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e="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*B_jKSa3WKcLVXgNc)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="63ed"><a href="undefined">Pamela Oglesby</a> takes us to the Adirondack Mountains in New York.</p><div id="7628" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/travel-to-gorgeous-adirondack-mountains-933d5044d85b"> <div> <div> <h2>Travel To Gorgeous Adirondack Mountains</h2> <div><h3>Whole Family On Vacation To New York</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*xBYMsCWYfguBIq62I64_ow.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="8865"><a href="undefined">Kevin Shay</a> takes us pool hopping and diamond hunting in Arkansas.</p><div id="279d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-gem-of-a-trip-c849064c6e37"> <div> <div> <h2>A gem of a trip</h2> <div><h3>Hot Springs, Arkansas, an underrated area for gem collectors, rockhounds</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Dff7Q0syI7G67l1-TFcq-g.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="9ed9">Central and South America</h2><p id="e6e4"><a href="undefined">BW Dave</a> tells about the weather in Costa Rica. When he says it rains in buckets, he is not joking. The most intense storms I have ever seen were in the rainy season in Costa Rica.</p><div id="4bd2" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/should-we-talk-about-the-weather-2e119c057654"> <div> <div> <h2>Should We Talk About The Weather?</h2> <div><h3>Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*5G9vaWmGErqvP-hE)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="ad44"><a href="undefined">Camilo Vasquez</a> takes us on a poetic journey through his home country of Columbia.</p><div id="f800" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-thousand-kilometers-journey-first-ride-77d547b3b273"> <div> <div> <h2>A thousand kilometers journey. First ride.</h2> <div><h3>Rediscovering my homeland through the eyes of a traveler shedding off “traveler’s pride”.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*t6wfdP-_ITUKe8tVOoDCQQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="4273">Africa</h2><figure id="d728"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*j9yU8UMBWscrnzLW"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@huchenme?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Hu Chen</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="04cb">Our editor <a href="undefined">Anne Bonfert</a> takes us to a remote region of Namibia to find water in the desert.</p><div id="b52d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-only-water-to-be-found-for-miles-epupa-falls-b467c9b794c9"> <div> <div> <h2>The Only Water to be Found for Miles — Epupa Falls</h2> <div><h3>The A to Z of my favorite travel destinations</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*SgzI00e8qYaPu3VFhC-Lsw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f262">Our editor <a href="undefined">Adrienne Beaumont</a> provides us with ‘F’ on her A-Z list of favorite destinations. This time it is a city in Morocco. I loved Fes as well!</p><div id="f059" class="link-block"> <a href="https://medium.com/globetrotters/the-a-to-z-of-my-favourite-travel-destinations-f-is-for-f%C3%A8s-morocco-662e9a7ae4b8"> <div> <div> <h2>The A to Z of My Favourite Travel Destinations — F is for Fès, Morocco</h2> <div><h3>Other contenders were Firenze and Frigiliana.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*f2Sd8PTH7QFHZfT8)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="6095">Europe</h2><p id="acc8"><a href="undefined">Simona Toma</a> writes a poetic love letter to Juliet.</p><div id="e47e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/juliet-i-wrote-you-a-letter-79779852f0dc"> <div> <div> <h2>Juliet, I Wrote You A Letter</h2> <div><h3>A prayer for love (Letters Before Bali)</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*cCU7nBTEDzu1NyUOtTSVjg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="ea3c"><a href="undefined">Daniel Carlson - Meandering Naturists</a> takes us into the intimate lives of people living in central Amsterdam. And no, it’s not what you are thinking!</p><div id="a618" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/window-shopping-in-amsterdam-for-humans-5a544eab6e9"> <div> <div> <h2>Window Shopping in Amsterdam… for Humanity</h2> <div><h3>Why don’t Netherlanders cover their windows?</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*PktJxY3d21E2NxmWy6VPrw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7e23">I had to laugh at <a href="undefined">KL Simmons</a> account of Amsterdam. It is actually completely opposite of Daniels above. How strange that we can have such different experiences in the same city.