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Garba: The Gujarati Dance That Celebrates Culture, Community, and Navratri
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The Holiday with the Weirdest Foods: Why Jews Eat Matzah, Horseradish, and More at Passover
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Every Spring, Jewish families around the world gather for a feast filled with some of the strangest (and…
The Japanese Festival of Penises
Do you think I’d be lying if I told you that Japan has a festival that prominently features…
A Holiday Devoted to Pulling Pranks and Banishing Bad Luck?!
It’s early April, and something strange is happening in Iran. Schools are empty. Offices are abandoned. Once-busy streets…
Thailand’s Top Eco-Communities for Volunteers (and one for Digital Nomads!)
14 years ago when I first started traveling, I volunteered at an eco-community for the first time –…
Doing Mushrooms with Indigenous Shamans in Mexico
Mexico’s drug culture is famously associated with cartels and gang violence, but there’s a lesser-known, more wholesome story…
The Wild Sides of Easter You’ve Never Known Before
Colored eggs. A giant bunny rabbit that somehow isn’t considered at all creepy. A hidden basket of treats.…
A Queen, a Villain, and a Plot Twist: The Purim Story, Unfiltered
A costume party. Sweets. A festive atmosphere. Sounds like Halloween, right? Actually, no! It’s a holiday that’s celebrated…
Ramadan Mysteries: Genie Pranks, Supernatural Events & Spiritual Traditions
You may have heard of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting celebrated in Islamic societies worldwide. During this…
What is a Digital Nomad? The Hard Truths of Living a Nomadic Life in 2024
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What is a Digital Nomad? Ever wondered? Discover the lifestyle that lets you work and travel simultaneously. Learn…