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We all know that when in Paris, you go to the Eiffel Tower, when in Rome, you go to the Colosseum, and when in London, you go see Big Ben. But what about those other interesting attractions and museums that are less mainstream? Paris, for example, has the Catacombs underneath its streets where human bones Read more…
Favorite Tube Station in London
I am heading for London soon to begin a tour (the quite wonderful European Quartet) and that means another bout of training people in tube etiquette. There is a certain skill in getting 40 people onto the same underground train, making sure they stand on the correct side of the escalator and the different way Read more…
International Twin Towns
I have long been intrigued by the concept of twin towns (or sister cities as I understand they are known in the US). Not intrigued to the point that I have given it much thought, but mildly interested.Drive into any European town, no matter what the size, and you will probably see a sign with Read more…
Back In Boston, Massachusetts
Having spent a week in Toronto it was time to move on to Boston, via the incredible hospitality and general fun of Pam Farmer and family in Rhode Island. It was my second trip to the smallest state; the first had been on a wet Sunday in January 1994. I seem to recall rolling up Read more…
Flamingo Flocking For Travel
By Sandy Norman | EF Girl Scouts Group Leader Sandy began her travels with EF Tours in 2008 as a chaperone for the Girl Scout winners of EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship Contest. Since then she has led two EF tours for girls throughout her Girl Scout council, has two more planned for 2012. She also Read more…
London Underground Games
Riding the London Underground is a hectic business most of the time. Like all major cities, locals are in a rush, seconds count and everyone else is considered an obstacle to otherwise seamless travel. I recall getting onto a platform once to see the train leaving. I arrived alongside a man whose frustration at missing Read more…
Free Travel and Geography Games Online
Seeing as I euphemistically work from home I have become quite the devotee of online games. On occasion I have to share some of the more enjoyable sites I discover. Not so long ago while chatting about traffic in Paris I put a link in for the game Frogger. Here it is again if you Read more…
Top travel destinations around the world
Sure, you’re excited for your next international trip, but have you ever wondered if your destination of choice is among the most popular? Based on analysis of photos on Panoramio, the world map above illustrates the most touristy destinations. The areas in yellow are the most visited, followed by those in red, then those in Read more…
Our 10 Best of 2009
Thank you to everyone for reading, sharing and supporting Following the Equator in 2009. We sure enjoyed posting great stories, facts, tips and profiles about educational travel and the group leaders who make it possible. We’re already planning some exciting new things for 2010. Most of all, though, we want to hear from you. What Read more…
So that’s what Clint Eastwood sounds like
The first movie my wife ever saw in the original English version was The Bridges of Madison County. She was quite taken with the experience of hearing Clint Eastwood's real voice for the first time; until that point, she'd only heard Clint dubbed into Spanish, by a Spanish actor who probably also dubbed Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Read more…