</p><div id="2ed7" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-day-i-saw-a-naked-woman-openly-standing-in-a-window-3e8911056e38"> <div> <div> <h2>The Day I Saw A Naked Woman Openly Standing In A Window</h2> <div><h3>My mind is still processing my unexpected stroll through the red light district in Amsterdam</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*Lg9YV1Ij_bhcLWnP)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="1f5d"><a href="undefined">Tim Ward</a> takes us on a tour of Viking-built churches in Norway. I was amazed that they used the same techniques as they did to build ships. What striking structures they are!</p><div id="e9fc" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/when-vikings-built-churches-786b9ccf9af5"> <div> <div> <h2>When Vikings Built Churches</h2> <div><h3>Norway’s 1000-year-old stave churches are upside-down ships</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*nJxhAuV6kx6Svw8uY90y-g.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c789"><a href="undefined">Kua Lina</a> dishes the deets on Lisbon, Portugal. There is some great information in here if you are planning a trip there!</p><div id="35d4" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/is-it-true-what-they-say-about-lisbon-3a991f6fd695"> <div> <div> <h2>Is It True What They Say About Lisbon?</h2> <div><h3>The highlights and bummers of our visit</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Nj8YjqQrWU_dOdIQBgyamg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c75a"><a href="undefined">Diana Bernardo</a> gives us a complete rundown of Budapest. It’s definitely a place that I want to visit, and I am even more intrigued now. Those ruin bars sound amazing!</p><div id="6810" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/5-strong-reasons-why-you-should-visit-budapest-48e7c04b355a"> <div> <div> <h2>5 Strong Reasons Why You Should Visit Budapest</h2> <div><h3>And everything you need to plan your trip</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*DN8R5zbLAF42eP2Pu1aQZw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="d414">Our editor <a href="undefined">Anne Bonfert</a> shares day one of her trip to the Dolomites in Northern Italy. I am in love with those mountains!</p><div id="89ad" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/hiking-to-the-lake-at-the-foothills-of-the-alps-fbf1b0ebda68"> <div> <div> <h2>Hiking to the Lake at the Foothills of the Alps</h2> <div><h3>The start of a great adventure in the mountains</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*rGdav55-1xQ-A4Qwp2MIyA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="b601"><a href="undefined">Claudia M. Zedda</a> shows us a few reasons to visit the mostly undiscovered island of Sardinia in Italy.</p><div id="e9bf" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/this-article-will-make-you-want-to-visit-sardinia-c073e13e9ce7"> <div> <div> <h2>This Article Will Make You Want to Visit Sardinia</h2> <div><h3>Let me show you how a holiday in Sardinia can look like</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*07DGaiCe586Xgg_Cc0u_FA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="e40c"><a href="undefined">KL Simmons</a> shows us the difference between living in a foreign country and visiting it. Sometimes things are not as you expect them to be.</p><div id="9be5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/my-search-for-la-dolce-vita-the-sweet-life-or-sweet-spot-bdcf3765ccd1"> <div> <div> <h2>My Search For La Dolce Vita, The Sweet Life, Or Sweet Spot</h2> <div><h3>An ongoing love affair unlike any other</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*67-Enf9T8B0djp-XnxfmcQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="cd7d"><a href="undefined">Linda Ng</a> takes us to Ireland on a tour of some places that she visited. Here are both parts 1 and 2.</p><div id="9ee7" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/here-are-8-awesome-places-i-visited-in-ireland-part-1-67530ca74f85"> <div> <div> <h2>Here Are 8 Awesome Places I Visited in Ireland — Part 1</h2> <div><h3>Check out these amazing places I visited in Ireland and Northern Ireland!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*BjFaW3jvfNBg0tpOTHQ4hQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="919f" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/here-are-8-more-awesome-places-i-visited-in-ireland-part-2-774c0e678b55"> <div> <div> <h2>Here Are 8 More Awesome Places I Visited in Ireland — Part 2</h2> <div><h3>You read my Part 1 story on Ireland, right? I knew you didn’t get enough of this beautiful place. Here is Part 2!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*x7e_n1KGt0iQzxTuB0INYQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="e16d"><a href="undefined">Rui Alves</a> dishes on some interesting, yet scary, places to visit in Portugal.