Articles written by Eve Lopez

For budget travelers, an NYC hostel is a perfect place to lay one's head. But there are caveats: travelers to this city especially need to exercise caution.

Apr 27, 2010 - Eve Lopez

Teaching English in Kenya or can be a grueling task. Kenyan culture must be adhered to in the classroom, and English teachers may face limited resources.

Apr 27, 2010 - Eve Lopez

Huge companies like Microsoft, Disney and Cisco have corporate volunteer programs. The reasons have been documented: Corporate volunteerism is good for the bottom line.

Apr 5, 2010 - Eve Lopez

As people age, they become more at-risk for health problems like high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Looking at the nutritional data of all labels will help.

Mar 18, 2010 - Eve Lopez

Arabic is a language used by millions of people all over the world. Beautiful, handmade crafts can be created by using this ancient language.

Feb 1, 2010 - Eve Lopez

Both novice writers and seasoned veterans can break into the field of online writing. There are numerous, legitimate sites that pay writers to work from home and write.

Jan 28, 2010 - Eve Lopez

Language immersion is one of the most popular ways of learning English as a Foreign Language. Teachers can take steps to eliminate native (L1) language speaking in class.

Jan 6, 2010 - Eve Lopez

While some English as a Foreign Language teachers yearn to teach conversational English, the truth is that it takes a lot of hard work and practice.

Nov 20, 2009 - Eve Lopez

There are many ways to learn English as a foreign language. One of the most popular methods is called the "communicative method," or "student-centered" learning.

Nov 19, 2009 - Eve Lopez

Moscow is an enormous city, with varied neighborhoods and attractions. However, for the traveler who only has a weekend to spare, there are a few sites that must be seen.

Nov 19, 2009 - Eve Lopez

English teachers who have taught overseas may be surprised at the differences between cultures. Russian students who are learning English have special needs.

Nov 15, 2009 - Eve Lopez

The savvy business person knows it's best to research Russian business etiquette before making the trip to Russia.

Aug 6, 2009 - Eve Lopez

There's no doubt about it: Russia is an expensive place to visit. There are, however, a few things that travelers can do to find cheap flights to Russia.

Jul 28, 2009 - Eve Lopez

Russia is one of the most beautiful countries to visit, and Russians love tourists. With huge cities and quaint towns, it's on the to-go list of many world travelers.

Jul 24, 2009 - Eve Lopez

For people looking to volunteer in Russia, Cross Cultural Solutions may be the best organization to go with.

Jul 24, 2009 - Eve Lopez

While the path to getting a visa to Russia can be a lengthy one, the reward is getting to see one of the most beautiful countries on Earth.

Jul 12, 2009 - Eve Lopez

Wherever people travel, they are bound to experience culture shock. Russian culture shock is particularly difficult for some people. Here's how to deal with it.

Jul 9, 2009 - Eve Lopez

People get jobs teaching English in Russia for many different reasons. Living and working in Russia is for adventurous people who want to soak in Russian culture.

Jul 1, 2009 - Eve Lopez

Like every country, Russia has cultural customs that should be practiced by tourists. While many Russians give foreigners a lot of leeway, it's best to come to prepared

Jun 29, 2009 - Eve Lopez

Although the fall of the Soviet Union meant that Russia has been able to experience Western ideas, the culture and etiquette rules of the country remain unique.

Jun 28, 2009 - Eve Lopez

The Russian banya is a cultural experience not to be missed by anyone visiting Russia or lucky enough to live in a city that has traditional Russian steam baths.

Jun 18, 2009 - Eve Lopez