Culture shock is a normal part of travel---it comes with the territory when you're immersing yourself in an environment and culture different from your own. It can be extreme (ie. moving from New York to a tribal village in Borneo) or not so extreme (moving...
Sushi has achieved international cult status, taking countries by storm with its delicious vinegared rice and seaweed. What began as a way to preserve seafood in ancient Chinese culture has now become one of the most beloved Japanese meals in the 21st century. The cuisine...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="250"] Photo by Saloni Behl[/caption] “Don't you just love those long rainy afternoons in New Orleans when an hour isn't just an hour - but a little piece of eternity dropped into your hands - and who knows what to do with it?”...
We’ve all done it before to keep our valuables safe: sporting a hideous fanny pack, wearing uncomfortable under-the-clothes passport purses, or shoving bills into your bra. You want the things that allow you to travel—money, passport, visas—to stay as close and as secure as possible....
Since we'll be switching our focus from Europe to Asia in the coming month, we thought now would be the perfect time to take a look at the five countries---Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia---which are technically part of both continents. These transcontinental countries are...
Turkey has been turning a lot of heads lately. People who typically travel to Paris or Rome are now finding themselves in this country where two continents collide. With its East-meets-West flavors, its history that digs deep into the pockets of civilization, and its extremely...