[Updated December 1, 2020] Everyone knows that we're passionate about ecotourism and nature conservation. But unless you’re a long-time reader, you might not know that our family is Keep Reading
The Norse Gods: An Intro to Viking Mythology & Key Sites in Norway
There aren't many archeological relics that remain from the Viking era, and very few recorded documents on Viking mythology due to it being an oral culture. So ship burial sites, unearthed rune Keep Reading
The Culture of Myanmar: History & Traditions of Myanmar People
Travelers who visit Myanmar are sure to be immediately struck by the richness of the country's culture. The culture of Myanmar can be both seen– thanks to the plethora of beautiful pagodas Keep Reading
The Best Mardi Gras Balls, Parades & Parties (An Insider’s Guide)
Over the next few weeks, thousands of revelers will head to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the biggest and best carnival celebration in the United States. From Mardi Gras balls and parties to lively Keep Reading
40 Ways to Celebrate New Year Traditions Around the World
[Updated 12/16/2019] Did you know that more people celebrate New Years around the world than any other holiday? But, of course, that doesn’t mean that we all celebrate it in the same way. How Keep Reading
The History & Names for Santa Claus Around The World (with 50 fun facts!)
Like most kids who grew up in the US, I became fascinated with Santa Claus from a very early age. From his fuzzy red suit and his long white hair and beard to the reindeer who pulled his sleigh, this Keep Reading
40 Fun Facts About Thanksgiving Traditions Around The World
Next to Christmas, Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday, as it was one of the few times of year my entire extended family (25+ aunts, uncles and cousins) got together in the spirit of Keep Reading
Hawaiian Mythology (intro to Hawaiian Gods, Goddesses and Legends)
Author Joseph Campbell once said, “Myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human cultural manifestation.” There are few places in the modern Keep Reading
The 16 Best Mayan Ruins to Explore
Having spent several years working on permaculture gardening projects in Latin America, I've had the pleasure of visiting many of the region's best Mayan ruins. It's amazing when you consider the fact Keep Reading
Embracing the Culture of the Maasai People in Tanzania
I've never been so happy to depart a destination as I was the day we left Tanzania's Lake Natron to visit the Maasai people in a traditional village. Wrecked by a stomach virus, relentless heat, Keep Reading
New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Indians (A Photo Essay)
The iconic Mardi Gras Indians are as inexorably linked to the annual New Orleans carnival celebration as beads, boobs and booze. But beyond their sensational suits laced with gorgeous gems, Keep Reading
Treme, New Orleans (How Congo Square Was The Birthplace of American Culture)
Congo Square is quiet now. Traffic forms a dull drone in the distance. A lone percussionist taps out ancient tribal rhythms on a two-headed hand drum. An air compressor used in Rampart Street road Keep Reading
10 Steps To Bhutan Happiness: A Nature Lover’s Travel Guide
One of the world's smallest countries (14,824 sq miles), Bhutan is in the eastern Himalayas, bordered by China to the north and India to the South. In Bhutan happiness is considered more important Keep Reading
How to Experience Traditional Mongolian Culture
Part of what makes Mongolian Culture so fascinating is the fact that opportunities to explore it are not handed to you on a silver platter. If you want to have an authentic travel experience in Keep Reading
Dub Music: The History & Evolution of Dub (Plus Top 10 Dub Albums)
If you love the modern sounds of hip-hop, house, dubstep, trip-hop, acid jazz, or techno, you can thank the Jamaican music pioneers of dub music (a.k.a. dub reggae). Long before current music icons Keep Reading
The History of Chocolate: How Chocolate is Made
There is something magical about chocolate. Nearly all of us grow up adoring it, and we continue to adore it as adults. In fact, our love for chocolate generally only strengthens with time. Oddly, Keep Reading
