Articles written by Karen Berger
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Huts, Bothies, Refuges, and Gites d'Etap in Europe's Mountains
European mountain huts have been used by shepherds and travelers for centuries. Today, they are used by hikers and climbers in the Alps and other mountains.
Dec 3, 2011
- Karen Berger
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A Flyway for Three Continents: Agamon Lake in the Hula, Israel
Birdwatchers along the Jordan River at Israel's Agamon Lake can see millions of cranes and other birds migrating between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Dec 1, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Touring Tel Aviv by Bicycle
A relatively flat topography and a promenade that runs for miles along the Mediterranean Sea: Tel Aviv is the perfect place to explore by bicycle.
Nov 19, 2011
- Karen Berger
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U.S. Children Perform in Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
For the 19th year, the Moscow Ballet brings its production of the Nutcracker to 60 U.S. and Canadian cities. Local dance students are part of the cast.
Nov 12, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Shopping and Gift List for Downhill Skiers and Snowboarders
This holiday shopping list of accessories for skiers and snowboarders contains inexpensive gift ideas, ranging in price from $25 to $100.
Nov 11, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Adventure Scuba Diving Trips out of Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
Adventure dives involve longer trips and go farther out, to more remote dive sites. At Dive Provo, Turks and Caicos, this means independent wall diving.
Nov 6, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Review of Ocean Club Resort in Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
These comfortable vacation condos offer Turks and Caicos visitors a location on one of the world's best beaches, and convenient access to Grace Bay.
Nov 6, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Annual Long-Distance Hikers' Gathering Features Volunteers
The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers' Association's annual "Gathering" offers volunteer-led workshops, slide shows, a hiker fair, and a volunteer work trip.
Oct 13, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Sustainable Tourism and Shark Diving in Pacific Harbour, Fiji
Shark diving is a famed SCUBA diving attraction in Pacific Harbour, Fiji. Is it environmentally responsible tourism? Is culturally sustainable?
Oct 12, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Nashville's Musicians Hall of Fame Honors Musicians Behind Songs
Nashville's Musicians Hall of Fame, which honors the side men and backing bands behind the world's biggest recording artists, is moving to a new location.
Oct 12, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Can Adults Learn to Ski? Yes, with Ski Lessons and Practice
Downhill skiing can be difficult to learn. To ease the process, start slowly, take lessons, and practice basic skills like stopping, falling, and getting up
Oct 12, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Lightweight Hiking Gear Makes Adventure Travel Easier
Making sure that the heaviest outdoor gear (sleeping system, tent, and pack) weighs as little as possible gives adventure travelers flexibility and comfort.
Oct 12, 2011
- Karen Berger
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What Online Writers Need to Know About Literary Estates
When preparing wills and estate documents, freelance writers need to account for literary property that generates ongoing passive income and royalties.
Oct 10, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Medical Tourism Mixes Lower-Cost Health Care Options and Travel
Medical tourism is a burgeoning industry, often saving patients thousands of dollars. More than one million Americans a year travel for medical procedures.
Oct 9, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Maui Celebration of the Arts Festival at Kapalua's Ritz Carlton
Every April, luxury hotel guests mingle with local artists as Maui's Ritz Carlton in Kapalua hosts its annual Celebration of the Arts Festival.
Oct 4, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Phang Nga Bay, Thailand, via Longboat, Speedboat, or Kayak
Thailand's Phang Na Bay, located the famed tourist beaches of Phuket and the adventure-destination of Krabi, is one of the world's spectacular ocean vistas.
Oct 2, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Can Adventure Travel and Families Mix? Tips for Successful Trips
Five-year-olds trekking in Nepal. 10-year-olds shark diving in Fiji. A 13-year-old Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker. How adventure travel can work for kids.
Oct 2, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Sea Turtle Rescue at Dubai's Seven-Star Burj al Arab Luxury Hotel
The world's only seven-star hotel is part of the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project, which rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured hawksbill turtles.
Oct 2, 2011
- Karen Berger
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What are Musical Scales?
Knowing how to build major and minor scales helps with technique, composition, and improvisation.
Oct 2, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Understanding Key Signatures in Songs and Pieces
Scales are the building blocks of music. Understanding them improves technique. Scales also tell musicians which chords and notes sound good together.
Oct 2, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Understanding Major and Minor Keys in Music
Teaching students about major and minor keys requires teaching them to hear major and minor sounds, and to understand what it means to play in a given key.
Oct 1, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Hitler's Secret Dream: The Linz Museum of Art
When he wasn't planning genocide and World War, Hitler spent time planning a museum to be located in his hometown and filled with looted art.
Oct 1, 2011
- Karen Berger
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How Piano Notes are Named and Organized
Piano students can be confused by the keyboard's 88 notes. Learning to find and name black and white notes on a keyboard requires recognizing patterns.
Oct 1, 2011
- Karen Berger
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How to Learn and Practice Guitar Chords
Moving smoothly between chords is a basic guitar skill. Practicing chords in the sequences they are found in music makes learning songs easier.
Oct 1, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Birdwatching in Costa Rica at Quetzales National Park
At Quetzales National Park, bird-watching visitors can hike into the cloud forests to see the quetzal, Costa Rica's jewel-colored national bird.
Oct 1, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources
How do we know what we think we know? Journalists use both primary and secondary sources to provide and verify information when researching an article.
