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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
Sinterklaas: Dutch Holiday Memories
Re-sharing this post about the Sinterklaas holiday in the Netherlands.
Photography & Culture
We’ve all been there. That moment when… the sun sets beautifully, the light falls perfectly to create a neat shape on a building, or when you catch a friend or family member in mid-laugh. A
Holiday Travel: #CultureTravChat
My favorite time of the year is about a week away: Christmas with my family. Over the years, where we’ve celebrated has varied. When we still lived in Europe, we would often either travel to
Revisiting Destinations
Do you ever reminisce about a place you visited years ago? Do you get nostalgic thinking about specific moments during your travels? Do you know recognize the feeling of excitement and adventure of exploring somewhere
Travel Wellness
Getting ready for your next vacation – whether it’s a long-distance excursion, a cross-country road trip, a cruise, or even a weekend trip – is very exciting.Travel should be fun, but for some, it can sometimes be
Discovering European Inspirational Places and Events
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Nika Godard My mother always used to tell me that a change is as good as a rest. So, for the last year, I decided to put my
How to Prepare for a Leh, Ladakh Road Trip
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Leigh Marcos How to Prepare for a Leh, Ladakh Road Trip Tourism is booming in Leh, with a 30% annual increase in visitors. However, with a vast and open countryside, it’s
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
The Flavors Of 7 World Cuisines, Visualized
Today’s post on Culture with Travel is by Luke Doyle If you associate days with colors, if words have a textural resonance with you, or you believe that you can “see” music, you may be
A Romantic Escape to Kerala
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Akansha Negi The Southern Indian state of Kerala is truly a piece of heaven on Earth. The real life personification of romance, it’s what I call the land
More Than Just Hygge: Scandinavian Cosy Living
Today’s Culture with Travel guest post is by Jenny Mayer More Than Just Hygge: What Scandinavia Can Teach Us About Cosy Living Scandinavia has long been a style mecca. Whether it’s their ever-stylish capsule wardrobes or
How to Order Coffee like a Local Around the Globe
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Katy Crouch Last summer, I headed to the very picturesque Sant’Agnello, just outside of Sorrento (Italy). After checking in, I was off to a restaurant that TripAdvisor told
I’m Fortunate to be White While Travelling
Today’s Culture with Travel guest post is by Brad Stuart What I Learned Traveling 100,000 Miles in a Year: #62- I’m Fortunate to be White While Traveling I’m on a solo trip in Hong Kong,
Culture Shock in the Produce Aisle
Today’s Culture with Travel guest post is by Nora Livingstone Culture shock when I was younger was laying in a sleeping bag in the mountains of Nepal stuffing Kit Kats into my face. It was
The Royal Robbins Story + A Special Giveway
This special Culture with Travel interview is with the Royal Robbins team. We’ve partnered with Royal Robbins again for a special clothing gift card giveaway – scroll to the bottom of the post to enter!
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