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 …
14 Lessons Learned From Visiting Different Cultures And Countries
No matter where I travel to, from rural villages in Thailand to picturesque mountain-towns in Switzerland to laid-back islands like Aruba, I always seem 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 …
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bolivia
While Bolivia has much to offer the curious traveler, it is still one of the lesser-visited South American countries. For this reason, there are many …
The Best Local Cocktails From Around The World
One of the best ways to get to know a culture is through their national and regional drinks. Here are some of the tastiest libations …