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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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