Here are all the articles written about culture and heritage travel, solo travel tips, and how to travel authentically and discover unique world cultures.
Learning about history is one of the best ways to familiarize yourself with a country you’re planning to visit. If you’re wondering about Bastille Day in Paris, then you’re in for one of the most significant celebrations in the country. Taking place every year on July 14th, Bastille Day (also known as Le 14 Juillet)…
Off the southern coast of South Korea lies Jeju, a volcanic island celebrated for its ties to Korea’s seafood and fishing culture. But before there were industrial-sized boats and 100-men fishing crews, there were the Haenyeo divers. The Haenyeo are a group of trained women divers who hunt off the Jeju Island coast for squid,…
I see you, good traveler. Sustainable tourism is only effective if there are sustainable tourists, and you are doing the most. Traveling by public transportation. Getting on the slow travel bandwagon. Travelers like us care about the people and places we visit, and have good intentions when we travel. Still, there is some bad news….
In 2000, a stunning little corner of the world made an appearance on the international stage. The Beach, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, also showed Maya Bay, a scenic spot in the southeast corner of Thailand. In eighteen short years after the movie’s release, Maya Bay closed to the public, citing irreparable damage due to overtourism. On…
Overtourism is a buzzword circling the travel industry and seems to be on everyone’s lips this year. With the rise of social media and the ease of COVID-era restrictions, tourists are now flooding the world’s most popular destinations. Places that were tourist hotspots before 2021 now face unsafe conditions and residential complaints due to crowding….
Most travelers make the mistake of booking a trip to Italy during the summer and end up filling their itinerary with long lines and surging costs. What’s so great about the high season, anyway? Aside from inflated costs and too many crowds, you miss the greatest Italian cultural experience of all: the harvest sagre. A…
Overtourism, the phenomenon of too many visitors flooding popular destinations, has become one of the most pressing issues in modern travel. While it may seem like the more people that visit a destination, the better for its economy, the reality is more complicated. The rise of social media, budget airlines, and the ease of global…
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is an exhilarating manifestation of buoyant vitality, throbbing soundtracks and deep cultural roots. Every year, thousands of visitors fly into the epicenter of the fun, Port of Spain, where Trinidad Carnival 2026 will kick off with a display of costumery, music, and dance. Carnival is a celebration most associated with the…
Bachelorette parties are a celebration of love and friendship—a time when all of your closest friends can connect and party. The feat of getting a group of employed adults in the same room at the same time is a pretty big deal all on its own! Unique bachelorette destinations are on the rise, because let’s…
France is one of the most visited countries in the world, and while many tourists flock to Paris, the French Riviera, and Provence, those looking for a quieter alternative with an authentic French feel should head to Alsace France. On the border of France and Germany, the Alsace region is one of the most enchanting…
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