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 …
Culture
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 …
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 …
Making Connections Through Mate Drinking In Argentina
“Welcome to the party!” greets Javier, opening the door to let me into his apartment. I met Javier on CouchSurfing when posting on the Mendoza, …