Street Art: The Evolution of Graffiti
Graffiti. Art? Eyesore? Vandalism or outlet of free expression? Does it bring a neighborhood down, or can it raise one up? Moving to New York in the late 80s, there was a “war on graffiti” in full swing, and the subways were being wiped clean of the blight as part of the Clean Train movement. […]
Colombia Travel Route and Tips for Planning a Visit
[mappress mapid=”25″] This post is the index to our trip to Colombia in March/April 2014. It will be updated with links as new stories and tips are posted, so check back often! Our Colombia travel route is shown on the map above. Click on markers and lines for more information. Green lines represent travel over […]
Food for Thought with Hungry Escapades
We believe that to truly experience a culture, you must taste it. Throughout our travels, we continue to make meaningful connections that we never would otherwise. Through our Food for Thought series, we hope to learn more about other travelers’ journeys, and the important role food plays. A new installment will be published each Friday for the duration of […]
Cartagena Doors: Infinitely Photogenic
To say we took a lot of photos in Cartagena is an understatement. The doors of Cartagena in particular continuously stopped us in our tracks, begging us to photograph them. We’re not sure if it’s the sheer size, the interesting design of smaller, inset doors, the ornate door knockers or the endless variety of […]
Food for Thought with Eating the Globe
To truly experience a culture, you have to taste it. Eating local cuisine, we make meaningful connections that we never would otherwise. The Food for Thought series, explores the integral role food plays in travel. A new installment will be published each Friday for the duration of the series. This week we talk to Valen Dawson of Eating the […]
Villa de Leyva: Colonial Town in a High-Altitude Valley
The Road to Villa de Leyva Villa de Leyva is tucked into the mountains a few hours’ drive north of Bogotá. Traffic was heavy getting out of the city on the holiday weekend we set out, but we still had time to make a stop at a very important historic site. Just before the city […]
Food for Thought with Eat Your World
It’s true, “To truly experience a culture, you must taste it.” Often, when we travel, we make meaningful connections through food that we never would otherwise. Through our Food for Thought series, we hope to learn more about other travelers’ journeys, and the important role food plays. A new interview is published each Friday. This week, we are […]
Colombian Hospitality: Intro to Bogota
Hospitality Every culture has its own form of hospitality. Some people make us feel at home right away, while for others it takes more time to warm up to new people and new situations. As an exchange student in Japan, my “favorite” host family, the one I still keep in touch with, welcomed me as […]
Food for Thought with Peanuts or Pretzels
Through our Food for Thought series, we talk to travelers and food/travel bloggers to discover their perspectives on the role food plays in their journeys. A new installment is posted each Friday for the duration of the series. This week we hear from our friends Josh and Liz from Peanuts or Pretzels. These two have an […]
Food for Thought with 2 Food Trippers
Through a country’s cuisine, we make meaningful connections that we never would otherwise. Through our Food for Thought series, we explore the idea that “To truly experience a culture, you must taste it.” We hope to learn more about other travelers’ journeys, and the integral role food plays. A new interview will be published each Friday for the duration […]