Work from Europe: Digital Nomad Visas
With the word turning remote, the last few year has offered more opportunities than ever to live somewhere new on special stay visas across Europe, and the world.
More Women Travel & Culture Inspiration
More women-led content outlets, media and experts to follow for inspiration
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.
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.
Newsletter Upgrade & Condé Nast Traveler #WomenWhoTravel Trip News
Exciting news to share today: I have a newly upgraded monthly travel newsletter AND I will be joining Conde Nast Traveler’s inaugural #WomenWhoTravel group trip to Bermuda!
New Year's Eve Around The World
As we are on the cusp of a fresh new year, let’s explore how different cultures celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world.
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.
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.
Visiting Oktoberfest In Munich, Germany
With Oktoberfest right around the corner, you have likely seen local pubs & restaurants around the world ready to embrace the event. But if you really want to experience it in all of its cultural splendor, you need to go to the source: Germany.
Honoring Indigenous People's Day
Today we honor Indigenous People’s Day: There are currently over 5 million Native Americans and 573 tribes here. Let us we honor their history and culture.
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.”
Beautiful Libraries Around The World
As an avid reader (and previous literature major), I love roaming grand libraries and tiny used bookstores – don’t you?
Famous Concert Halls Around The World
Whenever possible, I try to take in a show of some variety – music, theater, dance – in a famous venue in cities around the world. Let’s explore the (many) options.
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.
Toronto International Film Festival + Luminato Arts Festival
Toronto is the fourth-largest city in North America and perhaps the most culturally diverse. So it should be of no surprise that some of the largest international festivals happen here, and I recently attended both the International Film Festival and Luminato International Arts Festival.
Motherhood Traditions Around The World
Happy Mother’s Day! We look at the many beautiful ways motherhood is honored around the globe.
Women as cultural storytellers (and lack of international voices in media)
It was recently World Storytelling Day, and the need to hear women’s stories, lessons and cultural experiences from around the globe has never been greater for women as cultural storytellers. So why are we not hearing about more experiences across borders?