by Nicole Carlson | Dec 7, 2020 | Insider
Have you ever wanted to travel cheap, experience a new culture, and learn new career skills? Try exploring the world through the Workaway community! Workaway is an organization that connects travelers with hosts who need work done. From house-sitting to homesteading,...
by Nicole Carlson | Dec 7, 2020 | Insider, Winter 2021
I had the opportunity to interview Captain Robert Hughes about his career as an airline pilot. With over a decade of experience, Captain Hughes has visited almost every major airport in the country and currently flies for SkyWest Airlines. Here is what he had to say...
by Nicole Carlson | Dec 7, 2020 | Happenings, Winter 2021
Bookstores—places of knowledge, refuge, and tranquility. A hideout where you can wander aimlessly down aisles packed with the words of the greats. A sanctuary where you can learn about everything from the Civil War to astrophysics to the deepest human emotions. Within...
by Nicole Carlson | Dec 7, 2020 | Culture, Eats
Imagine Portugal, 1949. Your eyes dart around the marketplace, scanning the merchandise as you weave in and out of the crowds. The smell of the dust being kicked up keeps you alert; you’re on the hunt. People are shouting, haggling, arguing, advertising. This world is...
by Nicole Carlson | Dec 7, 2020 | Culture, Winter 2021
African textiles are unforgettable. Immediately recognizable, the beautiful weaves of bright colors and bold patterns capture the eye and refuse to let you go. This iconic fashion style is found across the globe and honors a wide variety of tradition and culture....
by Nicole Carlson | Dec 7, 2020 | Culture, Winter 2021
Stretching from France to Slovenia and covering 1,200 kilometers (750 miles), the Alps are a prominent foundation for European culture. Travelers today, like those of the past, are inspired by these beautiful and imposing mountains. Over the years, stories of...
by Jordan Park | Dec 7, 2020 | Features, Winter 2021
Some borders lie along physical barriers, like mountain ranges or large bodies of water, while others are solely based on treaties, purchases, and wars. These types of borders don’t always take into account the people living at the new edge of a country. Regardless of...
by Nicole Carlson | Dec 7, 2020 | Culture, Four Corners, Winter 2021
Lamb is as versatile a meat as any—whether fried, chopped, or stewed, it is the star ingredient in countless delicious recipes. One of the first animals ever domesticated, sheep have long been used for food both for their meat and their milk. Lamb meat comes from a...
by Jordan Park | Dec 7, 2020 | Features, Winter 2021
How Finland has ranked first on happiness and environmental surveys, and what other countries can learn from their culture and practices. If you want to visit the happiest place on Earth, don’t bother with Disneyland—head to Finland instead! In the past few years,...
by Jordan Park | Dec 7, 2020 | Away For A Weekend, Getaways, Winter 2021
160 rooms. 2,000 doors. 10,000 windows. 24,000 square feet. What could possibly compel a woman like Sarah Winchester to build such a massive house? Sarah’s legacy is one of absurdities and ghosts. She stood just under five feet tall yet lived in a sprawling mansion...
