The United States is a land of many opportunities, but even the most experienced traveler can benefit from a few tips to make their journey smoother. Here's a compact guide that will help ensure your US adventure goes as smoothly as possible! 1. Getting the right visa - Apply for your US visa ahead of time: whether you need a tourist (b2) or a business visa you must start the application process early on. Getting a nonimmigrant US … [Read more...]
Saudi Sojourn: Adventures in the Desert Kingdom
The temperatures have been warm during my stay in Dammam, ranging from 108 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest parts of the day. I've been wandering around the city on foot for the past several days. My experience in extreme heat in the past has paid off, alternating between consuming copious quantities of water alternating between fruity and other sweet drinks. To compound things, several days offered up a stiff breeze (and that's … [Read more...]
The Essential Business Trip Travel List
Business travel is a skill, one that’s usually honed through multiple trips over the course of your career. If you want to speed up the learning curve a little, we’ll look at the four essential tips that you’ll need to skate by. 1. Prepare Your Schedule In a normal workday, you likely won’t need to map out your tasks in detail. If you’re on a business trip, the rules change. If you don’t know where your meetings are, you won’t know how long … [Read more...]
Paul Salopek, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and Writer
Paul Salopek is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writer from the US, raised in central Mexico. He has reported globally for the Chicago Tribune, Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, National Geographic Magazine and many other publications. His Out of Eden Walk is a multiyear, 21,000-mile storytelling odyssey across the globe, following the footsteps of our ancestors. He began his journey in Ethiopia in 2013 and will walk 33,800 … [Read more...]
Japan’s Wine Country, Visit Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture – August 2023
The wine region of Katsunuma is located about 2 hours from the Shinjuku metro station in Tokyo. The Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal is a short walk from the Shinjuku metro station – buses leave regularly from here passing through Katsunuma-town in the Yamanashi-prefecture. Passengers using bus service to reach Chateau Mercian should exit the bus at the Katsunuma bus stop – from this stop it is about a 15-20 minute walk to the winery, mostly on … [Read more...]
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Marine Scientist and Author
Q. Tell us about yourself. As a marine biologist, what sparked your interest in exploring the relationship between water and our well-being, leading you to write "Blue Mind", the book that explores the many ways that water can have a positive impact on our health and well-being? As I kid, I loved being in the water. It was my happy place. On land, I was a bit introverted, stuttered, and I felt overwhelmed. But in the water, it was peaceful, … [Read more...]
The Time I became a Local in a Foreign Nation…
I heard it, I felt it in my bones, and my mind let go. Since I was a child, I dreamed of what this would be like, of what I would hear, of what I would experience, and this...isn’t what I imagined. Have you ever had an experience where your expectations are different than your reality? Where imagination gets the best of you and hopes get shattered? Now, now let me provide some context, it was my first time going to Ireland, my dreams were finally … [Read more...]
5 Ideal Picnic Spots for Students in the American South
The American South, with its picturesque landscapes, enchanting historical sites, and warm, sunny weather, is replete with beautiful spots ideal for student picnics. Whether it's for relaxation after a long week of studying, a celebratory gathering, or just a casual day out with friends, here are five picnic spots that offer a unique southern charm and the perfect backdrop for a memorable day. 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, … [Read more...]
Exploring the Midwest of the United States of America
I stopped in Chicago, one of my favorite food and wine towns in the entire country. I enjoyed some exceptional wine and food at the Greek Restaurant Avli on the Park on top of a tall building just up from the waterfront. I headed south that evening, arriving in South Chicago. It was very dark. I arrived on a street filled with people running around, yelling, drinking and cars double parked. I felt out of my element. My desired space for the night … [Read more...]
Delving into the Art of Travel Writing with Nathan James Thomas, Founder and Chief Editor of Intrepid Times
Nathan James Thomas is the founding editor of Intrepid Times, an online magazine that publishes narrative travel writing. He is the co-editor alongside Jennifer Roberts of the travel writing anthology Fearless Footsteps (2020), and the author of Travel Your Way (2022) and Untethered (Coming September 2023). In this interview, Nathan talks about his journey in establishing Intrepid Times, what narrative travel writing means to him, how to … [Read more...]
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