No one ever said, “I wish I would have packed heavier.” But we often think, “I could have packed better.” Here are some tips, tricks, and insights that might help you pack smarter for our avventura in Italia!
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Through My Father’s Eyes
He took that moment to remind me that beauty and miracles are everywhere…but sometimes you just have to change your perspective so you can know where to look.
Filipino Roots and Bamboo Poles: Celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is a month full of celebrations of that honor communities of all kinds:May Day ( a.k.a., International Workers Day or Labour Day) | May 1Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be with You!) | May 4Teacher Appreciation Week | First full week of May, USNational Nurses Day | May 6, USEurope Day | May 9Mother’sContinueContinue reading “Filipino Roots and Bamboo Poles: Celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month”
World Health Day: A Chance to Get It Right
You probably know that April 7 is World Health Day (#WorldHealthDay), but did you know that this awareness day was started by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been celebrated annually since 1950? Each year, the WHO aims to bring worldwide attention to a particular theme, and this year, it’s “Building a fairer, healthierContinueContinue reading “World Health Day: A Chance to Get It Right”
For Love of Country—Then, Today, Always
Believe it or not, I was supposed to be in Washington, DC today. Several months ago, Sarah Murdoch—founder of The Guide Collective—and I had bought our tickets to Washington, DC, filled with grand intentions. Because we couldn’t travel internationally, we wanted to explore different parts of the United States (even earlier in 2020, we hadContinueContinue reading “For Love of Country—Then, Today, Always”
Happy New Year and Journey Well!
I hopped out of the car to film the scene: waves rolling towards the shore, some guys throwing a football, socially distanced groups of friends spending quality time together, and the golden orb in the sky shining like a comforting beacon watching over all of us. No matter what each of us was doing, we were all going to witness the end of the wonderful first day of 2021.
Talk to Me, Goose: Learning Languages and Bridging Cultures in Your Travels
Parlez-vous français? ¿Habla español? Ξερεις να μιλας ελληνικα? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Parla italiano?An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? Знаеш ли български език? Fince konuşuyor musun? Sen Türkçe konuşmayı biliyor musun?If that paragraph leaves you wanting to say, “That’s all Greek to me,” don’t worry—you’re not alone. The European Union is (currently) comprised of 27 countries: all ofContinueContinue reading “Talk to Me, Goose: Learning Languages and Bridging Cultures in Your Travels”
Money, Money, Money
Call to Action: Hi everyone! I need your help. I’m putting together an article about slang terms for money around the world for an online travel magazine. For example, in the USA, we might say “cash”, “bucks”, “flow”, “Benjamins”, “bank”, or “dough”. Particularly if you live in another country (although I am deeply curious aboutContinueContinue reading “Money, Money, Money”
Santorini: Between the Sea and the Cosmos
Traditionally known in Greek as Thira (or Thera in Classic Greek), this island, which is part of a caldera born from a massive volcanic eruption 3600 years ago, didn’t get its more commonly known of Santorini until about eight centuries ago. Born from a volcanic eruption, Santorini sits atop a Mediterranean caldera, between sky andContinueContinue reading “Santorini: Between the Sea and the Cosmos”
The Allure of the Ligurian Sea
The Ligurian Sea—the liquid azure arm of the Mediterranean caressing the northwestern rocky coastline of bella Italia. Its reach extends from the French/Italian border southeastward towards La Spezia, Pisa, and Livorno and forms a triangle to the northern tip of Corsica. The Torre Aurora stands watch over the azure waters of the Ligurian Sea. JustContinueContinue reading “The Allure of the Ligurian Sea”
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