The Grown-Up's Guide to Running Away from Home, Second Edition: Making a New Life Abroad by Rosanne Knorr Page A
Authors: Rosanne Knorr
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crafts for your living room. In France, expats visit the village
brocantes
(antique markets) often. Theybrowse up and down the tables, occasionally finding a treasure to add to their home overseas. Another has transformed his yard by collecting a wide range of flowering plants that he and his guests can enjoy over a glass of the local red wine.
Discover the Great Outdoors
Revel in the scenery as you explore a new area’s flora and fauna. From Costa Rica’s rain forest to Swiss mountain peaks, you can get serious about archaeology, geology, bird watching, fly fishing, butterfly collecting, or capturing memories with your camera. Here are a few of the groups that offer adult programs:
Archaeological Institute of America . A nonprofit cultural and educational organization chartered by the U.S. Congress, this is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. The group conducts fieldwork in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America and presents tours of archaeological interest, from the prehistoric caves of France to sailing the Nile and more.
Among other programs, AIA generates
The Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin
, which is available online and in print editions, listing over 250 opportunities for volunteers to participate at field sites worldwide. Archaeological Institute of America, 656 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215-2006; (617) 353-6550. Email: [email protected] . Website: archaeological.org .
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We are both avid archaeology buffs, so we joined the local group here and go along on their trips to sites throughout Spain and Portugal … and sometimes beyond. It’s a wonderful opportunity to expand our knowledge of the area
.
—Claire, Algarve, Portugal
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Earthwatch . This international nonprofit organization supports scientific field research through volunteers who work with scientists on projects worldwide. Earthwatch, 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100, Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754; telephone (800) 776-0188. Email: [email protected] . Website: www.earthwatch.org .
National Geographic Society . A host of travel opportunities including adventure trips and small ship, family, and photo excursions to worldwide destinations. National Geographic Society, 1145 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036; telephone (888) 966-8687. Website: www.nationalgeographic.com .
Smithsonian Institution . Combination study/travel tours led by experts in the area, covering the globe from India to Spain, Iceland to Russia and beyond. Smithsonian Institution, 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20560; telephone (202) 357-2957 or (877) 338-8687. Website: www.si.edu .
Become a Bookworm
A sunny beach will be ideal for catching up on your reading—as will a cozy cabin with a fireplace, when it’s raining. Yes, it will rain on your adventure, so make a list of all the good books you’ve wanted to read and pack up a pile of them to take with you overseas. After you’ve read them, trade around to create an informal lending library with other English speakers wherever you may be.
By the way, don’t panic if you run out of English-language books. Most large cities abroad have a bookstore especially dedicated to them, and large local bookstores often have an English-language section. I’ve found English-language paperbacks at French antique fairs, and a French friend whose deceased husband spoke English gave us three cartons of them.
With internet access, you can select from classics to the most recent best-sellers, from biographies to travel guides and more, via online bookstores. For starters, see Amazon ( www.amazon.com ) or Barnes and Noble ( www.barnesandnoble.com ).
Take Up a Topic
Are you interested in the history of World War II? Vegetable gardening? A famous artist you’ve always admired? Choose a subject you’ve always wanted to know more about, then direct your reading and become an expert on the subject. Take classes and join special-interest groups. Some groups are specially designed for
brocantes
(antique markets) often. Theybrowse up and down the tables, occasionally finding a treasure to add to their home overseas. Another has transformed his yard by collecting a wide range of flowering plants that he and his guests can enjoy over a glass of the local red wine.
Discover the Great Outdoors
Revel in the scenery as you explore a new area’s flora and fauna. From Costa Rica’s rain forest to Swiss mountain peaks, you can get serious about archaeology, geology, bird watching, fly fishing, butterfly collecting, or capturing memories with your camera. Here are a few of the groups that offer adult programs:
Archaeological Institute of America . A nonprofit cultural and educational organization chartered by the U.S. Congress, this is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. The group conducts fieldwork in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America and presents tours of archaeological interest, from the prehistoric caves of France to sailing the Nile and more.
Among other programs, AIA generates
The Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin
, which is available online and in print editions, listing over 250 opportunities for volunteers to participate at field sites worldwide. Archaeological Institute of America, 656 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215-2006; (617) 353-6550. Email: [email protected] . Website: archaeological.org .
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We are both avid archaeology buffs, so we joined the local group here and go along on their trips to sites throughout Spain and Portugal … and sometimes beyond. It’s a wonderful opportunity to expand our knowledge of the area
.
—Claire, Algarve, Portugal
----
Earthwatch . This international nonprofit organization supports scientific field research through volunteers who work with scientists on projects worldwide. Earthwatch, 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100, Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754; telephone (800) 776-0188. Email: [email protected] . Website: www.earthwatch.org .
National Geographic Society . A host of travel opportunities including adventure trips and small ship, family, and photo excursions to worldwide destinations. National Geographic Society, 1145 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036; telephone (888) 966-8687. Website: www.nationalgeographic.com .
Smithsonian Institution . Combination study/travel tours led by experts in the area, covering the globe from India to Spain, Iceland to Russia and beyond. Smithsonian Institution, 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20560; telephone (202) 357-2957 or (877) 338-8687. Website: www.si.edu .
Become a Bookworm
A sunny beach will be ideal for catching up on your reading—as will a cozy cabin with a fireplace, when it’s raining. Yes, it will rain on your adventure, so make a list of all the good books you’ve wanted to read and pack up a pile of them to take with you overseas. After you’ve read them, trade around to create an informal lending library with other English speakers wherever you may be.
By the way, don’t panic if you run out of English-language books. Most large cities abroad have a bookstore especially dedicated to them, and large local bookstores often have an English-language section. I’ve found English-language paperbacks at French antique fairs, and a French friend whose deceased husband spoke English gave us three cartons of them.
With internet access, you can select from classics to the most recent best-sellers, from biographies to travel guides and more, via online bookstores. For starters, see Amazon ( www.amazon.com ) or Barnes and Noble ( www.barnesandnoble.com ).
Take Up a Topic
Are you interested in the history of World War II? Vegetable gardening? A famous artist you’ve always admired? Choose a subject you’ve always wanted to know more about, then direct your reading and become an expert on the subject. Take classes and join special-interest groups. Some groups are specially designed for
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