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Giveaway: Rough Guides Book
Win a Make The Most Of Your Time On Earth book from Rough Guides! As a traveler, I’m always looking for inspiration of interesting travel experiences, whether it’s exploring local history, finding unusual restaurants, attending
Let The World Be Your Teacher: Indonesia
Today’s guest post is by Danial of Dan On The Road. One group of people that really captivated me in history class was the mysterious Minangkabau of Indonesia. The Minangs inhabit the volcanic highlands of
The Travel Companion of a Lifetime
Today’s guest post is by author Jeffrey Ryan. Half a lifetime ago I went hiking for the second time with a guy from Connecticut named Wayne Cyr. (We had been introduced by a childhood friend
Food, History and Nature By the 7 Train
This guest post is provided by Brian Cicioni of I May Roam. Mention of the 7 train elicits mixed reactions. Only 6 of the 22 stations connect to other lines and it’s the only line
Gowli Tribe: Herders of Dandeli
Today’s guest post is by Prachi Garg. Dandeli, is a small town in the Western Ghats of NW Karnataka. It’s primarily known for water sports, especially river rafting on the river Kali. It is a
Italy: Passionate About Food
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco. If there is such a thing as fast food in Italy, I didn’t run across it on my trip to the land of pizza and pasta. I discovered that
Exploring History in Da Nang
Today’s guest post is by Lauren Siegel. I’m the proud daughter of a War Veteran. My dad was stationed in Da Nang during the Vietnam War (or the U.S. War of Aggression, as some call
Creativity and Travel
Today’s guest post is by Jeff Ryan. “Travel allows me to keep the hobgoblins of a frittered life at bay.” – Jeff Ryan In the last few years, there’s been a staggering amount of interest
Our Carefree/Car-free Vacation in Aruba
When you rent a car on your vacation, do you think it’s a hassle or necessity? I guess it depends on the type of trip you are taking. On a recent trip from Napa, California
The Subtlety of Language
Today’s guest post is by Robbie Frank. When I first left my home country (of the United States) and took a month-long trip across Europe, I experienced lots of feelings of adventure. I felt like a
Ecuador’s Magic in the Middle of the World
Today’s guest post is by Sofia from Wanku Imagine being in a place where you could be in three different ecosystems in less than 24 hours. A place where the climate changes drastically after only a
Exploring Different Coffee Cultures Around The World
Today’s guest post is by Sarah Jones of We Dream of Coffee Everyone likes a good cup of coffee. Coffee consumption varies from continent to continent. While some people love their coffee black, some swear
Developing Empathy and Cultural Understanding
Today’s post is by Neil Payne Why I Took my Kids Backpacking for a Year I honestly believe many of the world’s ills could be cured if everyone could spend time traveling at least once
How To Deal With Language Barriers While Traveling
Today’s guest post is by Drea of ImDrea.com They say that comic relief is the best thing to help a stressful situation; well either that or wine, and they are correct. At least that was the
7 Ways Living in Small Town Germany Beats City Life
Today’s guest post is by Raquel Thoesen Thinking of interning, working, or studying abroad in Germany and can’t decide on which big trendy, bustling city to live in? Maybe you’re a little torn between the
Five life-lessons I’ve learned from Cubans
Today’s guest post is by Sara Maria The first time I went to Cuba I fell in love with its music, its art, and its people. Since then, I’ve returned to the island several times. During
Moving to the UK: Tips for Immersion
Today’s guest post is by Jasmine Get set, deal with cultural differences, and tackle homesickness As a globetrotting Swede, I realized early that Sweden was too small, and that I had to go explore the
Homemade Dumplings Made Easy: 3 Recipes
Dumplings are a worldwide favorite due to their infinite number of possible ingredient combinations, delicious flavors, and technique varieties. Dumplings are surprisingly easy enough for any level of cook and any budget. Among a few
Why I Protest: Reasons To Protest, 2017 Edition
Today’s guest post is by Stephanie Schroeder I’ve been to many a protest march. I started protesting when I was in college in Chicago in the 1980s. We were anti-nuke protesters walking out of school
How to Meaningfully Immerse Yourself
Today’s guest post is by Troy Erstling of BrainGain.co Some people like to bounce from country to country, seeing as much as humanly possible, checking off countries as they go and counting the number of
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