
One of the most common questions I receive as a full-time traveler is: “How can you afford to travel?” Except, usually, the question is phrased a little differently…
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One of the most common questions I receive as a full-time traveler is: “How can you afford to travel?” Except, usually, the question is phrased a little differently…
Read moreWhen you’re traveling, you want to capture photos to make your memories last. Perhaps, though, you don’t want all of your photos to look the same, with the same basic poses, subjects, and cheesy faces. You want to capture how each trip location truly made you feel on a new level. To make accomplishing this simpler, here are 15 creative, easy travel photography tips for beginners.
Read more“Aloha!” said the flight attendant as I hastily exited from the plane in January. “Be sure you have all of your belongings, and please wear your mask through the airport to baggage claim.”
Read moreSo, you’re hoping to trade your cold winter for a tropical, beach-y vacation in Maui, Hawaii, but you don’t know what to pack. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “Will it be hot enough for shorts and tank tops?” Or, “will it be too chilly?”
Read moreCultural competence is a relatively new concept. Many academic fields, universities, non-profits and corporations tout the term, but what does it even mean? What is cultural competence?
Read moreOne of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, by far, “what camera do you use?” So, I’ve finally compiled a complete list with all of my favorite camera gear for travel.
Read moreAre you planning a trip to Maui, Hawaii, and wanting to document it through long-lasting photos? After all, they do say that a picture is word a thousand words. Here are the top 27 Maui Instagram spots where you can take beautiful, tropical and iconic photos during your stay.
Read moreBetween reservations, gift searching, Hallmark card reading and jewelry shopping, Valentine’s Days are hard to plan for — especially if you’re wanting a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway in 2021.
Luckily, you probably want your romantic getaway to be secluded, which accounts for COVID-19 social distancing, but you may still be hesitant to stay at overnight somewhere.
So, here’s a completely COVID-safe Valentine’s Day “getaway” itinerary for you.
Read moreOver the past decade, we have seen the conversation of culture, cultural competence and cultural diversity grow exponentially. However, between experiences of cultural injustice, cultural appropriation and redefining patriotism, discussing the benefits of cultural competence has somehow begun to trigger feelings of a burden rather than of excitement or appreciation.
Before you roll your eyes and completely dismiss the idea of becoming culturally competent, know that there are, in fact, personal reasons to become culturally competent.
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