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Traveling While Black: Part One

Chelsea Booker — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 12:31:10 +0000

Traveling While Black Part One: Why More Black People Need to Travel Although my immediate family has gotten used to my wanderlust, when I talk about my overseas travel with other relatives, I tend to get one of three responses. The first, and the most welcome, is admiration. It comes with questions and demands for pictures and a detailed account of my adventure. In general, they seem very proud of me for taking on the world by myself. The second […]

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Phuket Named UNESCO Creative City

Lauren Crowley — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:36:23 +0000

In honor of my new stomping grounds, Phuket, being recently declared a UNESCO Creative City due to its gastronomical delights, I would like to share my absolute favorite restaurants and dishes with you. Although each Thai region boasts unique and local treats, the food scene in Phuket is a bit different than the rest of Thailand. The island of Phuket is much more culturally heterogeneous than the mainland, and the proof is in the pudding. Food joke! The history of […]

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Africa and the Middle East With ArchaeoAdventures

fannypacktravelers — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 07:48:32 +0000

We asked Genevieve Hathaway, operator of ArcheoAdventures, to share some insight into traveling in the MENA region, an area surrounded by polemical and often uninformed dialogue. In an effort to promote women run business and empower female travel, Genevieve shared with Fannypack some of the joys, frustrations, the misconceptions as well as some real risks about the region. 1. What is ArcheoAdventures? What kind of work do you do? ArchaeoAdventurs is a women-powered tour company to the Middle East and […]

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Don’t forget about Lima!

Rebecca Wolf — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:12:44 +0000

Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Lake Titicaca don't own all the charm! Don't forget to give Lima, Peru's coastal capital, its fair share of attention. Here's where to go, what to eat, drink, and see!

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How to Ethically Interact with Wildlife

Lauren Crowley — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 14:10:53 +0000

Living on a tropical island with no indigenous elephants, in a country with many indigenous elephants, I see a lot of tourists on elephant back. It’s like, part of my commute. Having done one these types of tours myself, I know what lots of guides insist. That the elephant hide is thick. It doesn’t feel the poke of the stick jabbed into the back of its neck. It’s strong and can support your weight. It’s well fed. What is not […]

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Dual Citizenship and the Passport Process

Claire Wisker — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:08:37 +0000

The process of acquiring your first British passport while overseas can at first seem quite daunting. Having gone through the process from start to finish, I’m here to offer some tips and links to help you. (Please note: this guide applies only for British citizenship, not naturalization for British citizenship.) Let’s start with a quick bio. I was born in the United States to a British father and American mother. About ten months ago, I decided I needed a change […]

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New Year’s Travel Goals

Lauren Crowley — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 14:07:58 +0000

Before the New Year gets away from actually being new, I wanted to take some time to reflect on a bit of inventory from this year, in order to cultivate a bit of mindful gratitude, as well as to set some goals for the coming year. As a teacher, I operate in two different years, usually allowing the calendar new year to be overshadowed; so I’m taking the opportunity to nourish this part of my identity: the inquisitive visitor, the […]

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This Queer’s First Time in Spain

Grace Crowley — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 01:01:09 +0000

For some reason I had always been against traveling in Europe. “I’ll go there when I’m older, when I have more money and I don’t want to travel on dirty overnight busses and go days without a shower.” Well, I guess I’m there. Except for the more money, dirty busses, and days without shower. Yes, Europe is more expensive than Asia and Africa, but how to do it cheaply is another post. This post, my friends, is about my first […]

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5 Female POC World Travelers, Explorers, and Pioneers You Probably Haven’t Heard About

Chelsea Booker — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 05:56:23 +0000

Ever wonder what it may have been like if learning in the American public school system had been more balanced? If history classes encompassed the experiences of people of all backgrounds, races and genders? Ten year old me would have found history class much more engaging (as the only brown girl sitting in a class full of white children) if women and people of color were taught alongside the familiar arsenal of white, male explorers my teacher was so excited […]

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7 Unbelievable Southwest Parks That are Not the Grand Canyon

Lauren Crowley — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 00:09:12 +0000

A couple of years ago, during the all tumult caused by congresses shutting down the federal government, I had already made plans to hike the Grand Canyon. I had lived in western New Mexico for almost three years and had never seen it! Unfortunately, as the fixed date of my entry into the park drew nearer, it became clear that I was going to have to make alternate plans. Fortunately for me, The Four Corners has more than enough incredible […]

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