While some may consider a “vacation”, a week of relaxing and sun tanning on a beach, for the person who loves heights- the only real way to travel is to see everything from above, way up above. Over the rainforests of Costa Rica, past the plains of the Serengeti, if you’re looking for breathtaking beauty [...]
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The Culture
In my opinion, global culture is one of the most important things to experience when traveling. It was so different everywhere I went; to see how people from around the world live their lives is an experience I’ll never forget. Some cultural experiences made me nervous, some excited, and some awed. All of them, however, left a deep impression on me; culture is one of the foremost reasons why I like traveling so much.
Cultural activities also give you a chance to interact with people from around the world and participate in their daily lives. Festivals, costumes, celebrations, trends, fashion, and more - the culture of a land is comprised of so many things, it’s hard to define - here I’ll expound on some experiences from around the globe. Hopefully I’ll help you get a feel for what specific cultures are like, though remember, these recounts do not give each culture even a tenth of their true worth. Culture is such an all-encompassing, ever-changing thing that it is almost impossible to cover all parts in a book, much less a few paragraphs.
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Do you love flowers? Do you love their scent, their color and their exquisiteness? How about gardening? Well, if you have answered yes to these questions then you should enjoy those passions while traveling. As easy purchasing online concert tickets the world’s most breathtaking flower shows are easy to find with a little research on [...]
Volunteer vacations can be incredibly rewarding experiences because you have the opportunity to help people who really need it. And most of the time, you walk away feeling as though they’ve helped you. Volunteer vacations are unique and, although each one is different, they all have distinct characteristics and special moments that will remain close [...]
The night before the exchange of wedding rings, a crazy bachelor party generally takes place. When it comes to going out in style the friends of the groom-to-be can plan a wild and crazy night with the traditional bar scene, strippers, golf and steak dinner or they can get creative and give the groom-to-be the [...]
Karaoke, literally “empty orchestra” in Japanese, is a form of interactive entertainment in which participants sing along with a piece of recorded music or a video by using a microphone and following the lyrics usually provided on a screen. While traditionally associated with Japanese culture, karaoke is popular throughout the world.
Karaoke in Asia
The modern form [...]
Jewelry has been a part of many cultures since the beginning of time. In the past, decorating oneself with ornate metals and stones has been a traditional way to show signs of wealth and social dominance. Actually, one look at a Hollywood red carpet and you may find this tradition is still alive today! It [...]
Everywhere you look there are Karaoke machines. Children have toy Karaoke machines and there are CD’s with music made especially for Karaoke. It has become one of the most popular pastimes in the world, and you can can download karaoke music to your computer. Talk to anyone going to a bar, party or restaurant and [...]
Whether you are a student of history, or simply enjoy learning about different kinds and styles of art, visiting art galleries can be a fun and educational way to learn more about the world and its many cultures. In nearly any decent-sized city that you may travel to, you are sure to come across at [...]
Going to a nude beach can be a lot of fun. Contrary to what others might believe it is not about sex. A nude beach is about freedom and enjoying nature. There are some rules of proper behavior that first-time nude beach goers might not understand. Knowing what is allowed and what is not can [...]
BLAME IT ON KEROUAC
The lure of travel, and making it a career, is something that I attribute to great books. Seeing Vienna and all the city has to offer was truly inspiring, and that inspiration was heavily influenced by its writers.
The Vienna of the written word is varied, to say the least. The romanticized notion [...]
