” At the time I laughed...
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Randy LeGrant: Sep 12, 2018 10:00:00 AM
Rachel graduated from the University of Connecticut this past May and didn't go abroad her 4 years at UCONN because she couldn't fit it into her...
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Randy LeGrant: Sep 8, 2018 5:32:46 PM
Although the economy in the US is rolling along and unemployment is almost nil, we hear from a lot of people who have difficulty saving up $350 for...
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Randy LeGrant: Aug 12, 2018 12:34:05 PM
If the best travel experiences happen when things don’t go according to plan, why do we plan so much? We rely on our participants to write great...
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Briana Romi: Aug 8, 2018 2:27:45 PM
I first heard about what an au pair was during my first semester at college. Prior, I had no clue that an "au pair" was even a thing. A classmate did...
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Gabrielle Christiansen: Jul 26, 2018 11:37:53 AM
I’m sitting here, writing this blog post on my plane ride home from one of the most amazing adventures I have ever been on. I know I’m going to...
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Randy LeGrant: May 18, 2018 1:25:12 PM
Trust emerges when we have a sense that another person or organization is driven by things other than their own self-gain.
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Zoe Ripplinger: Mar 8, 2018 10:24:04 PM
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what...
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Emily: Dec 19, 2017 7:00:27 AM
Everyone knows there is no better way to learn a language than through immersion.
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Michele Kilmer: Dec 12, 2017 12:53:50 PM
I am Michele Kilmer and I am currently teaching abroad in Madrid, Spain as an Au Pair through the Walk and Talk Program with GeoVisions. Since I have...
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Shanny Neuman: Sep 21, 2017 4:38:08 PM
The most important lesson I’ve learned during my travels is understanding that to travel alone doesn’t mean in solitude. It requires a lot of bravery...
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Steph Miezin: Apr 21, 2017 12:41:51 PM
I didn’t know what to expect from Malta and this experience, but because of the people I met, it now means more to me than I ever would have...
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Kelsey Noris: Mar 28, 2017 3:56:53 PM
Over the past two months, I have had my fair share of solo travel around Europe. Throughout my trips, I have created a list of pros and cons of...
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Caitlin: Mar 15, 2017 10:37:00 AM
I have to admit, before leaving to spend six weeks in Europe last summer I was nervous- not necessarily about my safety, the long flight, or the...
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Shanny Neuman: Feb 22, 2017 6:13:00 AM
The famous Italian filmmaker, Federico Fellini, one said that “a different language is a different vision of life”. Over a year ago I woke up with a...
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Sarah: Jan 16, 2017 5:35:06 PM
“A lot of things in your life will be a jumbled mess from here on out and things you thought would happen will go completely opposite at times, and...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Dec 29, 2016 11:29:59 AM
Seek experiences, not things, seek culture, not just another bar serving frozen cocktails, seek human relationships, not just another good photo op...
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About a year ago I took a leap of faith and got on a plane headed toward Amsterdam to spend a year as an au pair. I had no idea what to expect of my...
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Juliana: Oct 28, 2016 9:58:54 AM
This past summer, I volunteered to teach in Italy through GeoVisions and lived with my host family to help them learn English. When I was there, I...
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Avana Garza: Oct 20, 2016 2:37:18 PM
When I first heard about GeoVisions I was excited because I’ve always wanted to travel to different countries, it’s been a tug at my soul since I was...
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Kim Carmona: Sep 22, 2016 6:08:36 PM
When I made the decision to move to Thailand through the GeoVisions Teach Abroad program, I knew it was inevitable that I was going to be pushed out...
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Jeena Joy: Aug 16, 2016 8:18:13 PM
This summer I had the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and tutor English to a family in Brazil! I am currently getting my Masters in TESOL,...
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Marissa: Jul 28, 2016 4:04:04 PM
When I applied to the Tutor English to a Family in Italy program through GeoVisions, I don’t think I was in the right state of mind. I had had a...