Sep 26, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Understanding Internet Research: A Teacher's Guide
With millions of websites, how do students know which ones they can use as sources for research papers? This teacher's guide covers basic Internet research.
Sep 26, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Facts About Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Backpackers considering thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail seem to have the same concerns. Here are some of the most common questions, and the answers.
Sep 24, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Mean, Median and Mode: Journalists' Guide to Calculating Averages
Journalists should understand the mean, the median, and the mode in order to choose the right averaging method to analyze and present facts and figures.
Aug 8, 2011
- Karen Berger
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10 Reasons to Travel Solo
Solo travelers have to worry about safety and budgets, but the freedom to do what they want and go where they like can lead to an unforgettable adventure.
Jul 5, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Shark Diving in Fiji at Pacific Harbour
What is it like to dive with tiger, bull, lemon, silvertip, nurse, and reef sharks? Scuba divers in Pacific Harbour, Fiji, have the chance to find out.
Jun 25, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Birds and Sea Turtles at the Great Barrier Reef's Heron Island
Australia's Heron Island Resort is renowned for its scuba diving, but above the surface, the island is a breeding ground for birds and sea turtles.
May 2, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Scuba Diving at Heron Island on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
At Heron Island, scuba divers and snorkelers sleep on the Great Barrier Reef itself. The eco-resort boasts some of the world's best diving.
May 2, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Souvenir Shopping in the Czech Republic
Bohemian garnets, crystal fit for a czar, pottery in folk designs, and spa treats are unique souvenirs for travelers to Prague and the Czech Republic.
Feb 23, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Souvenir Shopping in England: Unique Mementos
From royal wedding trinkets to historical maps to Beatles memorabilia to sports souvenirs: Souvenir shoppers in England can find a little bit of everything.
Feb 23, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Souvenir Shopping in Australia: What to Buy Down Under
Souvenir shoppers in Australia can chose from Oz's best mementos, from designer Coogi sweaters to boomerangs, didgeridoos to swim-wear.
Feb 22, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Ski Dubai: Indoor Downhill Skiing at Mall of the Emirates, U.A.E.
One of the world's biggest shopping malls, Dubai's Mall of the Emirates, has a unique attraction. Ski Dubai is an indoor downhill ski area.
Feb 22, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Souvenir Shopping in Dubai: From Souks to Malls
Souvenir shopping in Dubai includes the 1,200 stores in the world's largest mall, gold and spice souks, and the shops of Dubai's international airport.
Feb 22, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Souvenir Shopping in Greece: Athens, the Plaka, the Greek Islands
Souvenir shoppers in Greece will find evidence of the country's position at the crossroads of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Feb 21, 2011
- Karen Berger
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New York's Hunter Mountain: New Ziplining Course, Plus Summer Fun
Two and a half hours from New York, Hunter Mountain is not just for skiers. Try fly fishing, hiking, and North America's biggest zipline.
Feb 17, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Hunter Mountain: New York Big Mountain Skiing in the Catskills
Hunter Mountain has the highest vertical and most advanced/expert skiing of any mountain within a day-trip of New York. Add to that a world-class zlp-line.
Feb 17, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Scrabble: Creative and Fun Variations for All Levels of Players
These variations on playing and scoring Scrabble will shake up your game, allow you to play competitively with kids and help you become a better player.
Feb 15, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Ski Areas Near New York for Intermediate and Advanced Skiers
Looking for a ski area within a day-trip of New York that has more than 1,000 feet of elevation? Here's a list of picks for intermediate and advanced skiers
Feb 15, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Buying Your First Guitar: Types, Sizes, and Styles of Guitars
Buying your first guitar can be confusing. Here's a run-down of what to know about electric, acoustic, classical, resonator, jazz, and 12-string guitars.
Feb 15, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Best Ski Areas Near New York City for Short Day Trips
For New Yorkers, skiing doesn't have to involve a multi-hour haul. These family friendly and beginner ski areas are close to New York.
Feb 11, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Using the New York Subway System: Routes, Organization, Safety
New York City residents use the city's complex subway system to get from one place to another and to avoid New York traffic. Here's some basic information.
Feb 8, 2011
- Karen Berger
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New York's AirTrain: Travel Routes from JFK Airport via Subway
Airtrain JFK links John F. Kennedy International Airport with the Long Island Railroad and the subway. Here are directions to some common N.Y. destinations.
Feb 8, 2011
- Karen Berger
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New York's AirTrain from JFK Airport to Manhattan: Pros and Cons
Using N.Y.'s AirTrain JFK from John F. Kennedy Airport to Manhattan is cheap and reliable. Here's a primer and a list of advantages and disadvantages.
Feb 8, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Oprah's Book Club: A Retrospective as the Iconic Talk Show Ends
In its 14 years, Oprah's Book Club has Featured 64 selections ranging from books by Leo Tolstoy to Barbara Kingsolver, Bill Cosby to Elie Wiesel.
Feb 5, 2011
- Karen Berger
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Fitness Walks: For Weight Loss, Walking is Good, Hiking is Better
Walking is a calorie-burning exercise that is aerobic, low-impact, cheap, and can be done anywhere. Hiking for weight loss is even more effective exercise.
Feb 5, 2011
- Karen Berger
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