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Exploring the Research Triangle (NC)
It’s the home of top-notch (medical) research, and of well-known educational institutions: The North Carolina Research Triangle. The area consisting of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, is also where my parents live. This weekend, my boyfriend and I
A New York State Of Mind
I’ve been in NYC since Wednesday and wanted to send a brief update with a photo. There is simply so much to do here that even 5 days do not seem enough. A longer post
Travel Bucket List
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller Everyone has a “bucket list” of things to do or places to visit. People travel to see the Eiffel
Adventure in The Big Apple
The city that never sleeps. The Big Apple. The home of Broadway, Times Square, countless museums, and a melting pot of culture and foreign languages. Of course, this describes New York City. I was in
Olympics Culture
“L’important dans la vie ce n’est point le triomphe, mais le combat, l’essentiel ce n’est pas d’avoir vaincu mais de s’être bien battu. The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle,
Famous Writers on Travel: Part III
American poet and writer Maya Angelou once said: “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and
Shark Week Culture
It’s time for a confession. In addition to my passions for travel, culture, history, and journalism…lies a completely different interest. They’re known to some as ‘killing machines,’ they have scared people from entering the depths of
The WikiLeaks Commotion
Julian Assange has become a household name for the whistle-blower movement. If you follow international news, you’ll know that he is the leader of the Web site, WikiLeaks. As founder of Wikileaks, a nonprofit media
Interview With A Syrian
An ongoing civil war, grave human rights abuses, political unrest, and civilian uprisings against President Bashar al-Assad, all describe life in Syria. Political clashes between two groups – Alawite Shias and Arab Sunnis – have
Remembering 9/11
It happened a year after my family and I moved to Long Valley, NJ from The Netherlands. It was early in the morning on a crisp autumn day. Other middle schoolers on the bus were
My First Solo Travel Preparations
Today’s CultureTrav guest post is by Sarah Kearns The biggest challenge of traveling alone is actually making the decision to hit the road. The reality of it all is quite different to what most folks
Balancing Work While Traveling Like A Local
Today’s CultureTrav post is by Leigh Marcos Adventurous, local, and personal. That’s the goal for many travellers including 80% of millennials recently surveyed by AirBnB. But, can you have this rich and meaningful type of
My Experience with Travel and Sleep
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Stephanie Annon My number one bucket list item is to travel to all 50 states. I’m halfway there! I absolutely love traveling and would rather spend all of
Family-Friendly Camping Adventures in Sandy Hook, NJ
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Leigh Marcos One of most exciting things about parenthood is sharing the great outdoors with your kids. Children today spend less time in nature than any other generation,
Handling an Encounter with Police Officers in a Foreign Country
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Lucy Taylor So, you’re going for your dream vacation to another country! You’ve checked everything that you need to pack. You’ve made all restaurant and hotel reservations. You’ve
Easy Riders: Top Travel Destinations for Cycling
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by H J Bullimore The recently released Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index reveals the most popular tourist destinations of 2017. But which city is the easiest for cyclists to
Why I Want to Expose My Children to Travel
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Trevor McDonald Children soak up so much growing up, from the mannerisms of their parents to ideas from other kids at school, to cultural experiences, and learning opportunities.
Planning Your Next Ski Holiday
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Katy Mairs When it comes to planning a skiing holiday, there is a great deal to consider, from getting the right clothing and ski kit, to transporting it
Madinah: Exploring Cultural & Religious Traditions
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Maria Bella Madinah (also known as Medina) is a city in Saudi Arabia, carrying an old name of Yasrab. Some may know Saudi Arabia as a conservative country,
How People Around the World Deal with Insomnia: Helpful Tips
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by John Breese More than 80% of Americans experience some sleep issues. Can you imagine how many people around the world don’t get enough sleep? Truly, we have forgotten
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