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Blog postDiscover the stories fashion can tell about a places culture and history.
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Blog postDiscover this unique regions beautiful monasteries and otherworldly landscapes.
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Blog postShopping is an unavoidable part of the travel experience. Some seek it out, poking through every souvenir stand that crosses their path, while others begrudgingly slump to the cash register with whatever collectible their niece requested.
While we understand that shopping on your travels can be divisive—we get it, there’s so much sightseeing to do—we tend to fall on the side of “I’m not going home without something to remember this trip by!” To help us plan what our next buy abroad wil -
Blog postHe was besotted with Britain, lived inside a cave, used explosives for odd purposes, and proclaimed himself king of an Australian island inhabited only by birds and endangered fairy penguins. Shoalwater Islands Marine Park is one of Perth’s tourism treasures—an immaculate, sheltered bay home to colonies of bottlenose dolphins, Australian sea lions, and penguins. It’s also the location of Penguin Island, the former base of one of the most eccentric characters in Western Australia’s history.
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Blog postOne of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is The Bahamas, known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, golden sandy beaches, and hospitality. Tourists try conch salad, dance to Junkanoo music, and enjoy daiquiris and sky juice, but too much of the experience and tourist dollars are limited to mega-resorts. There is more to see and do off-property, and supporting small, Bahamian-owned businesses has far more impact on the economy than charging everything to the room. You may n
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Blog postOn February 19, 2015, President Barack Obama designated national monument status to the Pullman Historic District, making it the first national park service in Chicago. Far from incidental, the designation acknowledges America’s first company-created community and honors the role of all Pullman rail employees in America’s labor movement.
But it is the Pullman Porters that beckon history’s spotlight. Still working over 20 hours a day for the worst pay after initial labor reform, the Afr -
Blog postAs any owner of an inn, boutique hotel, or bed-and-breakfast already knows, it’s much easier to stamp your design style onto a smaller footprint than a sprawling resort. You don’t have to run design decisions up the corporate flagpole. You just hang that art on the wall or primp the throw pillows just so.
In recent years, more and more Black entrepreneurs in love with history and culture have opened cool, stylish places to bunk for the night. From Martha’s Vineyard to New Orleans—and u -
Blog postEmbellished by crystalline lakes, snowy mountains, and graceful, historic cities, the picturesque Lombardy region of northern Italy is one of Europe’s most popular tourist areas. Lombardy was also ground zero in the country’s severe coronavirus outbreak. It was here that Europe’s COVID-19 crisis exploded in February of last year, and since then almost a third of Italy’s 93,000 coronavirus deaths have occurred in the region, of which Milan is the capital.
What few tourists to Lombardy w -
Blog postWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Stacey Peters had to cancel more than just a few trips. Putting off upcoming plans to travel to Canada with her mother, a Florida trip set with her daughter, and a solo spa trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona, Peters joined the legions of travelers who were grounded due to a virus.
Roughly half of Americans had to cancel their summer trips in 2020 due to the pandemic. The numbers show an unprecedented decimation of the travel industry, which in 2017 gene -
Blog postThirty-six hours. That’s how much time I had before my flight out of New York City, final destination Maui, when I received a text message about my COVID test results.
Insufficient specimen.
“Insufficient specimen!” I repeated, in an increasingly panicked tone, as I tore into the bedroom where my husband was packing for the big birthday trip. My big birthday trip.
“I can’t tell if you’re joking,” my husband, Steve, said both because it is a thing we do with one another an -
Blog postAccording to Schengen Visa Info, pre-pandemic Spain was the second most visited country in Europe with an estimated 81.9 million visitors. It’s no wonder that many people are choosing to relocate permanently or call Spain their second home. While ex-pats from the UK tend to populate Costa Blanca, Valencia, Sevilla, and the Costa del Sol, U.S. Americans tend to settle in larger cities like Barcelona and Madrid. The Southern and East Coasts of Spain boast spectacularly affordable living, scenic
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Blog postIf your idea of a cowboy comes mainly from movies and television, then you might imagine Black herdsmen and law enforcement officials were rare as the U.S. spread westward across the continent. That’s not so.
In reality, formerly enslaved and free African Americans accounted for every one in four cowboys back in the day. “No phase of our national heritage has been portrayed…as more typically American than the old West,” writes William Loren Katz in his book The Black West: A Documentar -
Blog postIn the south of Italy, people love to indulge in platefuls of a hot and spicy killer pasta that almost chokes them, turning mouths on fire.