</p><div id="9978" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/portugals-dark-side-10-creepy-places-you-should-never-visit-alone-20547aa6cda3"> <div> <div> <h2>Portugal’s Dark Side: 10 Creepy Places You Should Never Visit Alone</h2> <div><h3>You definitely do not want to be alone in these places, as they are some of the scariest in Portugal</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*LbQU2L0ghx9cYxtjz2-HJA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="295d"><a href="undefined">Scott-Ryan Abt</a> takes us through an experience at a real beer garden in Munich, Germany. Looks like a lot of fun to be had there!</p><div id="bff1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://medium.com/globetrotters/an-evening-at-the-augustiner-keller-like-an-actual-m%C3%BCnchener-95858211ad66"> <div> <div> <h2>An Evening at the Augustiner-Keller Like a True Münchener</h2> <div><h3>Following in my Dad’s footsteps in Munich, Germany</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Wqm9GLYKp6iU_Scs-tqSVQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="e332"><a href="undefined">Tim Ward</a> take us back to Norway again, this time telling us about the funny signs. “I dint fart, did you?” Read it to know!</p><div id="1e93" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/norways-funniest-signposts-a4a4d218997f"> <div> <div> <h2>Norway’s Funniest Signposts</h2> <div><h3>Bom!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*L-hyZ0EmFjhKvG42PKy03A.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f938"><a href="undefined">Mark Ainscow</a> recalls a time when he and his family had to make a hard decision during a precarious time.</p><div id="3d25" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-difficult-decision-in-paris-853b587704cd"> <div> <div> <h2>A Difficult Decision in Paris</h2> <div><h3>When travel plans take you to the scene of a recent terrorist attack</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*pEPVF6opDHBxIDjPCLmmxg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="6322"><a href="undefined">TRAVEL STORIES BY GABE</a> tells us about more culture shocks he has had since moving to Ireland in part 3.</p><div id="a01e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/3-cultural-shocks-ive-had-since-moving-to-ireland-bdab0cde676d"> <div> <div> <h2>3 Cultural Shocks I’ve Had Since Moving to Ireland</h2> <div><h3>PART THREE</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*R_dDVfNf3GWGc-c4U3mmoQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="6203"><a href="undefined">Jay Davidson</a> truly has me wanting to go to Paris with his tips in this article. He has been there 12 times! I guess he knows a thing or two about the city!</p><div id="c0af" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/getting-away-from-paris-101-cb7d6379f875"> <div> <div> <h2>Getting away from Paris 101*</h2> <div><h3>There is so much more to see than the places overrun by tourists</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*8uaR0xUFJMM37nb_yE6LRQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="a7ad"><a href="undefined">Simon Whaley</a> takes us to a town in Wales called Fishguard. It has some very interesting history that you can learn before boarding the ferry to Ireland.</p><div id="27b5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/fabulous-fishguard-9e68db8708d3"> <div> <div> <h2>Fabulous Fishguard</h2> <div><h3>Before you board a ferry to Ireland, take a look around this wonderful Welsh town first …</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*jkoPZggDvZ0sAhlmnrpf-g.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c7c4"><a href="undefined">Susan Nanfeldt</a> shares a long-standing tradition with us in Siena, Italy.</p><div id="d20a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-palio-the-heart-and-soul-of-siena-47c5fd78306e"> <div> <div> <h2>The Palio — The Heart and Soul of Siena</h2> <div><h3>While tourists might observe the Palio festivities for a few days once in a lifetime, the people of Siena live the…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Mc5jyksp2quVLQYbvclE0w.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7bec">Our editor <a href="undefined">Anne Bonfert</a> takes us to the high alpine in the Dolomites. I’m amazed at how similar the scenery is to the area where I grew up in the Canadian Rockies!</p><div id="34da" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/ascending-to-the-high-alpine-terrain-c39c70977b4d"> <div> <div> <h2>Ascending to the High Alpine Terrain</h2> <div><h3>Our first step of the 5-day-long hiking adventure</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium

