http://www.thesteeps.net Sat, 17 May 2008 07:38:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Whether it began as a scientific experiment or an intriguing sociological test, Biosphere 2 is an impressive world-renowned structure. The 3.5-acre facility, located in Oracle, AZ just north of Tucson, was originally built to serve as an artificial ecological system, but has become an ideal attraction for student group travelers ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/educational-travel-science-under-glass/ The Empire State Building remains among the most impressive structures in the world and with more than 3 million visitors a year is still one of New York's top tourist attractions. The idea for the project originated from four wealthy New York businessmen. One of these men was John Jakob Raskob, ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/the-empire-state-building-is-an-historic-landmark/ Chicago has museums which are educational and cultural landmarks. If you are planning a student outing or field trip in Chicago, then these great museums should be on your list of places to visit. Here is a brief guide to three of the most important museums in Chicago. Adler Planetarium and ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/three-great-museums-of-chicago/ Quebec City, Canada is certainly the most European destination in North America and it is definitely worth a visit by teachers and students. If you are considering student group travel in this region, then here is a brief guide to what Quebec has to offer. Quebec City is an astounding student ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/paris-on-the-st-lawrence-river/ Toronto has long been known as a multicultural city, making it an ideal place for student group travel. Its unique neighborhoods and marketplaces provide visitors with a variety of sights, sounds, and experiences. Let’s take a look at what Toronto has to offer. Three of the city's most distinctive areas are ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/exploring-the-city-of-toronto/ Museums, shopping, entertainment, food…a visit to Chicago provides excellent educational and entertaining experiences for touring student groups. But when all is said and done, there’s nothing as inspiring as a view from the top. Rising above Chicago’s skyline, the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center are two of the ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/a-view-from-the-top-chicagorsquos-towers/ The Yucatan Peninsula presents student group travelers with a destination that combines co-curricular adventures in history, ecology, and culture. Here, one can find some of the world’s richest archaeological ruins, exotic surroundings, and friendly people. It’s said that those who make friends with a local, have made friends for life. Separating ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/the-yucatan-peninsula-caribbean-beauty-meets-mayan-wonders/ To appreciate why natural skincare products are so beneficial, it helps to highlight why it’s better to steer clear of other chemical products on the skincare market. A big reason to do so is the presence of parabens in a lot of cosmetics. These are chemicals used as preservatives primarily ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/why-should-you-go-natural/ Skin is great… it boasts as the largest organ in the body, waterproofing, insulating, temperature regulating and allowing for all types of sensations. Skin does however need to be looked after, like everything else in the human body it can be damaged by our busy and sometimes unhealthy modern lifestyles. It ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/an-introduction-to-natural-skincare-and-natural-cosmetic-ingredients/ There is one very practical reason for a commitment to the use of natural ingredients and organic products, and that is the long history of controversy over the chemicals used in skin care products. Perhaps the most famous debate has been over the use of parabens, which is in general use ... http://www.thesteeps.net/2008/08/why-organic-is-better-controversy-over-skincare-products/