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An open letter to the cities of the world
Dear cities of the world, Thank you for being there when we need you the most. Thank you for allowing us to sprawl across your parks in the heat of the afternoon and for lending us an ear and a coffee...
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6 ways to satisfy your wanderlust without leaving home
When the itch for travel becomes so strong that booking a trip is all you can think (and talk) about, but you can’t actually go anywhere, it can be easy to go into a wanderlust stress spiral. But you...
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5 ways travel makes you smarter
Travel is a fun escape but it’s not all about getting out of work mode and taking time away from routine. Travel has many benefits that go far beyond helping you relax, and one of those benefits is...
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How do you say? 16 untranslatable words from other languages
English is a wonderful language. In its nearly one million words there are endless subtle gradations of meaning, folded up tight like origami. Surprising synapses fire between leftover Latin suffixes,...
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Dear Delhi: A photographer’s love letter
Dear Delhi, We want to see you through the eyes of a local. We want to discover the people who make your city what it is, explore the corners that most travellers miss, and get a taste for life in a...
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9 reasons why solo travel is awesome
Solo travel is awesome. It’s terrifying. It’s refreshing. It’s exhilarating. It’s the best thing you can do for yourself. The great thing about solo travel is that it doesn’t have to mean taking off on...
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Do your memories of a trip change over time?
The more I travel, the more I get asked where’s my favourite destination. I usually say that I don’t know, that choosing would be like picking your favourite child — each place (or kid) too different...
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Ramadan celebrations in Istanbul
In honour of Ramadan (falling this year from June 6 to July 5), we asked our guides around the globe how they celebrate the holy month in their home. Here’s what Jen, our guide on the ground in...
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A taste of Persian hospitality at Ramadan
I was so hungry, but I was determined to persevere. It was the first days of Ramadan and I was working in Iran for a few weeks. The timing didn’t seem ideal, but when a trip to Iran comes up, one does...
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A Ramadan welcome in Eastern Turkey
Come in, come in! A young lady called us from her doorstep. I didn’t understand her language, but I could see her hands, pointing towards the gate, furling and unfurling with the international gesture...
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Romania: A country rediscovering its identity
I found myself in Romania by pure serendipity. As I was looking for people to host me in Europe for my couchsurfing trip around the world, it just so happened that quite a few offered me hospitality in...
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How to fall in love with humanity again
Photo courtesy of Celinne Da Costa We find ourselves at a time where there are a lot of atrocities taking place. As the influence of technology and social media over our lives exponentially grows, it’s...
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40+ things locals say you should know about their cities when you visit
There are some basic rules that follow travellers around wherever they go: watch out for pickpockets in tourist zones; negotiate a taxi rate before you get in the cab; when in doubt, don’t drink the...
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Why you should talk to strangers when you’re abroad
When I was growing up, my mother used to tell me that life is like a train: it runs its course, it makes many stops, and while some people hop in and out, others stay for the ride. I fondly think of...
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6 ways to satisfy your wanderlust without leaving home
When the itch for travel becomes so strong that booking a trip is all you can think (and talk) about, but you can’t actually go anywhere, it can be easy to go into a wanderlust stress spiral. But you...
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How do you say? 16 untranslatable words from other languages
English is a wonderful language. In its nearly one million words there are endless subtle gradations of meaning, folded up tight like origami. Surprising synapses fire between leftover Latin suffixes,...
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5 reasons why tours are a great way to discover a city
We live in an age where the idea of “learning” has become a bit misconstrued. We bumble in our pockets, pull out our devices, and consult the all-knowing gods of the Internet to settle matters both...
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9 reasons why solo travel is awesome
Solo travel is awesome. It’s terrifying. It’s refreshing. It’s exhilarating. It’s the best thing you can do for yourself. The great thing about solo travel is that it doesn’t have to mean taking off on...
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How to fall in love with humanity again
Photo courtesy of Celinne Da Costa We find ourselves at a time where there are a lot of atrocities taking place. As the influence of technology and social media over our lives exponentially grows, it’s...
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Why you should talk to strangers when you’re abroad
When I was growing up, my mother used to tell me that life is like a train: it runs its course, it makes many stops, and while some people hop in and out, others stay for the ride. I fondly think of...
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