Posts Tagged: culture
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 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
Remembering 9/11
It’s been some time now, but this day will not be forgotten. I’m sharing this older post as the memories of that day are still very vivid to me. Now that I live in New York City,
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
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
#CultureTravChat: Food & Culture
Pasta. Fried rice. Cheese. Croissants. Gelato. No matter what you enjoy most, food has a certain binding power. It is over dinner that we often have lengthy, deep conversations. It is over brunch that we
London Walking Tours to Suit Everyone
Today’s guest post is by Kirsty. Her blog is What Kirsty Did Next, and she is the London Correspondent for Culture with Travel When I visit a city, I love to explore it through walking. In fact, I
How I Dealt With Balkan Culture Shock
I first experienced ‘culture shock’ when I resided in Turkey, but it was not the large issues, like living in a predominately Muslim country that affected me. No, it was more the smaller differences in
Visit Boracay For 6 Compelling Reasons
Today’s guest post is by Jason Garcia French author and Nobel Prize laureate André Gide once said that “man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” For
Storyteller Jonny Duncan | BackpackingMan.com
Meet Jonny Duncan, travel addict. He grew up as a child moving around different countries due to his fathers work, and that set the theme for the rest of his life. Now he can’t stay in one place long
Mexico City: Exploring In-Depth Culture
This post originally appeared on Jessie on a Journey *A big thanks to Le Meridien Mexico City for sponsoring my trip! I know, I know. Some of you are angered by that title. No avocados?!
Storyteller Jonny Blair | Don’t Stop Living – A Lifestyle of Travel
Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How do you think travel unites us or teaches us more about the world? My name is Jonny Blair. I grew up in the
Storyteller Deepak Patel | TravelNThrill.com
Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How do you think travel unites us or teaches us more about the world? I am Deepak Patel, a travel blogger blogging at Travel
St. Augustine, Florida: A Past & Present Playground
By Valerie Sisco, Culture with Travel Food Correspondent and founder of Grace with Silk Since I live in Florida year-round, I’m not sure I know exactly what it’s like to be a tourist traveling from
Storyteller Thommen Jose | Wanderink.com
Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How do you think travel unites us or teaches us more about the world? My dad used to subscribe to Reader’s Digest when it
Interview with Drew Goldberg | DrewBinsky.com
Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How do you think travel unites us or teaches us more about the world? I got into traveling when I studied abroad in Prague
Hi! I'm the founder of Culture With Travel and #CultureTrav. Please chat with us on social media and contribute in the comments! Follow @Nicolette_O