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.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*S9N0e400_n8KDPZC4OVu_A.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="9498"><a href="undefined">Elin Melaas</a> shows us what teenagers love to do in London.</p><div id="e24e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/12-things-to-do-in-london-for-teenagers-c6f2bd4af433"> <div> <div> <h2>12 Things To Do in London for Teenagers</h2> <div><h3>Cool things to see and do in London</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*baTImwtcqMMegsJw)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="3f9f"><a href="undefined">Mulan</a> takes us recycling in Switzerland.</p><div id="398d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-other-side-of-switzerland-that-tourists-cant-see-7e6b513d069b"> <div> <div> <h2>The Other Side of Switzerland That Tourists Can’t See</h2> <div><h3>Where does all the trash go?</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*AjB0p5QMB-ug8INYsH8J8Q.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="c199">Asia</h2><figure id="713f"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*3jsctRfO_eXXr5wh"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@meghraz?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Meghraj Neupane</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="4ba2"><a href="undefined">RT</a> gives us a bit of a foodie and scenic tour of Georgia. It’s a country that I am certainly interested in visiting.</p><p id="6afe">I wasn’t sure if Georgia fit in Europe or Asia and after <a href="https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/is-georgia-in-europe-or-asia.html">reading this</a>, I’m still not sure. But there are always lots of Europe articles, so here it sits.</p><div id="fd39" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/read-this-if-you-want-to-take-a-4-day-budget-trip-to-food-wine-heaven-bf5b3e349086"> <div> <div> <h2>Read This If You Want To Take a 4-day Budget Trip to Food & Wine Heaven</h2> <div><h3>Georgia (The Country)</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*f8pc26rxQ35uuYFRJ8pTlg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="12a0"><a href="undefined">M T Sutphin</a> continues his journey in Thailand. It looks so beautiful but watch out for those crazy overloaded vehicles!</p><div id="6398" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/thirty-days-in-thailand-part-four-76eaea61226f"> <div> <div> <h2>Thirty Days in Thailand: Part Four</h2> <div><h3>Welcome to Koh Kood Island</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*GrpCUh3Vw6WhewKl)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="494a"><a href="undefined">Thomas Manila</a> shows us how he made it as a nomad in Thailand for six months.</p><div id="61fa" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/what-i-learned-from-nomading-in-thailand-for-the-first-time-45559a1208bf"> <div> <div> <h2>What I Learned from Nomading in Thailand for the First Time</h2> <div><h3>Incredible experience. But for first-timers, mistakes can be made.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*qu9V8uej6prGo1OA)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="a974"><a href="undefined">Darren Weir</a> takes us on part 2 of his cycling trip through Vietnam! It sounds like he certainly did work up an appetite.</p><div id="cbf1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/cycling-through-vietnams-violent-past-f5a58b899454"> <div> <div> <h2>Cycling Through Vietnam’s Violent Past</h2> <div><h3>Part Two of Six</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*ihw2X9jogoueXpNjYHUxFw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="3699">And then takes us on to part three where the weather turns nasty!</p><div id="a2f1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/cycling-through-vietnams-violent-past-fc7000877cb8"> <div> <div> <h2>Cycling Through Vietnam’s Violent Past</h2> <div><h3>Part Three Of Six</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*TMGnumGvEDJeoeAiERoIyA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="961d"><a href="undefined">Robert Knight</a> tells us of his experience in Laos with some gentle giants.</p><div id="f652" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-land-of-a-million-elephants-737413204dd0"> <div> <div> <h2>The Land of a Million Elephants</h2> <div><h3>The Kingdom of Lan Xang, which translates to the land of a million elephants is today called Laos.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*cBFosL0V4OAHbkl9Np0e3A.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="eb59">And continues his journey with part two:</p><div id="14ba" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-land-of-a-million-elephants-part-2-2b896afb4d06"> <div> <div> <h2>The Land of a Million Elephants (part 2)</h2> <div><h3>Luang Prabang, Laos and the Mekong River</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*fadjb13aKZ73Oyr0zIencg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f9e7"><a href="undefined">Jordhan Robinson</a> tells us why travelers don’t tend to return to Vietnam, but they should!