Inside the gorgeous palatial-style Vienna State Opera in Vienna, Austria
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Travel Tip #17: Keep digital copies of your passport + credit cards in your email and/or on your phone.
In today's day and age, what can't our mobile phones (read: smart phones) do? Time to add one more convenience to the list--instead of carrying paper copies of your passport everywhere (or your actual passport), keep digital copies of the entire booklet in your email,...
[Interview] Education Entrepreneur Paula Laurel Dara Jackson, Founder of Kiddify, A Travel Sharing Platform for Children by Children
All children are born with a great deal of curiosity and talent but not all for them have opportunities to nourish them. KIDDIFY -- Meet Dr. Paula Laurel Dara Jackson, a global nomad who understood the transformative power of travel at a very young age, thanks to her...
Sunday Snapshot: Istanbul, Turkey
The juxtaposition of Islamic calligraphy and the crucifix inside the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey is an experience in itself and yet another example of Turkey’s tolerance of other faiths.
[Interview] Social Entrepreneur Julia Kastner, Founder of Eva & Paul, A Socially-Conscious Premium Organic Denim Brand for Women
Meet Julia Kastner, founder of Eva & Paul, a socially-conscious, premium organic denim line for women, focusing on the perfect sizing and boosting sustainability, while supporting local farmers and artisans in rural India. While traveling in Mexico as a Kiva...
Sunday Snapshot: Berlin, Germany
The historical Brandenburg Gate in Berlin serves as a symbol of both Germany's tumultuous past and European unity and peace.
Travel Chats on Twitter
Travel chats on Twitter are a great way to meet likeminded people, share ideas for destinations, and get inspired to book your next flight! Not to mention, they're also very entertaining! Here's a roundup of my favorite travel chats on Twitter: MONDAY #GirlsTravel...
Sunday Snapshot: Moscow, Russia
St. Basil's Cathedral, built between 1555 and 1561 by Ivan the Terrible is an architectural gem in Moscow, Russia that is rumored to have cost the architect his eyes to avoid the creation of a rival masterpiece.
Sunday Snapshot: Lisbon, Portugal
The quaint labyrinthine alleyways of Lisbon, Portugal, lined with cafes, shops, and residences.
Sunday Snapshot: Chicago, USA
The Bean in Millennium Park illuminated in all its glory on a cold wintry night in Chicago, USA.
[Awards] Nominations + More About Me + Inspiring Websites IV
Honored to be nominated for my first Versatile Blogger Award. Great news to wake up to! Thank you so much, TheTravelLuster! You're an inspiration yourself! 5 random things about me: 1) I dislike using travel guidebooks because they're extremely impersonal, and more...
Travel Tip #16: Know the difference between government-issued travel warnings and travel alerts.
The U.S. State Department comes out with a slew of travel advisories, but before you completely change your plans, it's important to know the difference between travel warnings and travel alerts. The advisory notes are often determined through a variety of sources in...