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Travel + Food

Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal: Wildly Majestic Lands and a Shifting Culture

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It's been nearly 65 years since the first successful ascend of Everest, and the landscape of trekking has changed dramatically. What was once no man's land, attainable only by hardcore mountaineers and rock climbers is now accessible to walkers; and nearly everyone can now roam across Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet and even Burma. When visiting Nepal—home [...]

Why I Quit My Life as a Full-Time Traveler for an Office Job

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When I graduated from college in 2015 with a photojournalism degree, I had only one goal in mind: to get out of the U.S. as fast as humanly possible. I wasn’t unhappy with my life in America. I had job opportunities, family, friends and a president who could complete a full, coherent sentence. I had nothing to run from, yet my feet were itching to hit inte[...]

Rediscovering the Mediterranean in Kotor, Montenegro

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Wedged between the calm waters of the east Adriatic Sea and the steep Dinaric Alps, Kotor is a small Montenegrin town that boasts rich history, riddled with a plethora of cultural influences. For tourism, Kotor has often been overshadowed by more opulent Italian getaways or even nearby towns such as Dubrovnik. There is an undeniable charm in Kotor though tha[...]

Tokyo's Most Photo-Worthy Destinations

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Tokyo, the city that invents and reinvents itself, is Japan’s golden child.  Blending the traditional with the ultra modern, from cherry blossom groves and Shinto temples to neon-lit skyscrapers and anime amusement parks. It became the land of the rising sun’s capital in 1868 when Emperor Meiji moved the Imperial Palace from Kyoto. Tokyo is the world’s most [...]

This Lisbon Gem Shows Us The Value of Slow, Seasonal Food

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Once, cooking was an act slow and careful and seasoned with love. Eating was synonymous with family, and ingredients came and went with the seasonal whims of nature. A Venda Lusitana, a food concept in the center of Lisbon, is a portal to those times. It stocks an ever-evolving range of locally produced products, and then uses those same products to creat[...]

The Hellish Beauty of Portugal's Festival Masks

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It's a sunny afternoon in Lisbon, Portugal, and in the street a young girl is being clutched by the devil. Or a devil, more accurately, and it's her lower leg he has gripped in a pair of long wooden pincers. The girl shrieks and twists herself free, giggling. The devil-man emits a laugh from behind a wild, wooden mouth and skips off to find his next victim.[...]

Why I Left a Comfortable Life to Travel the World

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Three months ago, I boarded a ship, and left the United States.  I lived in one of the most beautiful towns in California.  I socialized amongst a wonderful group of friends, worked in the best CPA firm west of the Sierras, interacted with a large family, and dated the most beautiful, supportive woman I’ve ever known in my 27 years. And yet, I left.  I le[...]

Physically Lost, Mentally Found: How My Trip Alone To the Pacific Northwest Changed Me

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As a musician, I've always gravitated towards nature as a means of inspiration. Getting out and exploring somewhere entirely new has a unique effect on the soul, and when I decided to leave for the Pacific Northwest, I had no idea what lay in store for me. I went alone, and as cliche as it sounds, it truly changed me. I was left alone, in the wilderness with[...]

Thanksgiving for Vegans: A Delicious and Cruelty-Free Menu with Recipes

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As a vegan, Thanksgiving might seem like a holiday that we have to give up, however making an all vegan meal that’s also cruelty-free and delicious is easier than you think! Really, anything can be veganized, and even if you’re a meat eater, these recipes make for delicious additions to any Thanksgiving meal. Here are a few favorites recipes from Plant Based[...]

The Art Behind 5 of the Most Creative Food Trucks in the World

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Did you know that approximately 2.5 billion people eat food from a food truck every day? Food trucks are one of the hottest trends in the restaurant industry, and over the last several years we’ve seen the food truck evolve from yummy hot dog carts to tasty taco wagons to all-out mouthwatering gourmet!  From ethnic fusion to cupcakes and ice cream the var[...]