Tips For Learning A (Very) Foreign Language

This post is by Jessica Tiare Bowen, one of our contributors. I’ve always been attracted to the idea of speaking a foreign language: the mystery, the intrigue, not to mention the romance. Unfortunately, the reality always consisted of much less appealing learning methods like long classes, repetitive flashcards,  and difficult conjugations. That is until I met

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How to Keep the Feeling of Travel Lust

(article from Megan’s Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) Whether we want to admit it or not, romance is often on our minds when we travel, especially during your carefree 20-something years. Even wandering along a dirt road or a crowded street seems more exciting because it is “foreign” and unknown. But let’s face it, we

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Three Cities Well Worth A One-Way Ticket

(article from Megan’s Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) I’m going to take a guess and say that almost every 20-something has considered buying a one-way ticket and flying across the globe. There’s something romantic about the idea of dropping everything and living a different life for however long you decide. Whether it’s our stab at curing

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Travel Photographer Stephen Govel

This post is by David VanArsdale, one of our contributors. One of the frustrations of traveling is trying to explain your experience when you return home. It can seem like a hopeless task. Which is why Iʼm envious of our current artist of the week, photographer Stephen Govel. All he has to do is show

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Modern Boho: All Paths Lead to Travel

(article from Megan’s Travel Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) A lot of doors have opened and closed for me in the past two years bringing me to what I would now describe as a pre-quarter life crisis. It all started a week after I graduated from college when I decided to pack up my life and

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How I Spiced Up My Staycation in the Country

(article from Megan’s Travel Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) A few weekends ago I decided to take one last weekend trip before heading south for the summer. A friend of mine was invited to stay at his friend’s house upstate in Lake Huntington so I decided to tag along. I figured most city dwellers would

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Love and Travel Intertwined

I recently read an article about a honeymoon gone awry. Two newlyweds began a three month honeymoon/backpacking trip through South America and after only a few weeks into their trip, they decided to travel separately. Although they had been together for four years before tying the knot, it had only taken a few weeks in

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How to Ride a Camel and Look Like a Pro

I never imagined that I would be giving camel riding tips anytime soon, but after my trip to Egypt, I realized that it’s not as easy as it looks.  Yes, once your on the camel, it’s generally smooth sailing, but getting on and off can prove quite challenging. Approach your Camel with Caution: Although camels

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Why Everyone Should Use Their Vacation Days

I’m not sure if I’ll ever understand why America disregards the mental and emotional benefits of vacations. Unlike many European countries where workers receive up to eight weeks mandatory vacation, Americans average at about two weeks (and that’s if you’re lucky). Dreaming up my next foreign adventure has kept me up many nights wondering why

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How to Make Friends at your Hostel

Traveling alone can be a bit intimidating, especially if you don’t know anyone in the city where you are visiting.  Even if you have your whole trip itinerary planned out, it’s good to arrive at your hostel with an open mind. There are so many benefits to meeting travelers during your trip. It’s not only

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