Enter spaghetti all’assassina–a.k.a. “assassin spaghetti”–crunchy spaghetti that is fried in tomato sauce, garlic, and the hottest red chili peppers, and then sprinkled with chili powder and more red peppers. They’re so caramelized they appear glossy, shinny, and covered in grease.
Don’t freak-out, the cook won’t murder you. But it will be a -
Blog postPlanning a trip to Walt Disney World is no small feat. There are hotel rooms to reserve, tickets to purchase, dining reservations to secure…and that’s all several months before you even leave for the Orlando, Florida, theme park. As your vacation gets closer, you’ll need to also decide what to pack, which parks to visit, and how to fill your Disney days. You want to get the planning just right and Disney just so happens to have a team of experts who can help you make it happen.
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Blog postCheer on quirky contestants, including animals and aliens, at these unconventional beauty contests.
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Blog postWhen we look up, we see the stars, but when we (they?) look down, we seewait...what is that?
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Blog postTravelers have long known that along with Instagram-worthy sunsets and relaxing beach time, the downside of a beach vacation can be illness. Even before the coronavirus pandemic made headlines on a daily basis, smart travelers have been diligent about warding off the dreaded cold or flu mid-trip.
Supporting your immune system is a smart investment to stay healthy while traveling. “Having a robust immune health is the best front line to avoiding getting sick,” said Dr. Melissa Gallagher -
Blog postIn those first foreboding days of the COVID-19 pandemic, as countries declared full lockdown measures, a certain dark humor circulated in Danish-expat Facebook groups. While many people throughout the world became prisoners to their couches (and Netflix subscriptions), the Danes, a valiant lot of 5.8 million occupying their perpetually gray and flat kingdom of Denmark, were finally in their element. Barely leave home, make home-cooked meals in candlelight while donning fuzzy socks, sans small
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Blog postThis nomadic tribe herds yaks, sheep, and horses against the stunning backdrop of this cold desert plateau.
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Blog postLouisiana’s signature stew-like soup reflects traditions spanning African, Native American, French, German, and other European cultures. Praised as “the crown of all the savory and remarkable soups in the world—a regular elixir of life” in 1850 by a Swedish writer, it comes in two main versions, both served over rice: seafood gumbo with shrimp, crab, and oysters; or chicken and andouille gumbo, with smoked pork cayenne-spiced sausage. But a third, green version—gumbo z’herbes (short for gumbo
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Blog postColorful and enchanting, no other country does fairy-tale fantasy towns quite like Germany.
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Blog post“Mask up, Helly Hansen!” a lift attendant yells at a skier wearing an HH-branded jacket. She’s standing in the “private cohort” lift line in front of us and has forgotten to re-position her buff.
“Sorry,” she mumbles, hurriedly covering her mouth and nose like a scientist inside a Biosafety Level 4 lab who’s just realized her hazmat suit is compromised.
“You need a Taser to make your job easier,” her ski companion jokes to the liftie. “Or a water gun!”
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Blog postLast year as the world shut down, one event after another announced cancelation and offered refunds to ticket-bearers. Eventually, venues and organizers started innovating and culture-vultures found different ways to keep their lives in sync—from reduced capacity and drive-in performances to virtual events and Zoom experiences. On January 22, one band took it to a whole new level with a “bubble concert.”
This concert was one of a kind for -
Blog postHave you ever dreamed of buying a beautiful house in Italy but were scared away by the high prices? Well, you should know that not all properties are as expensive as you might think. Yes, there are the famous one euro houses, but it turns out those aren’t really as cheap as you think, once you account for all the renovations, and they’re usually in remote locations. But, there are also hidden gems scattered across the peninsula, both in coastal areas near the sunny beaches and in picturesque
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Blog postFar more than booze and beads, Mardi Gras is a staple of the Creole and Cajun cultures of the Gulf Coast. Cut adrift from this seasonal anchor, a heartbroken New Orleans is reckoning with the reality of the first canceled Mardi Gras parades in over 40 years. While plenty mourn the loss of the revelry, the artists who create the lavish (and expensive) floats face a harsher financial hit.
Enter the Hire a Mardi Gras Artist. Creators and paraders teamed up to raise money to give Carnival -
Blog postWhether the characters are saying, “I love you,” “J’taime,” or nothing at all—because sometimes all you need is a charged, knowing glance—these romantic films will make for a swoony, Valentine’s Day. But be warned, not all of these have happily ever afters, some are bittersweet or end in ambiguity, some even tragedy. But they all render the universal experience of falling in love in exquisite, cinematic fashion.
