Taking inspiration from all of the world, here are some must-try summer eats to keep you cool during the warm weather. Gazpacho Hailing from Andalucia, Spain, where the sun is always shining, gazpacho and siestas get the Andalusians through the summer. Gazpacho is a tomato-based soup that can commonly have Continue Reading
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Three cloud forests to visit
Cloud forests are unique ecosystems that are located in mostly tropical areas at high altitudes. These forests have high levels of cloud cover, precipitation, and very temperate climates. The cloud-cover leads to high levels of precipitation which is taken directly from the clouds. Cloud forests have especially high levels of Continue Reading
How to pack your bathroom into your suitcase: Tips for lightweight traveling
Traveling with toiletries in carry-on luggage can be a bit tricky. Between the size restrictions on liquids and trying to stuff all of your liquids into a small zip-lock bag, things get frustrating. Below you can find some tips for packing your bathroom into a suitcase in order to help Continue Reading
Visit these five islands before summer is over
Isla de Providencia, Colombia Colombia is a country of near-ending discovery, with both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, there are a vast amount of undiscovered islands sprawled along the seas. This includes two breathtaking islands which are actually closer to the coast of Nicaragua, Providencia and Continue Reading
3 alternative European wine destinations
Taking the road less traveled can be unnerving but it leads to discovering the unknown and is rewarding in many ways. Looking at wine with the same philosophy can lead us to discover flavors, aromas, and even history and places that are little known to the masses. Visiting obscure wine Continue Reading
3 simple refreshing summer drinks
Relaxing by the beach with a cold drink is one of the simple pleasures in life. Beat the heat this summer with these three simple drink recipes. Enjoy! El Rebujito Ingredients: Sherry wine – Manzanilla or Fino Fresh leaves of peppermint or mint Lime flavored soda Ice The refreshing Continue Reading
4 must visit summer festivals around the world
Feria de Las Flores, Medellín, Colombia In the beginning of August, head over to Medellín to celebrate the rich culture and beauty of Antioquia at the Feria de las Flores. The main event is a parade which displays the flowers that are grown in the mountain villages surrounding the city. Continue Reading
Be healthy without cutting everything out of your diet: 10 traveler’s tips to being healthy
Lately, diet trends have been to cut out entire food groups deeming some too unhealthy to incorporate into your diet at all. You only need to travel to prove that eliminating food groups from your diet is unnecessary. The proof is in hundreds and thousands of years of food habits Continue Reading
Yes, you can afford to travel
Traveling is not a luxury activity for the one percent, it is an obtainable goal at any budget. Staying in five-star hotels and rarely leaving the resort is not traveling, it’s a vacation. Traveling is about getting to know a culture and stepping outside of your comfort zone, not ordering Continue Reading
Salsa, sweat, socialize
Traveling makes for a hectic lifestyle often moving from city to city, country to country rapidly. With such a capricious lifestyle, making friends and keeping up with exercise can be difficult. The answer to both of these problems is dancing salsa. Salsa is an activity that can remain permanently in Continue Reading
