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Travel in the Age of Terrorism: How YOU Can Stay Safe (My First News Segment)
On Friday August 18th, I had the TOTAL pleasure of going on Cheddar TV Live, a post-cable news program filmed here in NYC at the Flatiron Building and the NASDAQ floor. While I had spoken at
Why Press Trips Aren’t Everything
The holy grail of travel blogging is often considered a press trip (that and paid gigs, but that's an entirely different topic altogether). I remember my early days of travel blogging and my
Bali Might Soon End Their Dog Meat Trade
Back in June, I traveled to Bali on behalf of Culture Trip to investigate the controversial dog meat trade that has been unfolding on the island. I had been to Bali before, but—like most
Now Live! Hungerlust Episode 3: Colombia
On this next episode of Culture Trip's original series, Hungerlust—which explores the various cultures that call New York City home—we head to Queens to meet with
All About Blogger Burnout and How to Spot It
In the past year, I've spotted a few posts here and there from bloggers who had hit a patch of blogger burnout. I was surprised to read about blogger burnout from people whose meteoric rise to
Checking into the COMO Metropolitan London
It's early morning when I arrive in London sleep deprived and jet lagged after a red-eye flight from New York. In all honesty, I am not the biggest fan of London town. Something about
How to Spend a Perfect Day in St. Louis
St. Louis is a town I’ve thought about visiting many times, as it is very close to my home city of Chicago. What I didn’t know before I visited was just how much there is to do there. The city truly
Don’t Wait! Here’s Why You Should Book Your Holiday Flights Now
In mid-July, the last thing people want to do is think ahead to the colder months and snowy weather; but if you're planning to travel over the holidays, then this is the perfect time to
Dispatch: Exploring the Dog Meat Trade in Bali
It's the thin, white markings on Cinta's otherwise black paws that are the first clue to her horrific past, evidence of being bound for days at a time. Cinta—whose name translates to 'love'
