As a country that blends European, Balkan, Eastern, and Mediterranean influences, Greece is a country of diverse interests, heritage, and history. Here is a guide to the most popular traditions in Greece.
A Guide to Bedouin Culture in Jordan
Interesting Facts about Māori Culture in New Zealand
The Māori make up 14 percent of the total population in New Zealand, and their traditions are a crucial part of the authentic “Kiwi” culture and history. In order to truly immerse yourself in New Zealand, first, learn some facts about Māori culture.
Día de los Muertos: Culture, Food, and Traditions
9 Tips For Learning a New Language
Learning a new language takes a combination of discipline, determination, motivation, and many, many conversations. Once you build up the courage to practice, the path to language learning opens up limitless possibilities. Take a chance to learn a new language, it will open your mind to other worlds, cultures, and places. Here are some tips and tricks to tackle your language learning.
7 Ways to Experience Chile's Culture
Traveling to Chile offers an experience rich with local history, incredible food and unique traditions all surrounded in jaw-dropping landscapes. If this South American gem is on your bucket list be sure to learn more about Chile’s culture and history before visiting, and consider incorporating the following activities into your itinerary.
10 Cultural Tips for Visiting Iceland
With its diverse landscapes, massive glaciers, and active volcanoes, it’s no wonder that there is a mystery and magnetism to this mystical island. Icelandic culture is equally intriguing, full of unique facets to know and love, sometimes passed down for centuries. What should you expect on your travels to Iceland? What is the travel etiquette in Iceland? Here are 10 cultural tips for visiting Iceland.
What Makes Dominica’s Culture So Unique?
What to Expect at a Moroccan Market
You can’t travel to Morocco without experiencing once of its most essential experiences, a visit to the souk, or the traditional Moroccan market. As a tourist, you likely won’t have the chance for repeat visits like a local. However, it’s a great way to observe the culture in play while also learning to navigate the souks for yourself. Here are our top tips for a successful Moroccan souk experience.
Reasons to Visit Siena
An hour’s drive from Florence, Siena is a classic hill town strewn with historic buildings celebrating the gothic world. The old historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, topping the list of Italy’s finest strolling grounds. Guest blogger Satarupa Datta gives us her best tips of what to do in Siena to fully take in its splendor.
Living in Lisbon: Insight from an Expat
We love to look at a city from the eyes of one who absorbs it every day, so we reached out to Véro J.L. Van Grieken. A transplant from Lummen, Belgium, Véro has lived in Lisbon for more than 6 years and founded the community group Yes You Can Spray, which promotes social activism and inclusion through street art. Here’s what she had to say.
How Lisbon Graffiti's Changed My Way of Thinking
Sometimes expectations versus reality clash when we’re traveling, even in places we think we know well. Writer and blogger Jennifer Prince, who traveled with us to Portugal, takes us on her journey of discovering the transformative power of street art in Lisbon.
How the 1755 Earthquake in Lisbon Shaped the City
Avid historian, traveller and writer Belinda Birchall takes us deep into the history of Lisbon with its fascinating past that includes a massive earthquake producing a tsunami and fire that nearly destroyed the city.
Five Ways to Embrace Culture Shock
Whether you’re a well-versed globetrotter or have just caught the travel bug, culture shock is a real experience that most people encounter at some point on their ventures. We invited blogger Jennifer Fitzpatrick to share about her experience with culture shock on a recent trip to Nepal. Here are her five tips.
Top 5 Ways Language Will Transform Your Travels
Learning the local language before traveling to a country will enhance your travel experiences immensely. At the same time, traveling to a country that speaks the language you’re learning will catapult your language skills to the next level. Read on for a fabulous breakdown of all the reasons why travel + language-learning are truly a match made in heaven!
5 Ways to Sound like a Native Spanish Speaker on your Travels
Did you know that Spanish is the official language in 21 countries? ¡Qué sorprendente! An estimated 450 million people speak Spanish around the globe, making it the second most spoken language en el mundo (second only to Mandarin)! Imagine how many different cultures and the wide variety of people you could connect with on a deeper level by speaking their language!
