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Body Language & Culture
“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker One look sometimes says it all. Were you ever in a situation where you were “judged” by your facial expressions? Where someone thought you were
How to Step out of Comfort Zones when Traveling
com·fort zone noun a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress. There’s something very freeing about exploring new territory. I love the feeling of stepping out of a plane
Remembering 9/11
It’s been some time now, but this day will not be forgotten. I’m sharing this older post as the memories of that day are still very vivid to me. Now that I live in New York City,
Exploring Art and Language in Brooklyn
When I first met Fort Greene, Brooklyn-based artist Doug Beube, it was tough not feel an immediate connection to him, both as a person and as an artist. My family and I were lucky to
Announcing: #CultureTravChat
This upcoming Thursday, November 13, 2014, I’m starting #CultureTravChat. I’ve always been interested in hearing how travelers deal with cultural differences (and how they learn from other cultures) and what helps them bridge any ‘cultural
#CultureTravChat Begins Tomorrow, 11/13!
Hi all, I’m very excited to start the first ever #CultureTravChat tomorrow! The goal is simple: to hear perspectives/advice from fellow travelers to excite others to travel more! I’ve always enjoyed hearing how people personally experience travel – from
#CultureTravChat on Thursday, 11/20!
Hope everyone is having a great week so far! I really enjoyed chatting with many of you during last week’s first ever #CultureTravChat. I can’t wait to hear your perspectives in the next chat. Why
#CultureTravChat Update & Thank you!
If you’re new to the blog… welcome! On this blog, I take in-depth look at cultural experiences during travel. I’ve explored body language and culture, how to step out of comfort zones while traveling, how
#CultureTravChat: Social Norms
As I’m typing this, I can see snow flurries from outside the window in New York City. It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and many people are getting ready for travel, or already on their way. It
#CultureTravChat: Food & Culture
Pasta. Fried rice. Cheese. Croissants. Gelato. No matter what you enjoy most, food has a certain binding power. It is over dinner that we often have lengthy, deep conversations. It is over brunch that we
Why My West Coast Trip Will Always Remain with Me
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Trevor McDonald I grew up in a small town in southern Oregon and moved to Portland when I was sixteen. Although my parents took me on semi-annual trips
London’s Hidden Gems
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Essential Living London is renowned for its landmarks, with The Houses of Parliament, The London Eye and Buckingham Palace making up some of the capital’s must-see attractions. But
Experiencing Vietnamese Coffee Culture: Egg, Coffee, WiFi
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Leigh Marcos If you’re a travel and a coffee enthusiast, there are several places that instantly come to mind. There’s Norway, where coffee might as well be a
Ways to shower just about anywhere
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Lori Longoria Camping, moving, simply staying outdoors or traveling, you are going to need to find a shower. If you do not have access to a home or
Conserving Water: Ways to Save Water on the Road
Today’s Culture with Travel guest post is by Lori Longoria Many people don’t save water while traveling. Maybe it’s because they don’t have to pay for it. Or, maybe people feel that for the price
Learning a New Language: Before or After Travel?
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Jesse For me, language learning and travel were always one in the same dream. For whatever reason, I was drawn to parts of the world that spoke little English. I
Immersion in Local Culture: My Tips & Experiences
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Andre Arriaza When traveling abroad, people want to get the most out of their experiences and share about amazing trips. While nowadays it is easy to to book
How to Spend 48 Hours Just Outside of London
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Adam James As lovely and exciting England’s capital can be, sometimes curiosity can get the better of us and make us wonder what other gems lay beyond England’s
My Adventures: Surviving on $100 for 5 Days in Utah
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Emma Rundle Since my childhood, I have been delighted by traveling. No matter what adventures you have, distant voyages or local trips here in the US, it’s always
Life in Singapore: Advice for Expats
Today’s Culture with Travel guest post is by Jon Dela Cruz According to the 2017 HSBC Expat Explorer Global Report, Singapore is the top overall destination for expats anywhere in the world. However, in the
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