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For any college student thinking of tour guiding for a college admissions office, this information should be kept in mind for the first - and each subsequent - tour.

Love meeting new people, traveling to exciting destinations, or sharing knowledge of a favorite place? All of the above? If so, consider becoming a tour guide abroad!

College tour guides often have the power to put in a good (or bad) word about the prospective students they encounter; learn how to make them remember you when you visit.

Give boomers and seniors who travel light weight, portable electronic guides from Frommer or Rick Steves for their next trip, flight or vacation.

With this exercise, a writer will be able to turn rooms both real and imagined into history. From there, the details and the story should come forth.

Getting started on that adventure known as the college search? Get the most out of the campus visit by asking your student tour guide a few seemingly simple questions.

Yappi Club, a new venture in Moscow, seeks to change the way city tours are done, providing tour groups and travelers to Moscow with an in-depth look into Russian culture

This audio tour is an excellent travel resource for the Northwest, containing traditional music, local interviews and thorough information, including detailed maps.

For anyone who has been bitten by the travel bug, but is unsure how to pay for said adventure, one of the following jobs or programs may be just the right solution.

Advice about Peru tipping etiquette. Backpacking in Peru travel tips regarding tipping in Peru - how much to tip Peruvian travel tour guides, waiters and taxi drivers.

Volcan Pacaya park near Antigua, Guatemala gives visitors a chance to take a scenic hike and to safely experience active volcanic lava flows and roast marshmallows.

In addition to being a premier concert venue, Caramoor in Katonah, N.Y. has a beautiful mansion on its property. And docent Grethe Griffin is among its biggest fans.

A Segway tour of Yuma, Arizona with SegwaYuma Tours is a great way to visit historic downtown, the Yuma Crossing, the Ocean-Ocean Bridge, and discover what to do in Yuma.

Galicia is becoming one of the best areas in Spain for holidays, affordable property and food, thanks to its mild weather, natural beauty and welcoming cities.

There are several tour options for Galapagos: which is best for you?

While not as large or impressive as the Sunday Tlacolula market, the marketplaces at Zaachila and Etla nevertheless are thoroughly enjoyable, and have their advantages.

Walking Maligne Canyon in the evening in winter is a memorable way to spend a night in Jasper Provincial Park.

Greece is the location for this romantic comedy that stirs emotions and touches hearts.

Renting a car in Oaxaca, or driving one's own vehicle in Oaxaca, is wrought with pitfalls and dangers. In the end, there are advisable alternatives. Driver beware.

A family co-operative in the rug making town of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, is using a sustainable living model in its efforts to preserve its traditions & livelihood.

Guided culinary walking tours peel away centuries of history and flavor through Boston's Little Italy. Taste Italy while learning the basics of Italian cooking.

The Zapotec ruin of Mitla, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, is one of the most fascinating Mesoamerican pre-Hispanic structures, yet remains in the Monte Albán shadow.

Walk by historic homes in San Francisco as Jay Gifford and his tour guides tell stories on Victorian Home Walks walking tours, get some exercise and shoot photo images.

Guided or independant walking holidays are popular across inland Spanish from the Spanish Pyranees to Andalucia in the south and from goat trails to mountain paths.

So you have 24 hours in Quito, Ecuador. What to do? Here's one suggested day tour of the capital of this Andean nation.

Want to find a job abroad this summer, but aren't sure about what sorts of opportunities are available? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction.

Naples, Italy has gained recognition because of their recent sanitation issues. Many seem to believe the root of the problem is because the Mafia controls the city.

A ghostly guide has taken people on tours. Disembodied voices have been heard. Invisible hands touch people's bodies and aromas, detected without physical sources.

It's Necropolis Now for tens of thousands of tourists in New Orleans, Louisiana, who are drawn to the slightly macabre but immensely popular cemetery tours.

An unique cave tour located in Chattanooga Tennessee , Ruby Falls is an underground waterfall that has been a family favorite for over 75 years.

Take a tour with San Francisco's leading expert on Chinatown. Since 1986 Wok Wiz has been educating tourists from all over the world, with anecdotes and history.

Morocco is an exotic, all-year round destination where visitors can enjoy one of the best vacations of their lives. Why not kick off in Casablanca or Marrakesh?

The development of the black pottery, or barro negro style in Oaxaca, has its roots in the village of San Bartolo Coyotepec, and the innovative technique of Doña Rosa.

A tour of California's natural floral wonders is inspirational and enjoyable. Hiking or driving, there are magnificent wildflower sights to behold.

In cities across North American, aficionados of Jane Jacobs' urban design legacy will be joining free neighborhood walking tours on May 2-3, 2009.

Let Donald Duck & Co. guide your children on a sightseeing tour of Florence in Italy with this free child-oriented guide to the Renaissance city of art.

If you like to be scared, you can find plenty of eerie tales and ghost stories about Prague, especially around Charles Bridge: Guest writer Bridget Lux reports.

There are many things to address when planning a trek on the Kokoda Track. Attention to these items will improve the chances of a trekker having a rewarding trip.

For the first time ever, Greek authorities have allowed a movie, My Life in Ruins, to be filmed at the Acropolis, the most important landmark of ancient Greece.

Colleges offer campus tours as a service for prospective students. While somewhat informative, they usually lack a personal perspective.

Enjoy your favorite city from the water: Ann Arbor, Chicago and San Francisco offer awesome views from a kayak, whether paddling day or night .

An exploration of North America's largest Little India in the east end of Toronto with gracious guides Preena and Arvinda Chauhan.

One of the most popular things to do when visiting a cityis a ghost tour. Quebec City offers a level of local haunted history that will not disappoint its guests.

Taste some of the great food Chicago has to offer through Chicago Food Planet Tours offering neighbourhood walks and tastings that are fun for the whole family.

Adventure seekers and shopaholics alike will find plenty of activities and tourist attractions to keep them occupied while on a Namibian vacation in Swakopmund.

Only approximately 1000 humpback whales use a fascinating cooperative feeding technique in which a "bubble net" is created to catch schools of fish.

Driving through Italy can be a pleasurable experience, but before hitting the open roads, there are some rules to know in order to avoid any mishaps.

This historic estate provides tales of romance, tragedy, financial triumph and ruin. Tour guides welcome guests and share the history of the Castle in the Clouds.

Take a free tour of the Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado. It is interesting and appropriate for all ages-- and adults over age 21 get to sample Coors products for free.

Shore excursions allow cruise passengers to sample a little island life, learning about the culture and history of each port of call, or to simply relax on the beaches.