In a report, carried out by the website Bundle, that analyzes what cities spend the most money on coffee, Chicago, time and time again, undoubtedly tops the charts, bagging the title of America's most caffeinated city. And that brings me to the point that if people...
As mentioned above, I can only speak for U.S. passports and am not sure what the protocol is for other countries. But if you're a U.S. passport holder and find yourself out of visa space while abroad, just head to the nearest Consulate or Embassy and have them insert...
![[Guest Post] Debunked! Top 15 Myths About Egypt](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_5435.jpg)
After living in Egypt for four years, JoAnna of For the Intolerants has compiled quite the list of ridiculous remarks she's heard about the country. Read on to see her debunk the top 15 myths about Egypt... 1) All Egyptians are Muslims. While the majority of Egyptians...
![[Interview] Malte Zeeck, Founder of Internations, the World’s Largest Community of Expats](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/internations.png)
Mustering up the courage to step outside your comfort zone is the first step in moving to a completely foreign and unfamiliar country and becoming an expatriate. Once you're at your home away home, the second hardest step is building a network and meeting like-minded...
![[Infographic] Educating Girls is Smart, For All of Us](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/educating-girls-is-smart-for-all-of-us.jpg)
Regardless of what your stance is on gender equality, investing in the futures of girls and women is just good business. Some food for thought in honor of post-International Women's Day...
If you insist on using black as the color for your bags (Hey, I do it too! It's super chic!), opt for bright luggage tags that will stand out in the sea of black suitcases on the carousel. It'll be easy to identify, even from a distance. Another problem with having so...
![[Awards] Nominations + More About Me + Inspiring Websites III](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/inspiring-blog-award.png)
What an honor to be nominated twice in the same week for a blogger award. This time it's the Inspiring Blog Award by Inspiration Sandwich. Thank you very much! 🙂 5 random things about me: 1) I'm on a mission to visit all the Buddha Bar restaurants/lounges in the...
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Nomination: Firstly, I'd like to thank the dear TravellerSoul76 for the gracious nomination. Very honored. Blogger awards really are a great way to show appreciation and a great way to affirm that we must be doing something right in the blogosphere. This is my third...
For a list of travel quotes: 60+ Inspiring Travel Quotes
Paris is always a good idea. My dearest Audrey Hepburn, how right you are. Paris is fabulous in any season, but spring shows it in its best light, in my humble opinion. Even Frank Sinatra dedicated a whole song to the charm and intoxication of Paris in the springtime....
I have found carrying extra passport photos to be extremely useful while abroad, especially for expat-related activities like getting a local SIM card for my phone, acquiring visas, renting flats, registering with local offices, etc. Believe me, I'm less than thrilled...
As daylight retreats into the shadows of the night, gorgeous shades of pink, orange, yellow, and red set the California sky ablaze, offering a few golden moments to stop, reflect, and appreciate everything we have in life. The vibrant hues that pierce through the...