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In our increasingly digitized and fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to unplug and immerse ourselves in the natural world. Fortunately, there are plenty of incredible destinations ...

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Holiday insurance has become indispensable for travelers, providing a safety net if plans unravel. It’s designed to shield health and assets, ensuring peace of mind against the unforeseeable fr...

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With the struggles of modern life, we all need some time away to reset and recuperate. There’s no better way to revitalize yourself than a stunning island break filled with relaxation and a soo...

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If you ever feel lost in the fast pace of everyday life, like there’s no time to catch your breath, you’re probably in need of a restorative break. In today’s hustle and bustle, more and mo...

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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, winding down is essential, and France knows just how to offer that perfect escape. With its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, France has lo...

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Italy, the land of la dolce vita, beckons travelers with its irresistible blend of sun, style, and pizza. From the sun-drenched beaches of the Amalfi Coast to the fashion-forward streets of Milan...

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Luxury and sustainability: the power dynamic that defines luxury eco-travel. In recent years, there has been a notable shift in the travel industry towards more eco-conscious and sustainable prac...

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In a world where the pace of life seems to quicken with each passing day, the quest for well-being has become more than a fleeting aspiration; it has evolved into a transformative journey. Enter ...

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France is a historic country that is often lauded as the height of cultural elegance. With an unparalleled culinary scene, incredible museums and historical sites and countless luxurious experien...

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Antarctica, a land of untouched beauty and a sanctuary for the planet’s most pristine wilderness, has become an increasingly sought-after destination for travellers. The remote allure of this f...

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It’s universally recognized that travel is good for the soul. Not only do you get the chance to unwind and relax, but you also get to participate in cultures outside of your own, providing you ...

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France is known for its exquisite cuisine, fascinating history and idyllic landscapes. But this gorgeous country also offers an array of active escapes for travelers seeking unforgettable adventu...

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The bean belt, the narrow band between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, is where the magic of coffee cultivation happens. Here, ideal temperatures, rainfall, and altitude converge to produce ...

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If you’re looking for an idyllic island holiday in the South Pacific and want to ensure your visit leaves a light footprint on the environment, then this sustainable travel guide to Fiji is per...

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South Africa, renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage, has consistently been a top safari destination for wildlife enthusiasts worldwide. This coun...

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Nestled within Italy’s northernmost reaches, the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Dolomites beckons with a myriad of natural, cultural, and gastronomic charms. For the eco-conscious traveler, ...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2023/07/27/an-eco-friendly-travel-guide-to-the-best-things-to-do-in-the-dolomites/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-eco-friendly-travel-guide-to-the-best-things-to-do-in-the-dolomites

According to the Guardian “the San Ysidro port of entry between Tijuana and San Diego is the busiest land border crossing in the world, with an average of 135,000 people passing through each d...

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When one dreams of a blissful respite, the beauty and serenity of nature often comes to mind. Anke Bodack, the creator of Twelve Senses Retreat, meticulously designed this oasis to emulate the tr...

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Encinitas is a hidden gem that offers much more than just stunning coastal views and warm sandy beaches. This picturesque coastal town is renowned for its spiritual essence, attracting seekers, y...

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In today’s hectic world, wellness retreats offer a perfect escape where you can rejuvenate both physically and mentally. More and more, these retreats are embracing sustainability to offer luxu...

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Nestled in the serene countryside of San Miguel de Allende, Our Habitas San Miguel offers a truly immersive and eco-conscious retreat. Surrounded by picturesque views of endemic trees, towering c...

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As the world becomes increasingly conscious of the impact of consumerism on the planet, more and more people are looking for ways to make their shopping choices align with their values. Enter PAZ...

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Recently, I’ve been getting inquiries from photographers asking about how I got published on National Geographic and how I became a Nat Geo Your Shot Contributor (@natgeoyourshot). I love heari...

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Vacations should be fun, but getting to your destination, and traveling back home, are usually the hardest parts. Many travelers experience varieties of stress-induced anxiety from dealing with c...

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Here in the U.S., we are fortunate to have California for so many reasons, one being the wine, food and landscapes of Napa Valley.  With its own distinct farm-to-table culture, Napa pays homage ...

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The Catskill Are Calling By: Madeline Weinfield Just two hours north of New York City, the Catskills are a rural retreat both within reach of the concrete jungle and an entire world away. The pas...

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By David Dinsley David Dinsley, a naturalist and conservationist, shares his wildlife adventures on the Isle of Islay, Scotland or as locals know it – Queen of the Hebrides. Dinsley is the ward...

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By: David Gladish In a past life, we were wandering dirtbags, traveling solo to mountain ranges untouched, villages off the beaten path, adventuring with reckless abandon. With age, a new life bl...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2021/03/26/one-new-country-every-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-new-country-every-year

By : Stephanie Conway In the summer of 2017, I found myself on the tropical tourist island of Gili Trawangan in Indonesia. The 15 square meter island is best known for its white-sand beaches, Ins...

