Posts by: Nicolette
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- March 31, 2016
Discovering Ecuador By Volunteering
Today’s guest post is by Carley Clement Volunteering Abroad: Discovering the Heart of a Nation When I came to Ecuador in 2014, I came with a guidebook in hand, pages dog-eared and highlighted with ideas
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- April 1, 2016
Empowering Women in Rwanda
Humanity Unified International is on a mission: to empower 100 women living in extreme poverty in Rwanda with tools and education through a cooperative farming project. As travelers, we often think about the things we want to see
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- April 5, 2016
Exploring Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Today’s post is by Culture with Travel East Coast Correspondent, Brian Cicioni, who writes I May Roam. Seated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg has been the capital of Pennsylvania since 1812. With
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- April 5, 2016
A Luxury Eco Adventure in Belize
Today’s post is by Vicky DiMichele My passion in travel currently lays in luxury eco adventures. I want to warn you though, it often changes. One destination, one property or one experience has completely changed
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- April 5, 2016
Join the New York Trav Fest
In less than two weeks, the New York Travel Festival will return! I’m very excited to attend again this year again. This time, I’ll be joining as a speaker as part of the Digital Storytelling:
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- April 6, 2016
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Culture Shock: Running a Business in Costa Rica
Today’s guest post is by Jason Mueller My first visit to Costa Rica was about 10 years ago with a former girlfriend. Her uncle and grandpa owned a resort in Guanacaste, and needless to say,
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- April 11, 2016
The Greatest Gift of Life is Friendship
Today’s guest post is by Melanie Ferguson of postcardsandplaces.com Making friends was difficult to do in Ghana. Friendship is based on equality, but the financial disparity between many Ghanaians and me was often too big
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- April 18, 2016
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Why I Love Markets
Today’s guest post is by Russ from worldmarketman.com When I go to a new destination, one of the first things I do, is visit the local markets. You see, to me, local markets aren’t just
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- April 18, 2016
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Giving Life a Different Meaning
Today’s guest post is by Lauren Marinigh, www.twirltheglobe.com. For most people, visiting India is a culture shock on all levels. It’s a place rich in culture, tradition and religion, and when you hear people say that
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- April 20, 2016
The Sydney Opera House Restaurant Scene
Today’s guest post is by Roxana Oliver. You have seen all there is to see in Sydney and still feel there is something you want to see in order to fully experience the Australian culture.
Chasing Wild Ponies in Virginia
I have been on the “road” since I was a little girl. I remember when my Polish grandpa and I would drive all the way from Katowice, Poland to my hometown in Oss, The Netherlands.
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- May 15, 2014
Quick Update
Writing and traveling have been my passions for as long as I can remember. While I’m lucky to write every day for work, I’m sad to have neglected my blog for this long. It’s easy to come
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- January 24, 2014
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
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- January 23, 2014
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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- January 17, 2014
New iWishes!
Thanks so much to everyone who sent in their wishes for 2014! It’s great to hear your take on what you find most important! Do you want to send your wish? Just think of something
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- January 17, 2014
New 2014: iWish Videos!
I’m very excited to share all these new wishes! Many thanks for all the great contributions! The goal of this project is to give many people a voice to share their biggest hopes and dreams
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- January 16, 2014
iWish 2014 Videos: Personal Empowerment
As the videos keep streaming in, I want to share the next few inspiring wishes. I urge everyone who is thinking about submitting to just do it (sorry, Nike)! This project is open to everyone,
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- January 14, 2014
2014: iWish Project Videos
I’m happy and very grateful to announce the first few submissions for the 2014: iWish project! So far, many people have been very excited about this project, and I urge everyone who is thinking about
The 2014: iWISH Project
Do you have any special wishes for 2014? Are you hoping for improvement in national or local politics? Want to take a stand on a national or world issue? Wish to create cultural awareness for
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