travel tips Archives - Epicure & Culture

Dining Solo: Unexpected Experiences And Delicious Food Await You

by Jessica Yeager Jun 20, 2025Jun 20, 2025

A close up photo of a woman eating pasta in a restaurant in Italy.

Solo travel might mean eating alone. While daunting to some, there are ways to calm jittery nerves. Unexpected experiences await you!

How To Be A More Responsible Hiker

by Danielle MillerUpdated on Apr 10, 2023Oct 18, 2017

Wondering how to be a more responsible hiker? We give you the full scoop here so you can make your next adventure an ethical one!

5 Common Travel Practices That Are Detrimental For The Environment (And How You Can Easily Change Them)

by Judi ZienchukUpdated on Jun 9, 2024Oct 7, 2017

There are many common travel practices detrimental to the environment. Luckily, reducing your carbon footprint is simple with these tips.

Conscious Travel: 10 Myths About Responsible Tourism

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Jul 14, 2025Jan 19, 2015

There are many myths floating around about responsible tourism and what travelers should or shouldn’t be doing when they hit the road. To set the …

Sustainable Tourism: Tips For The Savvy Traveler

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Oct 28, 2014Dec 23, 2014

Relaxing retreats. Exotic adventures. Romantic getaways. When planning your summer vacations, do you consider the impact of your travels on the environment and communities you …

Ethical Intentions: Why Giving Isn’t Always Good

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Jul 14, 2025Dec 18, 2014

For many people, the words “giving” and “good” are almost synonymous. Giving is a selfless act. It helps others. It makes both parties feel, well, …

The Wheel Deal: The Secret To Navigating Public Transportation With A Disability

by Katie EstrellaUpdated on Jun 17, 2025Oct 2, 2014

“You cant understand a city without using its public transportation system”- Erol Ozan Growing up in Southern California, more specifically the Inland Empire, public transportation …