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Amanda Waring: Jul 12, 2016 12:53:30 PM
When I decided to come to teach in Thailand through GeoVisions, it took me 6 months to fill out the application. I always came up with an excuse as...
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Laura Alfaridzi: Jul 5, 2016 2:27:17 PM
Laura - a GeoVisions participant and solo traveler reflects on a few things she wish she had known before tutoring English in Austria. Check out her...
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Marissa: May 16, 2016 7:06:26 AM
It isn't every day you pack your life into a few suitcases and move to a new country to help raise strangers' kids. Here's a few reasons why being an...
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Shanny Neuman: May 8, 2016 9:07:38 AM
Since returning home, Shanny has written many great blogs for us. Enjoy her latest GeoVisions blog of the fear travelers face. It's not uncommon to...
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Randy LeGrant: Apr 15, 2016 8:22:15 PM
“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all." J.K. Rowling If...
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When faced with the big question should I do it? Whatever it may be, and you look at your life with nostalgic fondness and comfort, but without any...
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Maggie: Mar 7, 2016 9:47:19 AM
In February, Maggie, from South Ayrshire, Scotland, traveled to Cuba through GeoVisions. Here's her advice to others thinking of visiting the...
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Michelle: Jan 26, 2016 1:52:03 PM
Such a spontaneous thing-- to pause your life in your country to live a year abroad in the home of another family as an au pair. It's a learning and...
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Julia: Jan 26, 2016 10:50:40 AM
I am beyond happy with my decision to push myself outside of my comfort zone as an au pair through the Walk and Talk Program with GeoVisions. My host...
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Cuba and the U.S. have agreed to people-to-people exchange as the basis for American travel in Cuba. That's my favorite kind of travel.
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Shanny Neuman: Dec 15, 2015 7:41:23 PM
We spend so much time blogging about our experiences while abroad- the food, the people, and the destinations. But what about when you return home?...
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Samantha Van Natta: Dec 5, 2015 6:52:16 PM
"If you want to live like a tourist, travel. If you want to live like a local, become an au pair." --Samantha Van Natta
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Heidi: Nov 7, 2015 10:49:17 AM
If you want to be an au pair, you must keep an open mind, realize you are living in someone else's home in another culture and act accordingly. And...
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Kelsey: Oct 25, 2015 10:36:00 PM
I wanted to travel but was absolutely broke from tuition fees. So here I am, an Au Pair in France through GeoVisions.
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Casey: Oct 18, 2015 10:25:06 AM
I came across GeoVisions, which offered multiple programs for working abroad. All I knew at that point was that I wanted to be in Europe for a year....
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Alexandra LeGrant: Sep 22, 2015 1:51:16 PM
Congratulations! You are about to begin your journey to Asia, to the beautiful country of Thailand. But wait! What are you going to pack?!
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Maya Huth: Sep 20, 2015 9:00:00 AM
My name is Maya Huth and I've always been a traveler at heart. I'm currently working as an Au Pair in Spain through GeoVisions.
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Julio Cesar Ramirez: Sep 12, 2015 8:07:51 AM
Hello! My name is Julio Cesar Ramirez. In 2013 I was an Au Pair in France through GeoVisions. I had such an awesome time that I decided to do it...
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Kayla: Aug 30, 2015 7:46:41 AM
At home, I am an only child of a small family and unfortunately, I haven’t had many opportunities to travel, so becoming an Au Pair in France seemed...
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Amanda: Jul 21, 2015 10:23:14 PM
"Get an internship," they said. "Work 8 to 5 at an office all day," they said. "Make connections and get experience related to your job field," they...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Jul 7, 2015 2:02:00 PM
Going to a foreign country for the first time can be a little intimidating. But going alone can be downright frightening!Whether you're planning to...
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I was fortunate enough to be able to study abroad in Seville, Spain when I was an undergrad at the University of Wisconsin. My time spent in Spain,...