In the Mood for Love Where: Hong Kong
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Blog postThe Chinese community in Malaysia is getting ready to welcome the Year of the Ox on February 12. Also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, it is arriving amid another round of stringent lockdowns in the country. In a world without the coronavirus, this festival usually means bright red lanterns and pennants fluttering in the warm breeze, exuberant lion dance performances across the city, and sparkling fireworks lighting up the night skies. It also means large groups of friends
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Blog postAs an online entrepreneur, Certified Health Coach Lindsey Catarino is blessed with the freedom to work from anywhere in the world where there’s WiFi. She takes advantage of this setup by going on spontaneous trips at least once a month—pre-pandemic, that is. And in the last five years, this Connecticut native has traveled to over 20 countries and accumulated thousands of air miles.
Hardwired for adventure, Catarino’s solo journeys were always centered around a physical activity: glacie -
Blog postIt is not easy to spot, yet it’s an image that explains the downfall of a 2,300-year-old Vietnamese empire. Carved into a timeworn wooden pillar, in a little-visited village near Hanoi, is a small depiction of a man holding a crossbow. It was this weapon, and the magic powers it bestowed upon its user, that allowed a Chinese soldier to betray his wife, overpower her emperor father, and seize Vietnam’s first-ever walled city.
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Blog postValentines Day is approaching and with that holiday comes the challenge of finding yet another perfect gift.
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Blog postThese destinations have transformed into centers dedicated to fighting the pandemic.
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Blog postFrom lobster rolls to cheesesteaks, were a nation of sandwiches.
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Blog postThe Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) in Greenland had long-been on my bucket list. The 103-mile route, which lies entirely within the Arctic Circle, is the longest waymarked trail in Greenland and traverses one of the largest ice-free areas in the country. The trail runs from the inland outpost of Kangerlussuaq to the town of Sisimiut on the west coast and takes around seven to 10 days to complete.
With only around 1,500 people completing the trek annually, the trail is one of the world’s lea -
Blog postHere are a few things you should consider splurging on this Valentines Day.
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Blog postAlthough often referred to as Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year is celebrated all over the world.
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Blog postExplore these fascinating temples of India where animals are worshipped like gods.
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Blog postWhen Walt Disney World reopened last July after a months-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it did so with new health and safety rules, capacity restrictions, and an altogether modified experience. It’s hard to imagine a Disney World vacation without fireworks, parades, and hugs from your favorite characters, leaving many visitors to postpone their trips until the world returns to some semblance of normalcy.
Based on the information Disney has released since reopening and the c -
Blog postPresident Joe Biden has been in office for less than a month, but he has already had a huge impact, with an array of executive orders and reversals of policies. He has halted the construction of the border wall and reversed the travel ban on seven Muslim nations. Just last week, the news of a new task force to reunite families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border sent ripples of hope through the country that was dismayed by the 2018 zero-tolerance policy by the Trump administration (628 parent
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Blog postIn San Miguel de Allende, the locals say there is rose quartz under the pavement that grows naturally in the ground. That is where the good energy you feel in the city comes from.
Miles away from the crowded tourist zones of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, and Cancun, San Miguel de Allende offers visitors a glimpse into another side of life in the country. Many travel stories from Mexico are about its beautiful beaches with blue waters from inside the rich confines of an all-inclusi -
Blog postWhite-sand beaches and turquoise waters arent the only sights in the Yucatn of southern Mexico.
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Blog postEveryone is looking to make small changes to the space they cant leave. Here are some simple ideas for making the house youre stuck in a little more hospitable.
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Blog postIn February 2020, life was still fairly ordinary, as pre-pandemic living goes. I had been working as a communications associate for a social justice foundation, supporting movements to end gender-based violence around the world. To say it was a dream job wouldn’t be an exaggeration: I worked with some of the most brilliant colleagues who became like family, and for the first time in my life, my values and purpose aligned with my professional ambitions. Only shortly before the new year, I lear
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Blog postImagine how many lives you could impact, and vice versa, if you learned at least one additional language in your lifetime. You would increase your opportunities to make friends and acquaintances exponentially. More jobs would become available to you. It could even help break down the barriers of prejudice by alleviating some of the anxiety and frustration resulting from ineffective communication.
The acquisition of an additional language directly promotes educational, personal, and pro
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