Posts Tagged ‘cultural immersion’
Traveler’s Guide To Cultural Immersion
Too many times when people travel they only skim the surface of their destination. They may check out some sites listed in their guidebook, snap some photos of interesting buildings and eat at a few recommended restaurants, but what about what’s deeper? To help you really sink your teeth into a country and get a…Read more...
Can You Slow Travel On A Short Trip?
I’m an avid fan of slow travel, travel speak for, well, traveling slowly. I’d much rather stay in one destination for a long period of time and really get to know the place and its people, than change locations every other day and “see more.” Sure, you may be physically viewing more, but in my…Read more...
Notes On Transformative Travel And The Importance Of Being Present
While to some travel is simply a chance to get away and take a vacation, others look at it as an opportunity to have a life-changing experiences. Travel is a powerful thing. When we put ourselves in new situations, take ourselves out of our comfort zones and immerse ourselves in new cultures amazing things can…Read more...
Why I Don’t Know (Or Care) How Many Countries I’ve Been To
As someone who’s on the road at least once per month, I’m often asked how many cities I’ve been to. “I have no idea,” is my response. “Well, how many countries then?” “Not a clue.” “Aren’t you at all curious how many places you’ve been to?” Not really. Obviously I could sit down and map…Read more...
A Foreigner In A Foreign Land
“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign” – Robert Louis Stevenson This is a great travel quote, and one that greatly reflects the issue I have with many travelers. Why do people, when visiting other cities and countries, think the destination should change itself to cater to them? It’s…Read more...
10 Important Phrases To Know Before Going To Ghana, Africa
Learning a foreign language can be difficult. And, for people traveling to Ghana, Africa for only a short amount of time, trying to become fluent in Twi, the principal native language of the country, may be a bit farfetched. However, learning some important phrases before you go can help prepare you for a more comfortable experience. Ghana Travel: Language Learning…Read more...
Why You Should Study Abroad
It’s already been almost 4 years since I studied abroad, and I still look at it as one of the top 3 most enriching experiences I’ve had in my life. Whenever I meet people who are still in college, my first question, even before “What is your major?” is “Are you going to studying abroad?”.…Read more...
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