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My First Solo Travel Preparations

Today’s CultureTrav guest post is by Sarah Kearns The biggest challenge of traveling alone is actually making the decision to hit the road. The reality of it all is quite different to what most folks

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November 13, 2018

Sri Lanka Surfing: A Tropical Adventure

Today’s CultureTrav post is by Octovia Drughi Previously known as Ceylon, the land of tea and coffee, coconuts and cinnamon, Sri Lanka is one of the most reliable surf destinations in the Indian Ocean. Add

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November 14, 2018

How I Plan Travel: Pre-Vacation Tips

Today’s CultureTrav post is by Stephanie Annon Have you ever been so excited for a much needed vacation that you just crammed all your stuff in your suitcase an hour before you left and that’s all the

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November 14, 2018

Discover St. Petersburg’s Street Art

Today’s CultureTrav post is by Fabio Morelli Recently, I had the opportunity to take some days off and visit St. Petersburg for the first time (it was also my first time in Russia)! Why did

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November 15, 2018

Adjusting to a New York Lifestyle

Today’s CultureTrav post is by Vanessa Bermudez My personal travel experience may not be quite as adventurous as others, but it was certainly a life-changing journey for me. I didn’t leave the country, I didn’t

Traveling in Central America Like a Local

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December 12, 2018

Traveling in Central America Like a Local

Today’s CultureTrav guest post is by Trevor McDonald I have some Guatemalan ancestry, so a trip to Central America has always been on my list. To be honest, it’s a small percentage of my heritage

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January 3, 2019

Don’t Miss Japanese Brunch in Abu Dhabi

Today’s CultureTrav guest post is by Jenene Batts A brunch is considered one of those life luxuries that you can easily afford. It is an activity that lets you focus on what is good, and

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January 12, 2019

My Safety Advice for Female Solo Travel

Today’s CultureTrav post is by Leigh Marcos Given that more than 2.45 million search results on Google were entered for ‘solo female travel’ in 2018, it’s no surprise that travel trends have helped transform the way in which

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February 10, 2019
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Travel In The Philippines Like A Local

They say “better see something once than hear about it a thousand times.” The Philippines has long been thought of as a tropical paradise with an abundance of natural beauty, delectable fruits, and folk cultures.

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March 4, 2019
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Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Today’s CultureTrav post is by Leigh Marcos The traditional nine-to-five work model is dead. Instead, more and more people are choosing to work from the comfort of their own home. In recent years there’s been a surge

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Nicolette
July 25, 2012
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Travel Bucket List

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller Everyone has a “bucket list” of things to do or places to visit. People travel to see the Eiffel

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Nicolette
July 22, 2012
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A New York State Of Mind

I’ve been in NYC since Wednesday and wanted to send a brief update with a photo. There is simply so much to do here that even 5 days do not seem enough. A longer post

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Nicolette
July 16, 2012
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Exploring the Research Triangle (NC)

It’s the home of top-notch (medical) research, and of well-known educational institutions: The North Carolina Research Triangle. The area consisting of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, is also where my parents live. This weekend, my boyfriend and I

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Nicolette
July 12, 2012
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The Culture of the Siesta

It happens to all of us. We finish lunch and get ready to return to work. Then it hits you: the post-lunch midday slump. In some cultures, it is completely acceptable to doze off after lunch. Siestas

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Nicolette
July 9, 2012
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Climbing Away

A breath of fresh air, the ability to enjoy ‘peace and quiet’ with family and friends, and healthy exercise. These are all perks of hiking. ZAKOPANE, POLAND My fascination with hiking began when I was

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Nicolette
July 5, 2012

Celebrating Independence

“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people”- – Pres. Abraham Lincoln “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” –

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Nicolette
July 2, 2012
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Famous Writers on Travel: Part II

American writer and painter, Henry Miller, once said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Miller wrote one famous travel letter Aller Retour New York on his visit to

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Nicolette
June 27, 2012
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Cultural Music Community

Last Sunday afternoon, mom and I embarked on a road trip. We were off to see world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood music festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. Yo-Yo Ma was

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Nicolette
June 25, 2012
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Young Ugandan Journalist

Meet Jackee Batanda. The London Times headlined her among “19 women shaping the future of Africa.” She’s an editor for the Global Press Institute, and a research and writing fellow at the African Centre for

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Nicolette
June 21, 2012
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A Slice of Home

A Piece of Home

Amsterdam, Netherlands. With rain hanging over Boston all weekend, it reminded me of the wet weather in my home country. Holland will always have a piece of my heart. What are some of your favorite cities?