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Five Ways To Rejuvenate in Santiago, Chile

Many of us look to escape to relaxation and to rejuvenate in another country. Visiting Chile is one of those countries where it is easy to lay back and obtain exactly that. Nestled on the south-western tip of South America, Chile has 4270 kilometers from...

The Okavango Delta Is the Perfect Backdrop to a Mounted Safari

Observing wildlife from horseback is like having your own big screen in the bush, this is high definition game viewing at its best. Add the thrill of cantering through sparkling waters alongside giraffes and zebras and you're talking adventure to the max! The Okavango Delta is...

The Resilience of Music: Cuba and the Buena Vista Social Club

When I first saw Buena Vista Social Club, the iconic music documentary about the 1930s-era Havana club and revitalized as a band in the late ‘90s, I immediately called my mom from college and told her I wanted to major in ethnomusicology. The film went...

10 Ways to a Smoother Road Trip Experience

No matter where you’re going or whom you’re with, a road trip is a unique travel experience that holds potential for everything from disaster to bliss. Follow these 10 ways to a smoother road trip experience, to make the most of your time on the...

Home Is Where The Heart Is: A Review Of Cloudstreet

“When I was a girl I had this strong feeling that I didn't belong anywhere. It was in my head, what I thought and dreamt, what I believed… that's where I belonged, that was my country.” Tim Winton's Cloudstreet is a magical postmodern piece of literature...

9 Methods for Temporarily Curing Your Wanderlust

Sometimes your current life situation forces you to put the brakes on planning your next international adventure. If you’re yearning to travel, but not able to make it happen right now, try these 9 methods for temporarily curing your wanderlust until you’re able to book...