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How many college-age adults do you know who go to sleep at 9 p.m., wake up at 5:30 a.m. and are at work at 6:30 in the morning? Of those few, how...
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Kesli: May 19, 2015 11:40:28 AM
My name is Kelsi and I work as an au pair in France through GeoVisions. I’ll admit I’m no sage, I have relatively little life experience compared to...
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I have been wanting to visit Australia since I can remember.
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Aubrey: Apr 20, 2015 4:50:45 PM
I wanted to start a new chapter - one that would be broadening, challenging, and fun. Being an Au Pair was the perfect fit!
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Marley: Apr 14, 2015 2:41:59 PM
My name is Marley, and ever since I was little I remember always wanting to travel. I grew up in North Carolina and lived in Tennessee last year...
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Gabriella: Apr 10, 2015 7:47:56 AM
Every day is exciting and busy, and filled with new challenges. Some major challenges I have overcome is biking. The bicycle is The Netherlands main...
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Sarah: Apr 7, 2015 3:32:00 PM
I became an Au Pair in Australia through GeoVisions mainly because I’m from a small town in New York, and I believe if you don’t explore the world...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Mar 13, 2015 1:33:15 AM
Graciela Duperrault is originally from Paraguay. She came to the United States (Wisconsin) when she was 17 as a foreign exchange student. Her goal...
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Kayt Adamson: Feb 20, 2015 1:26:50 AM
Before I moved to Thailand to teach English, I liked to think I was a go-with-the-flow type of person, but in reality, I was too anxious to not have...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Feb 15, 2015 3:00:00 PM
Have you ever tried to capture a moment in your life through a camera? Have you ever wanted to take a perfect photo of your adventure working abroad,...
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Randy LeGrant: Feb 13, 2015 1:45:43 AM
So where did the world get this holiday named Valentine’s Day? Most sources say it’s a day named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th...
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Alexandra LeGrant: Feb 10, 2015 1:34:35 AM
I walk into McDonalds sobbing. One of my co-workers asks me, “What’s wrong, Carrie?” I manage to squeak out, “Luz Ma went home this morning.”
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Randy LeGrant: Jan 20, 2015 1:11:01 AM
Recently, I declared 2015 at GeoVisions as the year of “Why.” Why?
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 29, 2014 8:30:55 AM
... and your host family in China will assist you with your airfare, and your visa fees will also be paid. Included also is your orientation and 4-6...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 8, 2014 10:03:00 AM
How many teachers are out there looking for paid summer teacher programs? If you are one of them looking around for a way to have a meaningful...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 21, 2014 10:13:00 AM
I’m kind of at the end of a 31-day trip abroad. I’m visiting GeoVisions partners and participants in Spain, Italy and France. I have 7 more days...
Randy LeGrant: Jul 14, 2014 10:15:00 AM
I posted this video sometime ago, and wanted to post it again since we're in the peak travel time for most people.
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 10, 2014 10:37:00 AM
A Series On Little Known Facts About GeoVisions I’m going to do a series (over the rest of this year) about a few things of interest (I hope you find...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 7, 2014 10:17:00 AM
How I See You Five days ago Sally Smith (alias … ) talked to us about Walk and Talk Italy. She really wanted to go, the country was right, the timing...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 3, 2014 11:06:00 AM
When Bad Things Happen With Your Airline It Is Random Not Personal I’m traveling in Europe for a month visiting our overseas partner offices and...
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Randy LeGrant: Jun 30, 2014 10:09:00 AM
If you're not a parent ... don't read this. This post is for parents. Your child is abroad and you're nervous. All too often we explain to parents...
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Randy LeGrant: Jun 12, 2014 10:15:00 AM
I'm reading The Lean Startup by Eric Ries, who defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme...
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Randy LeGrant: Jun 4, 2014 10:45:00 AM
Our CEO, Kevin Morgan, sometimes has to remind us that, "We're not saving lives here." And this typically comes up when someone is taking what we do...
