Monthly Archives: April 2010
Travel News – April 30
Hot travel topics from the NETC Twitter account this week. Follow NETC on Twitter. 1. “Cultural, Educational Experiences and Adventure as a #1 Motivation for Travel”: http://ow.ly/1DbQE 2. Norway and Russia May Establish Visa-Free Travel Zone”: http://ow.ly/1Dcor 3. Wonder what … Continue reading
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European Capital of Culture 2010
Istanbul has a history and heritage unlike any other city. It began as Byzantium, when it was founded by Greek colonists in 667 AD and has since become the capital city of two great empires. It was known as Constantinople, … Continue reading
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Tips and Tricks #3
This weeks tip: “Here’s one of my BEST tips for taking a large group: divide students up ahead of time into groups of about 6. Assign a chaperon to each group. These groups don’t do anything except stand together when … Continue reading
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Trivia – London Underground
(Photo credit: Transport for London) In what year did the London Underground first open? (Answer next Monday). Last week’s answer: The largest lake in Spain is Lake Sanabria in Zamora.
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Travel News – April 23
Hot travel topics from the NETC Twitter account this week. Follow NETC on Twitter. 1. Air safety officials defend ash cloud flight ban – http://ow.ly/1BoAe 2. Skies open up after $1.7 billion flight chaos – http://ow.ly/1BeCa 3. 8 dangerous volcanoes … Continue reading
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Neil’s Top 5 in Istanbul
5. With more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, the Grand Bazaar, opened in 1461, is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Each day between 250,000 and 400,000 people visit this market, known for its … Continue reading
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Educational Travel Tips & Tricks #2
This weeks tip: “I plan the trip at least a year ahead of time. That way I give students the gift of TIME to raise money, and students get the maximum discount or incentives offered by NETC. I hold monthly … Continue reading
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Trivia – Spain’s Largest Lake
(Photo credit: pasotraspaso) What is the name of Spain’s largest lake? Post your answer below in the comments. (Answer next Monday). Last week’s answer: The potato is thought to originate from Peru.
Tips, Tricks and Secrets of Educational Travel
Stay tuned for a weekly tip, trick and secret of Education Travel, from teachers who travel like you! This weeks tip: Door prizes for passports work great.I buy something for every meeting like a money belt or a first aid … Continue reading
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NETC Photo & Video Contest
Neil Travels the World – NETC Photo & Video Contest Info & Rules Two students traveling with NETC and Neil between May 15-August 31, 2010 can win $500 for themselves and a $1,000 NETC Travel Scholarship for their school. Here’s … Continue reading
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