Posts by: Nicolette
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
Expect Playful Mexican Food at Temerario NYC
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by our founder, Nicolette Orlemans, who was invited to dinner at Temerario When I think about Mexican food, freshly-made guacamole, chicken and fish tacos, enchiladas, chilaquiles, tostadas, mole, and other mouth-watering
An Evening with Fattoria Betti: A Tuscan Winery
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by our founder, Nicolette Orlemans. A big thank you to Tuscan winery, Fattoria Betti, for inviting me to a special wine tasting and dinner event in Brooklyn. Many years ago,
Hostelling International NYC: Giving Back to the Community
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Nicolette Orlemans, Culture With Travel founder Since I live in New York City, I often get questions from visiting friends and family members who are in the planning
Storyteller Lauren Bath | Australia’s First Professional Instagrammer
Today’s Culture with Travel interview is with Lauren Bath, Australia’s first professional Instagrammer Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How do you think travel unites us or teaches us more
Lamano’s Tapas in New York’s West Village
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by our founder, Nicolette Orlemans, who was invited to dinner by Lamano. For many of us living in New York City, figuring out what’s for dinner every evening isn’t
Meet Travel Entrepreneur Kelly Lewis
Today’s Culture with Travel interview is with Kelly Lewis, founder of Go! Girl Guides, Women’s Travel Fest, and Damesly. You’ve founded several exciting companies and events specifically for women travelers. Why do you focus on
Storyteller Brian Cicioni | I May Roam Travel, Music & Food Tours
Today’s Culture with Travel interview is with Brian Cicioni of I May Roam Travel, Music & Food Tours. Since childhood, Brian always loved travel… In fact, one friend nicknamed him “the walking map.” Today, he’ve visited
A Shakespearean Cultural and Dining Experience in NY
Today’s post is by Culture with Travel founder, Nicolette Orlemans A few years ago, New Place Players’ artistic director Craig Bacon, taught a three-week workshop in his apartment to professional actors in Shakespeare performance. He found the
Meet Cassandra Santoro of Travel Italian Style
Today’s Culture with Travel interview is with travel entrepreneur, Cassandra Santoro of Travel Italian Style What inspired the creation of Travel Italian Style? I never actually planned to start a travel agency or be in
Storyteller Annette White | Bucket List Journey Travel Blog
Here’s our Culture with Travel interview with Annette White of the book Bucket List Adventures, and travel blog, Bucket List Journey. Why do you love travel? How do you think travel unites us or teaches us more about
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