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[Guest Post] They Fed Us, Yet They Had Nothing

[Guest Post] They Fed Us, Yet They Had Nothing

“They fed me, yet they had nothing.” In the 1960s, Hippies arriving via the famous overland route from Europe across Southwestern Asia and into the countries of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and eventually Southern India transformed this former Portuguese...

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Photo Essay: The Himalayan Town of Leh, India

Photo Essay: The Himalayan Town of Leh, India

Julley! LEH, a gorgeous historical Himalayan town in northern India, is one of the most spectacular destinations I've had the good fortune of visiting. If I had to bestow the title of heaven on earth to a place, Leh would certainly be a STRONG contender. And if it...

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Photo Essay: A Winter Wonderland in Leavenworth, Washington

Photo Essay: A Winter Wonderland in Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth, Washington (Cascade Mountains) Close your eyes. Imagine an old quaint Bavarian-themed village nestled in the Cascade Mountains in Washington. Open your eyes. You'll find yourself in Leavenworth -- a tiny enchanting town of less than 2,000 people located...

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The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Sevierville, Tennessee

The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Sevierville, Tennessee

A new year. A new series. I'm introducing EAT, PLAY, STAY this year as an ongoing series that highlights destinations around the world and offers my itinerary for the trip, giving you information on where and what to eat, where to play and what to see/do, and where to...

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The Health Benefits of Travel

The Health Benefits of Travel

Why do we travel? Well, I could give you a 100 reasons to travel, but I'll stick to one big reason for this post -- it's good for your health. Yup, there are now studies that prove a myriad of health benefits that are associated with traveling. If you think about it...

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[Infographic] December 1: World AIDS Day

[Infographic] December 1: World AIDS Day

December 1 is World AIDS Day. Countries have a clear choice for their AIDS response. Keep things as they are: Without scale-up, the AIDS epidemic will continue to outrun the response, increasing the long-term need for HIV treatment and increasing future costs. Take...

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2014 Holiday Gift Guide: 25 Ideas for Millennial Travelers

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: 25 Ideas for Millennial Travelers

Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday spirit and festive mood. It’s finally time to start thinking about...

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Brewing in the Big Smoke: 3 Favorite Coffee Shops in London

Brewing in the Big Smoke: 3 Favorite Coffee Shops in London

The Brits have masterfully perfected the art of tea, weaving it into the daily cultural fabric of British society and establishing it as an iconic cultural institution. In recent years, thanks to its diverse demographics, serious coffee culture has surged in London,...

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5 Ways to Celebrate Autumn (the BEST season of the year!)

5 Ways to Celebrate Autumn (the BEST season of the year!)

It's autumn! FINALLY. Summer is my least favorite part of the year (yes, you heard that correctly!) and I'm SO happy to bid adieu to the scorching temperatures and beach vacations (good riddance!) and move onto pumpkin lattes and cool breezes. I absolutely LOVE fall...

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