Stories

Beginning this past spring, Culturs partnered with Yuujou to bring you the story of friendship — real friendship that blossoms from in-person, rather than online-only, interactions. To tell this tale, we followed six travelers, each from a different corner of […]

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Cross Cultural love is becoming increasingly prevalent in our global world. This story, about two Chilean women who met and married two Nebraska, USA farmers, is but one of many.

“There’s nothing more enticing than traveling to distant lands, meeting new people and exchanging a piece of my life with them. It makes one immortal!” – John, Yuujou finalist

“[Yuujou] will be a really good challenge for me to see what my capabilities are, find my strength and make friends all over the world.” – Paula, Yuujou finalist

“The Yuujou journey presents an opportunity to individuals to make a difference in someone else’s life by taking an interest in their culture, heritage and tradition.” – Nyiko, Yuujou finalist

“It’s a beautiful thing that you guys have going, trying to get people from all over the world to come together and travel and build friendship.” – Jed, Yuujou finalist

“I can go everywhere. I can go anywhere. I can eat anything. I can meet anybody.” – Panos, Yuujou finalist