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How to Explore “The Mile-High City” & its Culture
Denver is near the mountains, not in them. The Mile High City is located on high rolling plains, 12 miles east of the foothills — a series of gentle mountains that climb to 11,000 feet. Just beyond is the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, picturesque snowcapped peaks that rise to 14,000 feet (fourteeners as described by locals). Denver might not be in the mountains, but the mountains still dominate the city.
Zhaojialou: A Taste of History at Every Turn
Social scholars consider food to be a cultural pillar, in part because it is idiocentric to societies worldwide. Food has been used to mark countries and peoples for generations. It follows, that in Zhaojialou, an ancient water town in Shanghai, China, local cuisine takes top billing among the regional treasures for travelers to explore.
How to stay healthy while traveling
We’ve gathered a few tips from fellow globe traversers to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle while you see the world.
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: Observations of Culture
What do you notice that’s different? ¿Qué notas en las calles o en casa? My professors would often ask this question when discussing Spain’s political issues and cultural norms. My fellow classmates, like me, were also study abroad students and came […]
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: Learning a Second Language
Learning a new language requires motivation, many mistakes, repetition and energy. The region where I live, AndalucÃa, has a very strong accent. Spanish words that I have known since elementary school became foreign to me until I was able to […]
SERIES – PART 3 OF 3: Follow the Human Thread withTravel Blog “Hey! Dip your Toes In”
Omo Osagiede and Eulanda Shead Osagiede brought their passion for travel, art and culture to life on their blog Hey! Dip your Toes In. Read parts one and two of the series for their life stories. The travel blog started out as a […]
Different Countries, Different Cultures, Different Thanksgiving Celebrations
For some people, the most special way to celebrate the holidays is in the comfort of their own home. For others, traveling the world and experiencing the holiday in different cities, states, or countries is what makes for a special […]
Teaching English as a Foreign Language, A Chance at Being Paid to Travel
Most people pay to learn a language, but how often do they pay to teach one? The very popular TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course is just that. Native english speakers are paying to learn how to teach […]