I waited years to actually set foot in South Africa. An army of elephants couldn’t stifle my excitement when we touched down in Capetown and it was finally real. We had reached the land of penguins, Robben Island, Table Mountain, and endless adventure, and I was giddy with a child’s delight.
Cat Gaa left the skyscrapers of Chicago for the olive groves of Southern Spain in 2007. Seven years, three jobs and a Spanish fiancé later, she’s planning on Spain indefinitely (and owes her love of Iberia to study abroad).
Florida Culture for the week of February 2, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Now through Mar 8 – To Kill a Mockingbird at Orlando Shakes
Penny Sadler is a professional makeup artist, writer, and photographer, with a long list of credits in television and event production. Born with a map of the world in her hand, Penny's adventurous spirit and passion for travel take her far and wide as often as possible.
Warmth, Earth, Dryness, Sun, Coolness and Heat.
Crisp, wide, calm, fleeting, sweet.
These are words that come to me when I look at San's paintings.
I can feel those paintings, they have a physical effect on me, like stepping into a hot bath, when you are really cold, feeling Goosebumps all over your body.
Cuba - the doors have been opened! And we have much to learn about interacting and visiting, learning together, and exploring the Cuban culture. But think of it from the Cuban side, too - there are more opportunities to collaborate with their nearest neighbor. One such collaboration is musical - and exciting.
The Travel Mama, Colleen Lanin, is the author of The Travel Mamas' Guide, a book on how to vacation with children...and stay sane!
Global education - it's the most powerful tool we have to succeed in the world today. The world is getting smaller, and people that have global competence, knowledge, and skills will have a definite advantage.
Vanessa Chiasson is a freelance writer, travel blogger, and social media strategist living based in Ottawa and her blog, TurnipseedTravel.com, focuses on getting great value around the world. You can follow her adventures on Twitter @Turnipseeds
#TravelWithPurpose is a monthly Twitter Chat dedicated to sharing and discussing ways in which travelers can create a more peaceful and understanding world. The chat is a partnership between the Boston Hostel, Verge Magazine, and the Go Global Expo. As purpose-driven travel organizations, the chat features themes that range from paying it forward to being a responsi