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We all know cultures are different from each other. But what are those differences? The first time we travel to a new country, we don’t always know what we don’t know. What we may consider “common sense” may not be common – or make much sense – in another culture. By simply acting “naturally,” we…
Overtourism and crowded destinations are a problem for visitors and locals alike. In this post, we take a look at some current tourism issues around the world and what you can do as a traveler. If you want to visit popular tourist destinations but are hoping to avoid crowds, immerse yourself in local experiences, and…
Today I am really excited to introduce you to the Boyink family, formerly of DitchingSuburbia. I can’t tell you how many times Jedd and I have heard some variation of: “Now is a good time to travel, before you have kids.” Yes, bringing kids into your life adds a whole new dimension, but it doesn’t…
So far in our travels together, we’ve done a number of home-stays abroad. I (Michelle) lived weeks or months at a time with several families in the Dominican Republic during my two summers as an intern. As a part of our in-country Peace Corps training, Jedd and I lived for two weeks with a spicy older…
This is a guest post by Ingrid Hannan in our series, Simple Rules for Intentional Travel, by – and for – intentional travelers. Rule #9: Go For A Walk How can you really connect with a place from the whizzing view from the bus/ plane/taxi? It’s often not until you are on the ground moving…