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Charming cottages. Homemade melt-in-your-mouth donuts. Freshly picked apples. Organic brews. These are just some of the things you’ll find in the sustainable community of Hocking …
Indulging In Saint Lucia’s Chocolate Culture
Cocoa is one of Saint Lucia’s most important crops and is a major part of its history, dating back to the 1700s when the industry …
Breaking Language Barriers: A Date Without Words In Paraty, Brazil
I could hear the music blasting from my hostel dorm, addictive rhythms and beats beckoning me out onto the beach. While I hated going to …
Day Trip From Quito: Masapan, Panama Hats And The Otavalo Market
After spending a day exploring the historic center of Quito, Ecuador, I decided to get out of town for a day and explore the smaller …
Lessons Learned About Brazilian Culture From Visiting
After spending a few weeks traveling through Brazil, visiting various cities, interacting with locals, sampling the local foods, and doing some forro dancing, I’ve made …
Traveler vs Tourist: Why Does It Matter?
What’s the difference between a tourist and a traveler? To many, the answer is similar, but not the same. While a tourist is a traveler, …
Puebla: A Safe Place To Explore Mexican Culture
By Jessie Festa. My trip to Puebla was sponsored by VisitMéxico. All opinions are my own. At the moment, many people are viewing Mexico as …
Unusual Epicurean Pursuits: Eating My First Pet In Ecuador
The body is sliced down the middle, opened like a thick book, on top of sizzling coals. Tiny hands, still with finger nails, reach into …
Trip Planning: Where To Go On Your Next Vacation
Trying to decide where to go on your next vacation? Well, that will depend on what you want to do. Looking for extreme adventure? An …