In case you don't follow @NETC_Travel on Twitter (which you really should, by the way), or haven't checked out our feed this week, we've recapped the top tweets in Education & Travel for you below:

1. Connecting with the culture while traveling abroad. Check out these six non-touristy pastimes that helped one traveler get off the beaten path to make a cultural connections: http://ow.ly/5uW15

2. We know you don't need a reason to visit a new destination, but here are some anyway! http://ow.ly/5uW7y

3. “What would the education policies and practices of the United States be if they were based on the policies and practices of the countries that now lead the world in student performance?” Check out these thoughts on education reform: http://ow.ly/5uWO3

4. Experience the planet's top sights! Here's your fun 24 hour guide to the world: http://ow.ly/5uWfi

Read anything this week you'd like to share? Add your links in the comments below!