6 Weird, Wild, and Downright Wacky Superstitions and Customs from Around the World
Cait Charles
It’s bad luck to walk under a ladder. Don’t step on the cracks in the sidewalk. Black cat…
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From Mormon Missionary to Backpacker: My Life-Changing Reason for Leaving the Mormon Church
Alonso Cotrinatello
How My Mormon Mission Experience Began Have you ever seen two young guys with white shirts, ties, and…
What Would You do if a Beggar Invited You to Their Home? The Story of the Baby Milk Scam in Nepal
What Is the Baby Milk Scam in Nepal? There are a number of common scams to which desperate…
Life in India’s Cleanest City: What Living in Indore Actually Feels Like
Komal Kushwah
The second my eyes pop open at some god-awful farmer hour, my hand reflexively grabs the lota (shiny…
My Wildest Travel Disaster Stories (Plus How to Prepare for the Unexpected While Traveling)
When I was 7 years old, my family had just moved to Kentucky. As strangers in the midwest,…
Edinburgh Wasn’t on My Bucket List (But Maybe It Should Be on Yours)
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Cody See
When my wife asked if I’d go with her to a Taylor Swift concert, my answer was a…
A Hug from the Himalayas: My Heartfelt Guide to the Best Things to Do in Manali
Jagrati Singh
Some trips touch the heart, like the cold mountain wind brushing your face in Manali. Some memories stay…
Mahakumbh 2025: I Washed Away My Sins (and Nearly Lost My Mind) at the World’s Largest Spiritual Gathering
My sin list kept growing as the Mahakumbh Special Train finally limped onto Platform 4 at Prayagraj Junction,…
Travel Responsibly: How Digital Nomads can Avoid Fueling Gentrification
As digital nomads from around the world settle into places like Cusco for their own adventures, I can’t…
5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Places for the Adventurer Seeking Something Special
Trevor Carlson
Hello, future adventurer! Are you tired of going to places you’ve seen on Instagram or TikTok and finding…