Monthly Archives: September 2010

Neil’s Top 5 – Athens

1. Explore the Plaka, an old neighborhood huddled around the Acropolis.  Discover the Tower of the Winds, an ancient octagonal clock tower featuring a wind vane, water clock, sundials and sculptures of the ancient gods of the winds. Neo-classical houses … Continue reading

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Travel Tips, Tricks and Secrets

“I keep people excited with informative, fun e-mails. We gather every other month as a group and by the time the trip comes, everyone is friends. They have talked a lot, and made connections with people they know in common, etc. … Continue reading

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Travel Trivia – Longest Name

What town has the longest name? (Answer next Monday) Last week’s question: What city has the longest metro system? Answer: New York – it has 722 miles of subway track!

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Meet NETC Group Leader, Brooks Eberlein

“As an interior design instructor at the college level, interiors and architecture are the general criteria when I choose a tour. That of course along with a well-planned itinerary, accommodations, and a company I trust. Having had great success with … Continue reading

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Travel Tips, Tricks and Secrets

“I take lots of photographs on tour, and try to have every student in at least one photo. I have a bulletin board in the hall outside my classroom. The first thing I do upon returning is to get the … Continue reading

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Travel Trivia – Metro Systems

What city has the longest metro system? (Hint – it’s not the system pictured above) (Answer next Monday) Last week’s question: If you went to Australia and bought fairy floss, what did you just get? Answer: Cotton candy

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NETC Photo Contest – Winner

Congratulations to Ashley B, NETC’s Photo Contest winner! You can check out her winning photo and comments here. Ashley has won $500 and a $1,000 NETC Travel Scholarship for her school! Great job Ashley!!

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NETC Contest – Zach

Vote below with your comments. More information on the NETC Photo & Video Contest.

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NETC Contest – Nicki

Vote below with your comments. More information on the NETC Photo & Video Contest.

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NETC Contest – Kristina

Vote below with your comments. More information on the NETC Photo & Video Contest.

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