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Travel And Religion: #CultureTravChat
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” – Dalai Lama. Politics, religion and
Travel Preferences: What’s Your Style?
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, a part-time traveler (like I am), or beginning to explore, travel has something for everyone. Maybe you prefer guided tours where you stick with a group and explore historic sites and
Childhood Travel Memories on #CultureTravChat
There’s something magical about traveling when you’re a child. You take in new impressions, foreign smells, and distant, colorful landscapes with this sense of adventure. You have a perspective that’s not yet tainted by any
8 Great Travel Bloggers Share Their Travel Advice
Travel is one of the most enriching life experiences. It gives us an opportunity to explore new lands, to experience different cultures, to try things, to taste foreign foods, to meet new people, and to
Exciting News about #CultureTravChat
CultureTravChat started in November 2014 with the intent of hearing from travelers, while focusing on their experiences with different cultures. I’ve always been most interested in talking to travelers about how they deal with cultural
Reflecting on Childhood Through Ballet
“Things that I grew up with stay with me. You start a certain way, and then you spend your whole life trying to find a certain simplicity that you had. It’s less about staying in
CultureTravChat: Cultural Celebrations
February marks a time of festivals. From Carnival to Mardi Gras to Chinese New Year celebrations to Tet Nguyen Dan to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival to Thaipusam and more, there’s much
Viva Europe! Share stories on the chat!
Whenever I think about Europe, I’m instantly happy. I’m transported to my childhood, to great memories with family and friends, to lovely sidewalk cafes, to delicious meals, to visits to museums, to photographing history and
#CultureTravChat: Home And Travel
We recently hosted #CultureTravChat about “Home.” During the chat, we asked travelers – whether they’re nomads, part-time adventurers, expats, family travelers, or more – about their definitions of home. What what creating a “home” means to them.
Introducing a New Hashtag for CultureTravChat
Thank you for being a part of my (travel) community. Whether you read the blog, we’ve met on Twitter (or know each other personally) or you’ve joined my Twitter chat, I love hearing from you.