Posts Tagged: culture
Giveaway: Rough Guides Book
Win a Make The Most Of Your Time On Earth book from Rough Guides! As a traveler, I’m always looking for inspiration of interesting travel experiences, whether it’s exploring local history, finding unusual restaurants, attending
Let The World Be Your Teacher: Indonesia
Today’s guest post is by Danial of Dan On The Road. One group of people that really captivated me in history class was the mysterious Minangkabau of Indonesia. The Minangs inhabit the volcanic highlands of
The Travel Companion of a Lifetime
Today’s guest post is by author Jeffrey Ryan. Half a lifetime ago I went hiking for the second time with a guy from Connecticut named Wayne Cyr. (We had been introduced by a childhood friend
Food, History and Nature By the 7 Train
This guest post is provided by Brian Cicioni of I May Roam. Mention of the 7 train elicits mixed reactions. Only 6 of the 22 stations connect to other lines and it’s the only line
Gowli Tribe: Herders of Dandeli
Today’s guest post is by Prachi Garg. Dandeli, is a small town in the Western Ghats of NW Karnataka. It’s primarily known for water sports, especially river rafting on the river Kali. It is a
Italy: Passionate About Food
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco. If there is such a thing as fast food in Italy, I didn’t run across it on my trip to the land of pizza and pasta. I discovered that
Exploring History in Da Nang
Today’s guest post is by Lauren Siegel. I’m the proud daughter of a War Veteran. My dad was stationed in Da Nang during the Vietnam War (or the U.S. War of Aggression, as some call
Creativity and Travel
Today’s guest post is by Jeff Ryan. “Travel allows me to keep the hobgoblins of a frittered life at bay.” – Jeff Ryan In the last few years, there’s been a staggering amount of interest
Our Carefree/Car-free Vacation in Aruba
When you rent a car on your vacation, do you think it’s a hassle or necessity? I guess it depends on the type of trip you are taking. On a recent trip from Napa, California
The Subtlety of Language
Today’s guest post is by Robbie Frank. When I first left my home country (of the United States) and took a month-long trip across Europe, I experienced lots of feelings of adventure. I felt like a