Festivals and Faith in India: What Traveling Taught Me About Indian Culture
Before traveling through India, I knew the names of several Indian festivals. Diwali meant lights. Holi meant colors. I had […]
Indian Family Culture: What I Learned About Hospitality and Everyday Life
Before traveling in India, I expected the biggest cultural differences to be obvious. The food would be different. The languages
Vietnamese Coffee Culture: What I Learned Sitting in Cafés Across Vietnam
Before traveling around Vietnam, I thought I understood Vietnamese coffee. Strong coffee. Condensed milk. Ice. Simple. Then I started noticing
Exploring Cai Rang Floating Market: An Early Morning in the Mekong Delta
The alarm went off while Can Tho was still completely dark. For a few seconds, I wondered why I had
10 Best Places to Visit in South Korea: From Seoul to Jeju
Before my first trip to South Korea, almost everything I wanted to see was in Seoul. Gyeongbokgung Palace. Bukchon Hanok
Temples, Monks and Everyday Life: Experiencing Buddhist Culture in Thailand
On my first morning in Thailand, I saw something that made me realize temples were only one part of the
Understanding Thai Culture: What I Learned While Traveling in Thailand
Before traveling to Thailand, most of what I knew about Thai culture came from travel guides. The Wai Was More
4 Days in Phuket: A Realistic First-Time Itinerary
Phuket looked easy to plan when I first opened the map. Choose a beach. Book a hotel. Spend a day
Eating Like a Local in Thailand: My Experience With Thai Street Food
Before traveling to Thailand, I had a long list of foods I wanted to try. Pad Thai. Tom yum. Som
Famous Thai Foods You Should Try at Least Once
Before my first trip to Thailand, I thought I already knew Thai food. Pad Thai, tom yum, green curry and