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- June 11, 2012
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Soccer Culture
Soccer, or football in Europe, is a serious social and cultural connector. Fans paint their faces in country flag colors, wear uniforms, and take over bars or each other’s homes by the masses. The best
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- June 14, 2012
Tweeting for Sweden
You can “like” a Facebook status. You can “retweet” (RT) a Twitter post, because you find it interesting. You “pin” a photo to Pinterest to display your interests. And in Sweden, if you’re lucky, the
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- June 19, 2012
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Dance Revolution
Whenever fitness is brought up in conversation, it is usually met with great enthusiasm, or people cringe at the idea. Growing up, field hockey was one of my favorites with its focus on skill, teamwork,
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- June 21, 2012
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A Slice of Home
Amsterdam, Netherlands. With rain hanging over Boston all weekend, it reminded me of the wet weather in my home country. Holland will always have a piece of my heart. What are some of your favorite cities?
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- June 25, 2012
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Young Ugandan Journalist
Meet Jackee Batanda. The London Times headlined her among “19 women shaping the future of Africa.” She’s an editor for the Global Press Institute, and a research and writing fellow at the African Centre for
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- June 27, 2012
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Cultural Music Community
Last Sunday afternoon, mom and I embarked on a road trip. We were off to see world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood music festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. Yo-Yo Ma was
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- July 2, 2012
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Famous Writers on Travel: Part II
American writer and painter, Henry Miller, once said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Miller wrote one famous travel letter Aller Retour New York on his visit to
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- July 5, 2012
Celebrating Independence
“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people”- – Pres. Abraham Lincoln “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” –
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- July 9, 2012
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Climbing Away
A breath of fresh air, the ability to enjoy ‘peace and quiet’ with family and friends, and healthy exercise. These are all perks of hiking. ZAKOPANE, POLAND My fascination with hiking began when I was
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- July 12, 2012
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The Culture of the Siesta
It happens to all of us. We finish lunch and get ready to return to work. Then it hits you: the post-lunch midday slump. In some cultures, it is completely acceptable to doze off after lunch. Siestas
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- March 4, 2019
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Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Today’s CultureTrav post is by Leigh Marcos The traditional nine-to-five work model is dead. Instead, more and more people are choosing to work from the comfort of their own home. In recent years there’s been a surge
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- February 10, 2019
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Travel In The Philippines Like A Local
They say “better see something once than hear about it a thousand times.” The Philippines has long been thought of as a tropical paradise with an abundance of natural beauty, delectable fruits, and folk cultures.
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- January 12, 2019
My Safety Advice for Female Solo Travel
Today’s CultureTrav post is by Leigh Marcos Given that more than 2.45 million search results on Google were entered for ‘solo female travel’ in 2018, it’s no surprise that travel trends have helped transform the way in which
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- January 3, 2019
Don’t Miss Japanese Brunch in Abu Dhabi
Today’s CultureTrav guest post is by Jenene Batts A brunch is considered one of those life luxuries that you can easily afford. It is an activity that lets you focus on what is good, and
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- December 12, 2018
Traveling in Central America Like a Local
Today’s CultureTrav guest post is by Trevor McDonald I have some Guatemalan ancestry, so a trip to Central America has always been on my list. To be honest, it’s a small percentage of my heritage
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- Guest Blogger
- November 15, 2018
Adjusting to a New York Lifestyle
Today’s CultureTrav post is by Vanessa Bermudez My personal travel experience may not be quite as adventurous as others, but it was certainly a life-changing journey for me. I didn’t leave the country, I didn’t
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- Guest Blogger
- November 14, 2018
Discover St. Petersburg’s Street Art
Today’s CultureTrav post is by Fabio Morelli Recently, I had the opportunity to take some days off and visit St. Petersburg for the first time (it was also my first time in Russia)! Why did
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- Guest Blogger
- November 14, 2018
How I Plan Travel: Pre-Vacation Tips
Today’s CultureTrav post is by Stephanie Annon Have you ever been so excited for a much needed vacation that you just crammed all your stuff in your suitcase an hour before you left and that’s all the
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- November 13, 2018
Sri Lanka Surfing: A Tropical Adventure
Today’s CultureTrav post is by Octovia Drughi Previously known as Ceylon, the land of tea and coffee, coconuts and cinnamon, Sri Lanka is one of the most reliable surf destinations in the Indian Ocean. Add
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- Guest Blogger
- November 6, 2018
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A Day Trip to Kandy, Sri Lanka
Today’s Culture with Travel guest post is by Mani Mughal Sri Lanka looks like a large drop of water, or an avocado slice with a yellowish core (that is the mountainous part of Sri Lanka), and
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