Posts Tagged: #CultureTrav
Soccer Culture
Soccer, or football in Europe, is a serious social and cultural connector. Fans paint their faces in country flag colors, wear uniforms, and take over bars or each other’s homes by the masses. The best
Tweeting for Sweden
You can “like” a Facebook status. You can “retweet” (RT) a Twitter post, because you find it interesting. You “pin” a photo to Pinterest to display your interests. And in Sweden, if you’re lucky, the
Dance Revolution
Whenever fitness is brought up in conversation, it is usually met with great enthusiasm, or people cringe at the idea. Growing up, field hockey was one of my favorites with its focus on skill, teamwork,
A Slice 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?
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
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
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
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.” –
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
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
Storyteller Ferdz Decena | IronWulf.com
In today’s Culture with Travel storyteller post, we spotlight Ferdinand Decena, an award-winning photographer and blogger. Learn about Ferdinand in our interview: Tell us a bit about yourself! Why do you love travel? How do you
Storyteller Robert Schrader | Leave Your Daily Hell Travel Blog
In today’s Culture with Travel interview, we feature storyteller Robert Schrader of Leave Your Daily Hell. Learn what inspires Robert as he shares his perspectives and stories about travel. Tell us a bit about yourself! Why
Introducing TravelPreneur Lisbon With Pats
This week on Culture with Travel, we’re interviewing travel preneur Pats of Lisbon with Pats. Learn what drove her to launch a tour company. What inspired the creation of Lisbon with Pats? Pure serendipity, I
Exciting CultureTrav Announcement
#CultureTrav, originally called #CultureTravChat, started in November 2014 with the intent to hear from travelers, while focusing on their experiences with different cultures. I’ve always been interested in talking to travelers about how they deal
Why The Holidays In L.A. Are Different Than At Any Other Destination
Today, I’m sharing this guest blog post from Kevin Wilkerson of PubClub.com. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com In Europe, there are Christmas markets. In most of America, there’s festive holiday shopping, Santa in malls, decorations in
#CultureTrav Interview with HoneyTrek
This week on #CultureTrav, we’re excited to hear from guest hosts Mike & Anne Howard from HoneyTrek! I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely couple at the New York Trav Fest, and loved hearing about
Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award
The last few weeks have been very emotional. On July 31, I left on a flight to Warsaw, and while it was a day late as the airline canceled the original one, I was in
Sharing travel writing through Pink Pangea
I’m excited to share travel writing news! I’ve been contributing to the community of Pink Pangea. This site is dedicated to sharing stories by women travelers – whether it’s digging deeper into cultural norms and customs, learning
Liebster Award Nomination
If you’re a regular reader, you may have noticed that I don’t follow a “conventional blogging” pattern (aka definitely not blogging every week!). Since I’m not traveling all the time, I love to dive deeper
Responsible Volunteering with Unearth The World
In March, I attended the Women in Travel Summit in Boston – a weekend full of educational sessions, fun workshops, and above all, surrounded by inspiring women travelers. While there, I connected with Kathryn from
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