Katy Wheelock
These are a few of my favorite things
Dear Travelers, I’m not big on Black Friday shopping, but if you are looking for some travel products, here are 17 products I love or...
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Katy Wheelock
Nov 285 min read
Teranga in Senegal
Bonjour from Paris! I’m on a Senegalese chasse au trésors in Paris this week! I’ve had the chance to visit shops with Senegalese owners,...
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Katy Wheelock
Oct 273 min read
Free Lesson Plan + Music Resources
Enjoying the delightful sounds from this kora player at our lunch on Gorée Island
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Katy Wheelock
Oct 143 min read
Top 10 in Dakar
Every Vive trip is uniquely curated for the interests of the travelers, but we will likely visit most of these Dakar Top 10 spots in...
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Katy Wheelock
Oct 23 min read
Senegal in the (Food) News
I've noticed several articles in the last few days about Senegalese food in the news. Try out our recipe below at home. Let us know what...
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Katy Wheelock
Sep 272 min read
UN World Tourism Day
Did you know September 27 is World Tourism Day? This quote on the UN World Tourism Day homepage really resonated with me, because it also...
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Katy Wheelock
Sep 206 min read
Greetings and Salutations!
Did you know you can hop on a direct flight to Senegal from JFK to Dakar, and you’ll be there in about 8 hours? It’s only a 4-hour time...
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Katy Wheelock
Aug 294 min read
Free Webinars & Informational Meetings
Vive is launching a series of free webinars this school year (sign up here ), focused on Senegal for French teachers. Our webinars will...
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Katy Wheelock
Aug 241 min read
Just Landed: New Trips !
You're Going to Love Senegal Senegal, the country known for its teranga, hospitality, is ready to welcome you in Spring or Summer 2025....
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Katy Wheelock
Aug 2412 min read
Back-to-School and Building Community with Free Activities
Idées pour la rentrée - Here are about 30 free activities and ideas for back-to-school icebreakers. I have been accumulating these ideas...
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Katy Wheelock
Jul 232 min read
June & July in Senegal: "Go! You won't regret it."
Vive led two teacher groups with a total of 33 participants in June and July 2024. We plan to share sign-ups for 2025 in the next few...
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Katy Wheelock
Apr 191 min read
Vous me manquez, OMLTA
It was a pleasure to meet new friends north of the border in Toronto, Canada at OMLTA. Thank you for welcoming me as a first-time...
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Katy Wheelock
Mar 32 min read
Mois de la Francophonie
Vive l'expérience's 2024 Senegal teacher immersion programs are currently fully booked, but we are maintaining waitlists for anyone who...
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Katy Wheelock
Jan 62 min read
New Year, New Goals!
Bucket list goals? If you are like many French teachers I know, you have a long list of travel destinations in mind, and Senegal is one...
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Katy Wheelock
Jan 62 min read
Travel: Connect with $3000, 2024 trips still available (Newsletter 12/07/23)
Travel and Join us on Senegal Summer 2024 It's not to late to grab a spot on a trip for this summer! June 16 - 27 or June 30 - July 11,...
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Katy Wheelock
Jan 61 min read
Last Minute Holiday Gifts for French Teachers! (Newsletter 12/17/23)
Bonjour! This is a great opportunity to transform your French classroom or home with a touch of Senegal! Purchase gifts by midnight...
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Katy Wheelock
Nov 12, 20232 min read
French Teacher Travel with Vive Summer 2024 in Senegal!
Chers amis, We still have a few spots available for our three 2024 French language educator trips for travel to Senegal. We will be...
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Katy Wheelock
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Info Meetings and Survey (Newsletter: April 2023)
April 2023 🇸🇳🌙🌙 Bonne fête de Korité! Deweneti! This is the celebration of the end of Ramadan, known in most of the world as Eid...
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Katy Wheelock
Mar 25, 20232 min read
Planning ahead (Newsletter: March 2023)
Vive is busy finalizing the details of our inaugural trip this summer. Matou and I can't wait to head to Senegal with 18 French-language...
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Katy Wheelock
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Love is in the air! (Newsletter: February 2023)
It's been a great 2.5 months, getting these programs in Senegal started! Vive l'expérience offers these specially-designed programs for...
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