Backpacking China is probably not at the top of your bucketlist for 2016, but it should be. Unfortunately, this fascinating country seems to be getting a bad wrap these days. Especially in my neck of the woods. Flip on the news and all you hear about is how Mainland Chinese buyers are driving up the cost of our housing. And…
“A kiss is a secret told to the mouth instead of the ear; kisses are the messengers of love and tenderness.” From Ingrid Bergman’s lips to Humphrey Bogart’s ears, there are still those of us wandering the earth seeking that epic love. As a bonafide cupid kid and unabashed, hopeless romantic, one of the toughest parts of the year (for…
Experiencing new cultures or culture shock is par for the course when you’re traveling abroad. The idea of immersing ourselves in a culture vastly different than our own is intoxicating, but what at first feels like an adventure can quickly transform into an experience that causes us discomfort, uncertainty and even fear. There aren’t too many places or cultures that…