Graduated Traveling: 13 Trips to Take After Graduating
While some may be anxious to jump into the workforce and get cracking on that career, as the old saying goes, “you can always make money, but you can’t always make memories.” Instead of diving into the online job ads, hit the travel sites then hit the open road or the friendly skies.
The Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Although the holiday of St. Patrick’s Day originally began its life as a Christian feast day, it has almost entirely transformed into a secular holiday celebrating the best booze that bars have to offer. People travel from far and wide to cities around the world that are specifically known for their St. Patrick’s Day festivities. There are several cities around Ireland that host incredible parties, but the fun doesn’t stop there. As Irish immigrants moved around the world, they brought their traditions with them. As such, here are some of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around the world.
When Travel Is Not Rewarding
Traveling can only be rewarding if done the right way. Yes, it’s possible to find solutions to your problems and even a life purpose during your travels. However, that can only happen if you take it seriously.
Culture Palate: Dishes from Ukraine
Typically, Ukrainian dishes are hearty, filling, and made with a variety of cooking techniques. In one dish, it’s not uncommon for cooks to have to boil or fry multiple ingredients before they’re finished together in the oven or in a bubbling stew. If you’re visiting Ukraine, make sure to check out some of these dishes. If you get a chance to taste them in their ideal form, you can easily recreate them at home.
14 Ways to Screw Up an International Trip
There are countless things that could go wrong on an international trip, and many of them are out of your control. However, there’s possibly an equal number of ways to screw up your trip, and unfortunately no one to blame but yourself.
Love Holidays from Around the World
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s tempting to rail against the North American traditions that lead us to stress about dinner reservations and spend all our money on chocolates every February 14th. However, we’re not the only ones with elaborate holidays that celebrate love.
Around the World in Valentine’s Day Desserts
As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, it’s time to move away from thinking about presents to thinking about what’s really important — food! Forget buying fancy jewelry or elaborate gifts, making your partner a really delicious homemade dessert will show your devotion more than any present could.
The Best Flower Displays in the World
Flowers are one of the most beautiful objects in nature — their bright faces remind us of sunshine and warm weather, and their perfume can help us recall specific memories that all our other senses have forgotten. While many of us strive to make our home the perfect outdoor oasis, others focus on spectacular displays of flowers that can only be found in a small number of places. We’ve scoured the globe for some of the most beautiful flower displays open to the public. If you’re a fan of beautiful flowers both cultivated and wild, check this list out.
How to Make Friends During Your Trip
One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.
Lights Out: Abandoned American Drive-Ins
The first drive-in movie theater was opened in the United States in 1915. This innovation marked yet another step in the American entertainment industry. For the first time ever, families could see a movie together without having to get out of their car. Although for a time, drive-in movie theaters were popular all over the United States, with almost a thousand open during their heyday in the 1950s and 60s, the rise of the luxurious multiplex drove most American drive-ins out of business.