Posts by: Nicolette
Storyteller Natalie Roos | TailsOfAMermaid.com
We’re excited to share our second of the new Culture with Travel interview series with Natalie Roos. Natalie discusses authentic local perspectives about her home, South Africa. Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do
Volunteering through GivingWay
Are you interested in volunteering abroad, but not sure where to start? Ever wondered how you can connect with non profits directly as a volunteer? That’s where GivingWay comes in. I recently interviewed GivingWay’s founder
The Surreal Places of Bucharest
Today’s guest post is by Oana Molnar. The most surreal thing about Bucharest is that it is a city of many contrasts, which explains why different people have very different experiences here. But if you
Storyteller Amanda Mouttaki | MarocMama.com
We’re excited to share our Culture with Travel interview with Amanda, a blogger, traveler and founder of the Maroc Mama blog, a fearless guide to food & travel. Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love
A Quest for Culinary Traditions
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco of Grace with Silk, and the Culture With Travel Food Correspondent. Food and Family: A Quest for Culinary Traditions Italy’s pizza and pasta, the pastries and chocolate croissants
Travel the World: Paper City Contest
If you’re reading this blog, it’s safe to say you’re a travel lover and you love immersing yourself in local culture, everywhere you go! So, what if I told you, that you now have a
Storytellers JB and Renée | WillFlyForFood.net
This week on Culture with Travel, an interview with travel couple, JB and Renée of Will Fly For Food, as they speak about culture and food in the Philippines. Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do
IntelliGLASS Hardened Glass Screen Protector
Whether it’s a longer vacation or a weekend (road)trip, my cellphone is there to capture candid moments. Admittedly, I re-take photos several times before I’m ever satisfied with one shot. These photos don’t always compare to the
Five Must-Try Flavours in Sydney
Today’s guest post is by Liam Barrett. Travelers often like to save their dollar where they can on food during their travels, whether it’s sticking to a daily spend limit or buying snacks on the go.
Blackpool Becomes LightPool
Today’s guest post is by Andrew Williams for VisitBlackpool Blackpool becomes LightPool, for a while at least You’ll know Blackpool. Britain’s iconic seaside resort, that for generations, was the location for nearly every British family
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
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
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?
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,
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
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
Coffee's Uniting Power
A cup of coffee can bridge cultural gaps. At least, that’s what Gizem Salgicil White, founder of Turkayfe.org, believes. Her organization aims to create awareness of Turkish culture, particularly within America. Gizem is a Turkish native,
Remembering Tiananmen
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in Beijing, China. Inflation, a lack of career prospects, the fall of Eastern European communism, and political corruption, are all said to have fueled anger
Euro Crisis & Emerging Stereotypes
Brief Crisis Breakdown Since the onset of the global financial crisis, or Great Recession, in 2007, the Eurozone has feared impending growing global debt levels, as well as sovereign debt within European countries themselves. In
Annual Human Rights Report
“The world changed immeasurably over the course of 2011. Across the Middle East, North Africa, and far beyond, citizens stood up to demand respect for human dignity, more promising economic opportunities, greater political liberties, and
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