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Randy LeGrant: Jun 2, 2014 10:25:00 AM
I was a high school English teacher from 1972 to 1979 ... in Kansas.
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Randy LeGrant: May 28, 2014 11:34:00 AM
Nothing is as important as our participant's safety. Absolutely nothing.
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Randy LeGrant: May 23, 2014 11:44:00 AM
Here at GeoVisions, we have a new website. Yeah ... you're thinking you just went over there and saw the same-ol-same-ol and yeah ... you did. The...
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Randy LeGrant: Jan 16, 2014 11:30:00 AM
On March 5, 2007, I wrote a Blog post entitled "You Say Goodbye And I Say Hello." I was on an airplane when I wrote the post, and it was all about...
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Randy LeGrant: Jan 8, 2014 10:30:00 AM
Unfortunately, 75% of our participants choose Western Europe as their destination of choice for their GeoVisions program.
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 23, 2013 8:51:00 AM
Each week I take a look at The Expeditioner ... an online travel magazine run by Matt Stabile. The site is amazing and I can't recommend it enough...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 20, 2013 10:13:00 AM
According to Matt Stabile, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of TheExpeditioner.com, the video we have embedded here for you "may qualify as one of the...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 16, 2013 10:15:00 AM
So what else is new? I’m going to buck the system. This time of year my Travel Blog buddies are coming up with “travel resolutions for 2014” and...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 13, 2013 10:48:00 AM
Try something really different in 2014 and help a lot of people at the same time. This adventure takes you to the Dana Biosphere Reserve in the...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 11, 2013 10:19:00 AM
Where I really let myself down on New Year's resolutions is what I'm eating and how much I weigh. Ugh. By the end of August I had lost 10 pounds and...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 9, 2013 10:35:00 AM
What are the holidays without a little humor? Who can forget National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation movie?
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 6, 2013 2:30:00 PM
I have one full screen for my travel apps on my iPhone. I have so many, I even put them into groups like Air, Hotels and Navigation. I use these apps...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 4, 2013 10:45:00 AM
Here at GeoVisions, we send people abroad (mostly Americans) and some need a visa, depending on what they're doing and where they're going. Also, the...
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Randy LeGrant: Dec 2, 2013 10:22:00 AM
In an article I saw on the Huffington Post by Suzy Strutner, I was interested in why students should take a Gap Year. Suzy lists the 10 Reasons You...
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Randy LeGrant: Nov 26, 2013 10:30:00 AM
I just read an article on The Expeditioner site entitled How Many Days Can I Travel In [Insert Country Here] With $1,000? It was interesting. The...
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Randy LeGrant: Nov 25, 2013 10:15:00 AM
Recently, Michael Huxley, founder of Bemused Backpacker, wrote an article entitled Why I Hate The Term Solo Female Backpacker. It reminded me of the...
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Randy LeGrant: Nov 21, 2013 8:47:00 AM
Where do you want to go? Where have you been? Have you read 1,000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz? Did you find yourself adding...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 23, 2013 10:05:00 AM
Greetings from Denver, Colorado!
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 17, 2013 11:00:00 AM
This is installment 3 of 3 of Carla's Blog post on a woman’s perspective, living and working in Thailand. Feel free to email Carla at:...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 15, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Carla Gott has been teaching in Thailand with GeoVisions for more than five months. For more information on a woman’s perspective, living and working...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 12, 2013 11:05:00 AM
Carla Gott has been teaching in Thailand with GeoVisions for more than five months. For more information on a woman’s perspective, living and working...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 10, 2013 10:05:00 AM
As if we needed to list our reasons ... we all know, even those of us who are native speakers, English is tough. How many times have you heard your...
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Randy LeGrant: Jul 8, 2013 10:00:00 AM
I need to publicly thank my daughter, Molly, who provided background for this post.
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Alexandra LeGrant: Jul 5, 2013 9:00:00 AM
Are you one of those people who are glued to their smartphone? Yeah, join the crowd, and just admit it! The truth is (as sad as it might be)...
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