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By : Jennifer Sizeland In a year when travel is slowly starting to return, it brings with it anxiety for many of us who have been at home for months on end. As someone who had always been extreme...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2021/02/09/taking-my-anxiety-in-high-altitude-in-nepal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taking-my-anxiety-in-high-altitude-in-nepal

By : Heide Lindgren The dirt pull-off was halfway up Bouillon Mountain. I squeezed our Escalade into it, and my now ex-husband Willie and I walked down the steep drop-off to a giant boulder: Turk...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2021/01/25/mariposa-yosemites-secret/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mariposa-yosemites-secret

By : Alexis James Towering a gold-laden 261 meters high over Macau’s waterfront, the Grand Lisboa presents a garish first view of the Chinese special administrative region when arriving from th...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2021/01/19/behind-the-blackjack-beyond-the-dark-arts-of-gambling-lies-macaus-quirky-and-creative-heart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-the-blackjack-beyond-the-dark-arts-of-gambling-lies-macaus-quirky-and-creative-heart

By : Satarupa M.Datta From time immemorial, the holy river Ganges has flowed through fertile terrain, marking the food bowl of India. Thick sheets of white-petalled flowers once blanketed the ban...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2021/01/14/the-opium-eaters-of-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-opium-eaters-of-india

By : Chris Kane I knew that something was afoot when so many Swedes asked me when I moved to Uppsala. A question like this is straightforward and does not invoke strange motives. To their delight...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2021/01/11/the-many-colors-of-sweden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-many-colors-of-sweden

By : Sarah Kwong It’s not a mirage, but it feels like one. Shimmering seemingly at the end of every road, no matter which direction we’re facing, is a solitary green mountain. Ulaanbaatar, a ...

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By: Sarah Fuchs I used to dream of mermaids when I was a little girl. I would lie in bed fantasizing about life in the ocean and how I wished to one day meet one of them. Little did I know that t...

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By: Olivia Graziano “This is the best view in all of Kibera. Sometimes I come here to think.” whispers Mutua. The cars whip by on the highway in front of us into an oblivion of white noise. T...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/06/16/life-in-kibera-a-different-perspective/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=life-in-kibera-a-different-perspective

by Aishwarya Shah (Gemtrack Travel) Picture a lush green landscape with rice terraces sloping off a hill. On top of this hill lies a village with a name that takes you three tries to get right, a...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/05/29/solarpunk-travel-101/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solarpunk-travel-101

By : Molly Kinnaird “I don’t call it a dark season. I call it a colorful season,” boasted Svein, my host. The time is 9 AM but the light is just enough to make out the silhouette of the Lyn...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/05/04/colors-of-winter-in-the-norwegian-arctic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colors-of-winter-in-the-norwegian-arctic

By : Olivia Graziano As I stood there on the ledge overlooking the heaviness of the burning ghat, a man from another world looked up at me. Perhaps he was a priest, or a Sadhu, or a mourning fami...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/04/27/the-man-from-another-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-man-from-another-world

By : Aisling Moran It is as if the world has stopped spinning. For countries such as those in Southeast Asia, the disappearance of travelers has caused the daily rotation of life to stop in many ...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/04/22/the-bittersweet-quietude-of-siem-reap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bittersweet-quietude-of-siem-reap

By : Nancy Davis Kho In the early days of March 2020, I was sitting in the airport in Santiago, Chile, enervated but exhilarated by an ambitious hiking trip my husband and I had just completed in...

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By : Laila Sholtz-Ames How my life has changed since Spain imposed a lockdown prohibiting residents from leaving their house except for occasional visits to the grocery store and the doctor. It a...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/03/30/life-in-lockdown-notes-from-madrid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=life-in-lockdown-notes-from-madrid

By : Julia Thimberg Silfwerling “That’s the sewer they say inspired that clown in Stephen King’s IT,” the pirate says as he steers us down the Penobscot River, which separates the two Mai...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/02/20/the-maine-attraction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-maine-attraction

By : Antonios Yemenaris Milano! The Italian city that people either love or hate. After a recent visit, I am still stuck somewhere in between. Yet, nobody can deny that there is something so spe...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/02/17/milan-the-modern-face-of-italy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=milan-the-modern-face-of-italy

By : Jennifer Sizeland Travellers go misty-eyed at the very idea of trekking in Nepal, and it’s easy to see why – the country is home to many jaw-droppingly beautiful mountains, including the...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/02/11/how-to-be-an-ethical-trekker-in-nepal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-be-an-ethical-trekker-in-nepal

By: Luke Netzley “We are coming up on Khao San Road. It’s a crazy street. There are a lot of tourists there. It’s very busy.” Raindrops started to form on the window as the car rolled slo...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/02/10/the-faces-of-khao-san/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-faces-of-khao-san

By : Maia Hörstadius “Where do you want to go?” Gustav asked me. We sat on the floor in my brother’s house, in front of an enormous world map. I closed my eyes and put a finger down random...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2020/01/17/over-the-sea-into-the-mountains-crossing-the-caucasus-by-horse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=over-the-sea-into-the-mountains-crossing-the-caucasus-by-horse

By: Varsha Patel When you think of France, your mind probably immediately goes to the classics: Paris, Nice, Lyon. In fact, when it comes to city breaks generally, people are probably using SkySc...

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By: Sara Santos Learning a new language is intimidating enough, but trying to learn enough words to guide yourself around a foreign city in anticipation of a long-planned trip, can be downright s...

https://www.thecultureist.com/2019/12/14/five-apps-to-help-you-begin-to-learn-a-new-language/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-apps-to-help-you-begin-to-learn-a-new-language