Amy Goldstein
Amy was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan but her current hometown is Wellington, New Zealand. After earning a B.A. in Economics and International Relations from Washington University in St. Louis, she moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina. What was intended to be an "extended vacation from life" quickly turned into a permanent residency. She lived in South America for over three years before deciding to start over again in New Zealand.
Amy's decision to move abroad is not surprising. When Amy was just nine years old, she lived with a French family for three weeks in Paris. Since then, she has traveled extensively through Western and Eastern Europe, North/Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In the past year alone, she has visited Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, the United States, England, France, and New Zealand. And she won't stop until she covers the whole world.
In Buenos Aires, Amy worked as a teacher of English language and literature. She also volunteered with Fundación Cimientos, an organization dedicated to providing quality education to underprivileged children throughout Argentina. Amy then spent nearly two years working for Idealist.org, as a member and later manager of the customer support and content team. Recently, she left her job to pursue her academic interests and extracurricular activities.
In addition to writing, traveling, and keeping up on current events, Amy adores visual and performing arts. She is a student of dance and singing, and enjoys drawing in her free time. Amy also practices yoga, runs, meditates, and depending on her proximity to water, scuba dives.
Amy is excited to share her experience, passion, and knowledge with Suite101 readers.
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Kevin Johansen Live in Concert in Buenos Aires
On March 19, 2010, a sold-out crowd enjoyed an evening of great music, fine art, and witty banter at the Ciudad Cultural Konex in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mar 22, 2010
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Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand
Just off the east coast of the South Island animal enthusiasts can encounter an abundant array of marine animals, including seabirds, seals, dolphins and whales.
Mar 11, 2010
- Amy Goldstein
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Hike New Zealand's Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Spectacular volcanic formations, lush native forest, and multicolored lakes make the Tongariro Alpine Crossing New Zealand's best one-day walk.
Feb 13, 2010
- Amy Goldstein
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Review of Bad Samaritans by Ha-Joon Chang
In Bad Samaritans, Chang clearly explains neo-liberal economic policies and discusses the detrimental consequences of such policies for the world's poorest nations.
Jan 23, 2010
- Amy Goldstein
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Taupo is for Water Lovers
Taupo may be a geothermal wonderland and one of New Zealand's adrenaline capitals, but water is undeniably its greatest resource and major tourist attraction.
Aug 21, 2009
- Amy Goldstein
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Indulge in a Waiheke Island Wine Tour
Book a Waiheke Island wine tour and delight in a decadent day of breathtaking views, award-winning wineries, world-class wines, and mouth-watering olive oils.
Aug 15, 2009
- Amy Goldstein
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Mt. Ruapehu Welcomes Skiers and Snowboarders
With 1800 hectares of lift-accessed terrain and two commercial ski fields, Mt. Ruapehu is New Zealand's premier site for skiing and snowboarding.
Jul 22, 2009
- Amy Goldstein
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A Guide to the Best Museums in Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand contains many small but interesting museums, where visitors can learn about Kiwi society, culture, art, sports, and history.
Jul 3, 2009
- Amy Goldstein
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Fly My Pretties Concert Review
Fly My Pretties, a collaboration of New Zealand artists, regrouped and reappeared on the live music scene in 2009, showcasing new songs, new talent, and a new concept.
Jun 15, 2009
- Amy Goldstein
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Review of Lynne Truss's Eats, Shoots & Leaves
Equal parts textbook, social commentary, and love letter, Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation is both a great read and a great reference.
Jun 12, 2009
- Amy Goldstein
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