Travel Longer, Cheaper and Better: Hostels for Beginners
What comes to mind when you hear the world “hostel?” A gaggle of 20-somethings on a weeklong bender? Smelly hippie-types barefoot hiking around the world? A movie series...
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Celebrating the Holidays between Hemispheres
Madrid, Spain / Melbourne, Australia It’s that time of year. Wherever you look, across the globe, something is in the air. Maybe it’s the lights that brighten our...
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Gifts for the Savvy Traveler
If you’ve got someone whose bucket list and Instagram feed is the envy of friends and family, this gift guide is for you. From airport comfort and packing...
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History and Hebrew in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel I feel fortunate to have had a multicultural upbringing, not only at home but also in my community. Believe it or not, growing up as...
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From Novice to Speaker: My Vietnamese Journey
It’s another typical family dinner. I am sitting around a table of at least 10. Everyone is laughing, shouting, and exchanging jokes and stories over delicious food. But...
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My Trip to Mexico City: Spain vs. Latin American Spanish
Ciudad de México I was born in Spain but raised in Miami, so I’ve always felt equal parts Spanish and Latina. I often felt I couldn’t distinguish which...
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Words Beyond Translation: Ojalá
Cusco, Peru How often does what we desperately wish for come true? Ojalá has always been one of my favorite Spanish words, perhaps precisely for the magic and...
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The 9 Biggest, Boldest Mardi Gras Celebrations Around the World
When you think Mardi Gras, you probably conjure a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, outrageous costumes, and hear the raucous din of parades. While excess is the name of...
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Words Beyond Translation: Waldeinsamkeit
Colorado, United States I recently came to learn of a German word that perfectly captures one’s deep and intimate connection with nature. Waldeinsamkeit roughly translates to “the feeling...
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