Posts Tagged: Trip
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- May 4, 2012
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Shaping Cultural Experiences
Travel has been an integral part of my life since I was a young child. I grew up in a multicultural, bilingual home in the Netherlands with a Polish mother and a Dutch father. My
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- May 10, 2012
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Update & BBC News Link
A brief update: One interview video will be uploaded tomorrow evening. I believe the BBC News One-Minute World News provides well-balanced reporting of news, hence why I wanted to share it. Top stories on May
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- May 11, 2012
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From Nigeria to Boston
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VNkCazT_T4&feature=youtu.be
When you first meet Oluwagbeminiyi Osidipe, you encounter a very vibrant, friendly, and unique personality. Oluwagbeminiyi or Niyi – as she shortened her name for simplicity – was named by her mother, who had a “very personal experience” when she had her, Niyi explained. Niyi is a Yoruba Nigerian transplant who arrived in the U.S. in 2006. As one of the most densely populated (West) African countries, Nigeria derives its name from the river that spans its land. To the South, it borders the Gulf of Guinea to the Atlantic Ocean. Originally colonized by the British, Nigeria gained independence in 1960. Its main ethnic groups are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, who speak English and their own respective languages, while major religions include Islam, Christianity and indigenous beliefs. Niyi shares her story, her views on politics, cultural differences she’s embraced with humor, and what we can learn from each other by expressing curiosity. Her message is simple: travel enriches us through its exposure to new cultures, and enables us to grow.
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- May 16, 2012
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Mark Twain on Travel
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” (American author Mark Twain, Innocents Abroad).
Have you had the opportunity to travel (extensively, within your country, or even once abroad)? Can you relate to Twain’s sentiments? How does travel enrich us?
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- May 19, 2012
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Pleasing The Taste Palate
Food has the wonderful quality of uniting us no matter where we are. There is nothing partisan or narrow-minded about food. It simply invites us to indulge, create recipes, and share with others. Two of my favorite Polish dishes (included in collage) are pierogies and barszcz czerwony – a beetroot soup – served on Christmas Eve in Poland. How does food bring us together? What are some of your favorite dishes and why? Can food trigger memories?
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- May 23, 2012
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Stereotypes: Truth or Fiction?
DEFINING STEREOTYPES: “An idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation.” (Merriam-Webster). Stereotypes enable bias and preconceived notions to perpetuate, but can also reveal valid
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- May 29, 2012
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Annual Human Rights Report
“The world changed immeasurably over the course of 2011. Across the Middle East, North Africa, and far beyond, citizens stood up to demand respect for human dignity, more promising economic opportunities, greater political liberties, and
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- May 31, 2012
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Euro Crisis & Emerging Stereotypes
Brief Crisis Breakdown Since the onset of the global financial crisis, or Great Recession, in 2007, the Eurozone has feared impending growing global debt levels, as well as sovereign debt within European countries themselves. In
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- June 4, 2012
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Remembering Tiananmen
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in Beijing, China. Inflation, a lack of career prospects, the fall of Eastern European communism, and political corruption, are all said to have fueled anger
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- June 7, 2012
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Coffee's Uniting Power
A cup of coffee can bridge cultural gaps. At least, that’s what Gizem Salgicil White, founder of Turkayfe.org, believes. Her organization aims to create awareness of Turkish culture, particularly within America. Gizem is a Turkish native,
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- August 28, 2018
Storyteller Marvin Geronimo of No Barriers, Just Horizons
This Culture with Travel interview is with storyteller Marvin Geronimo of No Barriers Just Horizons, a collection of experiences encountered while traveling the Philippines on a motorcycle Tell us a bit about yourself! I’m Marvin
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- Nicolette
- June 19, 2018
Meet Travel Entrepreneur Kelly Lewis
Today’s Culture with Travel interview is with Kelly Lewis, founder of Go! Girl Guides, Women’s Travel Fest, and Damesly. You’ve founded several exciting companies and events specifically for women travelers. Why do you focus on
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- Nicolette
- June 12, 2018
Storyteller Brian Cicioni | I May Roam Travel, Music & Food Tours
Today’s Culture with Travel interview is with Brian Cicioni of I May Roam Travel, Music & Food Tours. Since childhood, Brian always loved travel… In fact, one friend nicknamed him “the walking map.” Today, he’ve visited
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- June 5, 2018
How I planned my family travel to China
Today’s Culture with Travel post is by Sarah Kearns Getting my whole family to China seemed like an easy task when I started. Of course, there were lots of moving parts. By the time I’d
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- Nicolette
- January 2, 2018
Storyteller Josh McNair | California Through My Lens Travel Blog
In this Culture with Travel interview, we talk to storyteller Josh McNair from californiathroughmylens.com. Learn about Josh’s various travels and perspectives in our interview. Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How
Storyteller Francis Tapon | Francis Tapon Travel Blog
Francis Tapon is a backpacker, world traveler, and author. Learn more storyteller Francis Tapon in our Culture with Travel interview. Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How do you think travel
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- May 3, 2017
Storyteller Nikki | Southeast Asia Backpacker Travel Blog
Today, we’re sharing our interview with Nikki, the founder of South East Asia Backpacker. Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How do you think travel unites us or teaches us
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- Guest Blogger
- March 20, 2017
How To Deal With Language Barriers While Traveling
Today’s guest post is by Drea of ImDrea.com They say that comic relief is the best thing to help a stressful situation; well either that or wine, and they are correct. At least that was the
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- February 21, 2017
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Moving to the UK: Tips for Immersion
Today’s guest post is by Jasmine Get set, deal with cultural differences, and tackle homesickness As a globetrotting Swede, I realized early that Sweden was too small, and that I had to go explore the
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- Nicolette
- October 21, 2016
4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While Traveling
Making sure you packed everything you need and double-checking the time your flight takes off are two common steps everyone takes when they’re heading out on a big trip. Once you’re busy worrying about the
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