Writing, Culture Carrie Mitchell Writing, Culture Carrie Mitchell

The Kids Are Alright

With roughly 1 in 4 American students having participated in a climate change protest, and the millions around the world who marched in solidarity with Swedish teen activist Greta Thurnberg recently, the kids - burdened with the mess older generations have made - are taking charge and definitely alright.

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USA, Travel Carrie Mitchell USA, Travel Carrie Mitchell

Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta

I was recently in one of my favorite places Santa Barbara for some business, some friend time, and to partake in the celebration of the City’s annual Fiesta, or “old Spanish days” that has been a tradition for 95 years.

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Writing, Travel Carrie Mitchell Writing, Travel Carrie Mitchell

Medical Tourism

Is medical tourism a thing? Turns out it is and business is booming. Looking beyond American boarders to find healthcare systems in other countries that are equally as good — if not better — than what you get at home for a fraction of the price, and countries that specialize in areas ranging from hip replacements to fertility to plastic surgery.

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Culture, mexico Carrie Mitchell Culture, mexico Carrie Mitchell

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos is one of my favorite cultural events of the year,  which falls on October 31-November 2nd. Learn more about the wonderful Mexican tradition and holiday here.

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Food, Culture Carrie Mitchell Food, Culture Carrie Mitchell

Favorite Flavors Of The World

When it comes to individual cultures, one can always look to the local food to uniquely reflect it. Afterall, as the late, great Anthony Bourdain stated “Walk in someone else’s shoes. Or at least eat their food. It’s a plus for everybody.”

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Culture Carrie Mitchell Culture Carrie Mitchell

Beauty Rituals Around The World

“Beauty” is such a relative term, and one we know goes well beyond narrow, superficial categorization.  So this list has more to do with some traditional self-care rituals and practices we have long seen pop up through media, exploring a wide range of multicultural interpretations.

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