Posts Tagged: culture
Why Pick France For Your Next Vacation
Today’s guest post is by Urvi from thesqua.re. The art, the food, the architecture, the marvelous landmarks and the French way of life, all of it fascinates us. There is no other country like France,
The Search for Authenticity
Today’s guest post is by Stephanie Cohn. We sat on the veranda as we sipped Malbec, enjoyed warm Medialunas (similar to croissants) oozing with chocolate, and stared out upon the breathtaking vineyard. I couldn’t believe
Interview with Jessica Lipowski, Author, Flavors of Life
When I first met Jessica Lipowski, I instantly knew we’d become friends. We connected on Twitter, which has truly become one of my favorite social networks, whether I’m chatting online or meeting new friends offline. In February 2015,
Paris: A Moveable Feast of Kindness
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco of the blog Grace with Silk, and our new Culture With Travel Food Correspondent. Artisan cheese and French wine, coffee at a sidewalk cafe, chocolate croissants and fresh-baked
NYC by Q Train
Today’s post is by Culture with Travel East Coast Correspondent, Brian Cicioni, who writes I May Roam. There are 20 Q train stops in Brooklyn. The journey takes about 40 minutes and winds through neighborhoods including Fort
Exploring Bologna, Italy
Today’s guest post is by Rain Travels It may seem odd that a guy is writing a post about a female-friendly destination, but it was something that really intrigued me during my recent visit to
How to Make the Most of A London Summer
Today’s guest post is by Kirsty. She blogs at What Kirsty Did Next, and is the London Correspondent for Culture with Travel Unlike some of our European neighbours, the UK’s summer months can be hit
On Home Swaps and Special Friendships
Today’s guest post is by Stephanie Schroeder. In 2006, I did my first home exchange between my Jersey City, NJ apartment and a house in Alkmaar, Holland. It was new to me, this home exchange adventure,
Experiencing Culture Through Cooking
Today’s guest post is by Mary Collins. My major in undergrad was Cultural Anthropology. I found it fascinating, still do, largely because it was a window into so many unknowns. Prior to college, I had
Interesting Cuisines Around the World
From spaghetti to gelato to sushi to pierogies, food plays a big role in understanding local cuisine and getting to know the culture of the places we visit. Cuisines we try can push our boundaries and challenge us to
Exploring Art and Language in Brooklyn
When I first met Fort Greene, Brooklyn-based artist Doug Beube, it was tough not feel an immediate connection to him, both as a person and as an artist. My family and I were lucky to
How to Step out of Comfort Zones when Traveling
com·fort zone noun a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress. There’s something very freeing about exploring new territory. I love the feeling of stepping out of a plane
Body Language & Culture
“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker One look sometimes says it all. Were you ever in a situation where you were “judged” by your facial expressions? Where someone thought you were
How Humor Gets Lost in Translation
“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” – Mark Twain. Laughter has the power to create common ground. If you want to break the ice when you first meet someone,
On Defeating Stereotypes
The Danger of Generalizations Recently, I overheard two women discussing an earlier business meeting. “I couldn’t believe how rude that guy was! French people are all so rude,” one angrily said. The other agreed, “Well, yeah,
How Soccer Unites Us
I remember it like it was yesterday. We would go outside and form small teams. My Dutch cousins and I would play until it was almost too dark to see anything. We would get lost
Why I'm Lucky to be Trilingual
“Do you ever think in one language while trying to speak another?” “Which language do you dream in?” “Do you find it easier to express certain ideas in one language over the other?” “How do
Giving Thanks in 2014
The 2014:iWish project focuses on hearing about people’s biggest desires for the year. However, it can also be good to reflect on life and cherish what you have. Sometimes all you can do is stay
3 New Wishes
Three new wishes to share with you! A big thank you to everyone for making this project possible! One reader commented yesterday that online bullying is prevalent, so it nice to see something optimistic. Let’s
New Shared Wishes: iWish 2014
After a long weekend, and polar vortex #2 (in NYC, too!), I’m happy to show new wishes! Thanks to everyone who contributed already – it’s great to hear what’s important to you! Have you been
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