Courtney Crass
Courtney Crass was born in Texas and spent her youth growing up in the Dominican Republic, Washington and Pennsylvania. After starting college at 16, she graduated at the age of 20 and moved across the world to the island of Taiwan. Once the whilrwind of college life, travels and marathon running died down, Courtney Crass had to face the inevitable question: What's next?
The following year of her life would be spent devoted to writing the novel concept she developed in high school and returning home to be with her husband in the States. Now Courtney Crass is married to her best friend of 11 years and is about to embark on a pilgrimage along El Camino de Santiago before their return to Asia. She is working on the sequel to Burning the Bible and spends her days teaching kindergarten students.
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The following year of her life would be spent devoted to writing the novel concept she developed in high school and returning home to be with her husband in the States. Now Courtney Crass is married to her best friend of 11 years and is about to embark on a pilgrimage along El Camino de Santiago before their return to Asia. She is working on the sequel to Burning the Bible and spends her days teaching kindergarten students.
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Tainan Confucius Temple: A Model of Serenity and ScholarshipTainan Confucius Temple is an excellent place to visit for the tourist looking for the perfect example of a Confucius temple. This temple is also the first Confuscius temple in Taiwan.
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Chihkan Towers: A Reconstructed Fort Comes to Life in TaiwanChihkan Towers is the site of an old fort that makes for a pleasant day trip. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a concert in the grass field in front of the fort.
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Dongyue Temple in Tainan, Tainan: Erie Portal for Communication with the Spirit WorldFor those travelers interested in getting a close up look at Taiwan's spiritual folk life, Dongyue Temple in Tainan, Taiwan provides the best example. Worshippers come to this temple in order to have fortunes read and communicate with the beyond.
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Koxinga's Shrine in Tainan, Taiwan: A Shrine to the General Who Banished the DutchLooking for a wonderland of relics from the past? Try visiting Tainan, Taiwan and spend a day touring different temples and shrines such as Koxinga's Shrine in Tainan, Taiwan.
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The 4 Top Books of Ayn RandEver wondered what else the other published other than the Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged? Check out her other top books.
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Landscaping: An Ideal Job to Build Your Teenagers CharacterTired of paying for your teenager to spend the weekend at the mall with their friends? Try having them work with a landscaping firm to earn summer cash and develop a strong work ethic.
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Traveling on a BudgetUnable to spend thousands a month on your travel expenses? Try creating a budget and follow these simple tricks to saving more money while you are traveling.
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Agriculture Jobs in the United StatesOut of work? Consider looking for a job in a sector that continues to show growth: agriculture.
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A Taiwan Language Guide for Those Traveling to TaiwanNot sure of what words and phrases you will need while traveling Taiwan? Are what exactly is the "Taiwan language"? Here are some of the different phrases you will need while in Taiwan.
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My Experience in Taiwan: One Year of Living in a Fairy TaleConsidering a teaching job in Taiwan? Listen to a personal experience before you go of days spent hiking in monkey filled jungles and running from giant spiders.
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Valentine's Day Present Ideas for the Man in Your LifeHaving a difficult time thinking of a present for that special guy? Get creative and try an event filled day or outing together. Stop wasting money on a present he may not use and create special "together" time together that you will remember forever.
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Restaurants in Burlington, WashingtonNot sure of where to go for dinner tonight? Check out one of these top eateries in or around Burlington, Washington.
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Jiufen, Taiwan: A Tea Lovers ParadiseOne of the top spots to visit in Taiwan, Jiufen is a also a paradise for tea lovers. Take a quick bus ride out of the city to reach this picturesque mountain town and its many tea houses.
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My Personal Experience of Working at a Cannery in Naknek, AlaskaDebating how you will find money to pay for your next year of college? Before you consider spending your summer in a cannery, make sure to consider all of the pros and cons.
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Jinguashi, Taiwan: A Land of Short Hikes, Picturesque Lanes, and Golds Ecological ParkTraveling around Jinguashi can be an excellent way to spend a day and see some rich cultural and ecological attractions in Taiwan. Leave early and you can be peering out from a mountain peak by midmorning.
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Hiking the Tea Fields of Taiwan: A Trip to PinglinMountains dotted with tea fields, a tea museum and hills topped with Matzu and Guanyin god statues make hiking and touring this area of Taiwan a magnificent experience.
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Watching Your Calorie IntakeHaving trouble losing weight? Here are some ideas for making sure you intake less calories.
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Spanish Food VocabularyBrush up on your Spanish food vocabulary
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A Glance at the Capital of TaiwanThinking about your next vacation? Here are some places to see in the capital of Taiwan.