7 Reasons Why the World is Best Explored on Foot

7 Reasons Why the World is Best Explored on Foot

We travel the world for pleasure, business or to meet family and friends, and mostly, we let ourselves be transported by planes, trains, cars and whatever means are appropriate. But, if we stop for a moment and think about the origin of the word ‘travel’ we will realize that we often neglect the most natural means of transport – our feet. read more

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8 common misconceptions about feminism

8 common misconceptions about feminism

Feminism, this word has a unique meaning for everyone. For some, feminism means the end of traditional masculinity, for others it heralds a new era of freedom, acceptance and progress. For some it is reminiscent of women who hate men or even people who fight for female domination of the world and ultimately for the extinction of men. read more

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7 Tips For Venice, Italy on Miles and Points

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7 Tips For Venice, Italy on Miles and Points

Venice is a short hop from Milan on the east coast and is one of the most unique cities I’ve ever seen. However interesting you can imagine Venice to be, it’s actually that interesting. Not a let down destination at all. I mean, take a very old Italian city on an island where canals are used like streets. People’s front doors go to boats. And it has the grandeur of other Italian cities, plazas and churches. read more

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7 tips and tricks on how to raise a bilingual baby

7 tips and tricks on how to raise a bilingual baby

It’s a common fact that most of the world is able to speak more than one language. As parents, we should recognize that in today’s world, you’re better off being bilingual/multilingual. Children who develop the ability to speak more than one language see significant benefits socially and mentally. read more

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7 Tricks to Make Real Chinese Food at Home

7 Tricks to Make Real Chinese Food at Home

Before I lived in China, I always assumed the Chinese food I ate in restaurants in America was authentic. In case you are wondering, it is not the same. While there are a few dishes on the menus of Chinese restaurants in America that you will also find in China, the differences are astronomical.

It is not to say that the things we have grown to love in Chinese restaurants here in America are not good. But the things we are missing out on that are traditional Chinese dishes are also incredible. read more

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7 Reasons Bentonville, Arkansas Is An Art Lover’s Dream Destination

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7 Reasons Bentonville, Arkansas Is An Art Lover’s Dream Destination

Bentonville, Arkansas, located in the northwest corner of the state, is an art lover’s dream destination. Bentonville has something for everyone, with a thriving arts community and plenty of things to do and see.

Last fall, when my husband and I were planning to travel between Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and Pawhuska, Oklahoma, I looked on the map for a place between the two to spend the night. I had always wanted to visit the Walmart Museum, so I decided Bentonville would be our stop. read more

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6 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Travel Photos

6 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Travel Photos

Here’s a secret: I am actually a really bad photographer. Despite years of traveling with a professional camera, I still barely know how to use it. My photographer friends who’ve traveled with me know this, and I often end up asking them stupid questions, like how do I zoom in (yes, I really asked that once) or where the manual focus setting is. What I’m saying is, you don’t need to be a tech whiz or master of photography to take decent photos. Here are 6 simple hacks to instantly improve your travel photos, even without a camera! read more

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7 of the best Eat Play Love Travel posts from 2018

Gan Gan Lookout, Port Stephens, New South Wales

7 of the best Eat Play Love Travel posts from 2018

2018. It’s the year Donald Trump solved all the world’s problems and the Honey Badger had us screaming at the TV for choosing no-one. We had a royal wedding and Australia officially became the coup capital of the world ousting a fifth prime minister in 10 years.

Personally, I’ll mark 2018 up as a year of all-round debauchery. I celebrated my 30 th birthday with an epic festival of fun – there was the boat party, winery lunch and not one but two birthday dinners. read more

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7 Must-See Cities in Mexico

7 Must-See Cities in Mexico

Everyone knows about Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, and Puerto Vallarta, but those are not the only places to visit in Mexico — in fact those places give a very watered down impression of Mexico. A hazard when a destination becomes a tourist hotspot.

So, where should you travel in Mexico to a) avoid the crazy tourist hotspots and b) experience the real Mexico? Here are seven places you should visit, in no particular order. read more

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7 Tips for Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland

7 Tips for Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland

Witnessing the northern lights is purely a magical experience, that you’ll remember with fondness for life! But what no one tells you, is that it’s very unpredictable and difficult to plan a trip around seeing the illustrious aurora borealis. But with some effort, planning, and a bit of luck, you can increase your chances of witnessing this beautiful phenomena. Here are 7 big tips for seeing the northern lights in Iceland. read more

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