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Finding Good Tribal Tattoos
I hate tribal tattoos. Well, I hated them for about 23 years, 7 months, and 8 days. But then I spent the night on a Māori Marae and everything changed. The Māori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. A few days ago, we were welcomed onto the grounds of one of their community centers. [...]
Going to the Great Barrier Reef
It was dead silent. The only voice I could hear was my own. I looked around, I was in another world. No cars, no buildings, no electronics. I moved in slow motion. My ears were popping. A huge dome surrounded my head. I felt like I was on the moon,but it was the exact opposite. [...]
Learning to Live Like a Local
If you’re being rude, you hear “Watch your mouth.” If you have an enemy, it’s “Watch your back.” But have you ever been told to watch your feet? Well, you’re about to be, because in Southeast Asia, you better watch your feet. In this neck of the woods, while the head is considered sacred, the [...]
The Unique Bathrooms in China
The squat. It’s something the Chinese have done since the beginning of time. And if you plan on taking a trip to China, you better be prepared to do it. I don’t mean squatting around the dinner table or while you play mahjong. I mean bathrooms. Squatter toilets. They’re pretty much all they use here. [...]
Natural Beauty in Slovenia
Usually when I say something’s “awesome,” I mean that it’s extremely cool. But when it comes to Slovenia, the word takes on a new meaning – well, it’s given back it’s original meaning – because from the moment we arrived in Bled, I was in awe. Mountains, lakes, and waterfalls (my weaknesses) are what it’s [...]
Hiking the Swiss Alps
You haven’t experienced true natural beauty until you arrive in Switzerland – well, at least I hadn’t. “It’s impossible to take a bad photo here” was the first thing we were told by our tour guide, Sam from Topdeck, upon entering the village of Lauterbrunnen. And she couldn’t have been more right. Holy cow (and [...]
Visiting STA Travel
Finally! After three excruciatingly long months of anticipation (and a quick trip to Paris in between), we’ve reached our first destination as STA Travel World Traveler Interns. And where might that be? Lewisville, Texas – where’d you think? Lewisville is home to STA Travel’s main office, which is like none we’ve ever experienced. The conference [...]