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El ritmo de la comunidad
Residentes y peatones llenan el centro de Rockville, The Square, mientras la música del caribe resuena cuando Víctor Maysonet González, dueño y cofundador de All Out Danza, prepara el escenario… Read More
Should Your College-Bound Student Study Abroad? A Message for Parents
For many American families, the college search begins with a familiar checklist: location, academic reputation, campus life, tuition, financial aid and career prospects. Parents may compare in-state universities with private… Read More
The Brady Readery Opens a New Chapter for the Community
Sitting amid a quiet neighborhood in Laytonsville, the two-month-old bookstore lives with endless amounts of stories to tell, excited for Montgomery County residents of all ages to come by. Michelle… Read More
The View from Manila Across the South China Sea
On my recent visit to the Philippines, I flew into Manila and visited the cities of Clark and Subic Bay, northwest of Manila, all three on the main island of… Read More
Back-to-School Without the Chaos: 5 Simple Ways to Help Your Family Ease In
Somehow, we’ve hit that point in August where summer still feels like it should last forever, but the first day of school is suddenly staring us down. And whether your… Read More
University of Oxford: A Blueprint for American Students Seeking a World-Class Education
Why One of the World’s Oldest Prestigious Universities May Be Your Passport to Global Success…When American families think about top universities, names like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford often come… Read More
Keeping It Fun: How to Support Your Young Athlete’s Growth This Summer
It is hard to believe that summer is already about halfway over. For children and teens who play sports, this time of year can offer a welcome break from the… Read More
UKRAINE WAR PREDICTIONS
As you may recall from previous columns, in 1987 I was offered a job at the CIA as an analyst and writer for the President’s Daily Brief (PDB), but took… Read More
Why Travel Insurance Is Your Best Travel Companion
Travel insurance is one of the smartest investments international travelers can make. Many travelers assume their U.S. health insurance, renters’ insurance, or credit card benefits will protect them overseas, but… Read More
Travel Smart: Managing Your Money While Abroad
Before you board your flight, there’s one topic that deserves just as much attention as your passport—your personal finances. Whether you’re spending a semester in Europe, teaching English in Asia,… Read More
Fear and Trembling on an SSSSSSSS to the Philippines
The other day I needed to fly to the Philippines, on a Semi-Serious, Silly Secret Squirrel Sauce Southern Soujourn (SSSSSSSS). I had only been to the Philippines twice before, once… Read More
Juneteenth, Travel, and the Power of Cultural Discovery
On June 19, Americans across the country celebrate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned they were free—more than two years after the Emancipation… Read More