</p><div id="9b23" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-vietnam-is-not-revisited-daa089b54b5"> <div> <div> <h2>Why Vietnam is NOT Revisited</h2> <div><h3>and why you should give it another chance.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*7VU7y6xa89yCvCzm)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c149"><a href="undefined">Ari Love</a> warns of scams when arriving to New Delhi. Watch out for this one hotel in particular!</p><div id="b981" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/first-impressions-of-new-delhi-india-ed0d293c88a5"> <div> <div> <h2>First Impressions of New Delhi, India</h2> <div><h3>Horns, heat, and hustle.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*kPbgxvpPyDL5c9fx)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="87dd"><a href="undefined">Terry Dip</a> lets us know what the worst thing in Cappadocia, Turkey is. It’s hard to imagine before you read it!</p><div id="4bd4" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-worst-thing-about-cappadocia-44e7ce49f255"> <div> <div> <h2>The Worst Thing About Cappadocia</h2> <div><h3>It’s not all about balloons in the air.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*Tkv6GFjRSCpd40M3)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="7c98">Australia/Australasia</h2><p id="9c7b"><a href="undefined">Janin Lyndovsky</a> writes of a very entertaining, yet sometimes stressful, camping adventure.</p><div id="9a62" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/caravanning-i-thought-it-would-be-easier-d7c70d5da138"> <div> <div> <h2>Caravanning — I thought it would be easier</h2> <div><h3>If only everything were as easy as it seems on YouTube</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*6sG6QskCM1oK7ymU_xn-lA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="6f33">Travel Tips</h2><p id="ad95">Our editor <a href="undefined">Adrienne Beaumont</a> compares hotels and hostels. I for one prefer hostels as there is more interaction between travelers at them, plus we can cook our own food. However, these days we prefer a private room to a dorm, which are usually available at all hostels these days.</p><div id="aaba" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/hotels-vs-hostels-93a628037424"> <div> <div> <h2>Hotels vs Hostels</h2> <div><h3>Which do you choose?</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*r3ghWxvCmgGrwxy7.jpg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c578"><a href="undefined">Ophélie Quillier</a> gives pointers for taking your dog to the beach. She also includes a handy map that tells what beaches allow dogs!</p><div id="eb35" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/tips-for-bringing-your-dog-to-the-beach-1a6fbccd7746"> <div> <div> <h2>Tips for Bringing your Dog to the Beach</h2> <div><h3>Enjoy a fun, stress-free beach day with your pup.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*mZdcrIDEQX7YUVYqRMsVjg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="ee3e"><a href="undefined">Jacqueline Jannotta</a> tells us about doing home exchanges. Have you ever thought of this as a possibility? Check out her article to learn the details!</p><div id="619b" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/free-lodging-as-you-explore-the-world-mi-casa-es-su-casa-7d94384fd681"> <div> <div> <h2>Free Lodging as You Explore the World? Mi Casa Es Su Casa</h2> <div><h3>Tips from my book “Let’s Leave the Country! A Guide to Your Family Year Abroad”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*gpQVtQUTzn0kOhvLhKXybQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="25c0"><a href="undefined">Michael DeFranceschi</a> shows us how to explore and enjoy our own backyards.</p><div id="a462" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/some-fun-and-creative-ideas-on-how-you-can-travel-in-your-hometown-667c3d944c9e"> <div> <div> <h2>Some Fun and Creative Ideas on How You Can “Travel” In Your Hometown</h2> <div><h3>Number three will blow your mind!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*w9GASJmDLmiVjVGP)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="ca9b"><a href="undefined">Ophélie Quillier</a> tells of a recent travel experience that left her exhausted. The worst is when you return home more tired than when you left. Learning from her experience will help you to rest and enjoy more.</p><div id="acad" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/you-dont-have-to-see-everything-when-you-travel-feada8dbbdd1"> <div> <div> <h2>You Don’t Have to See Everything When You Travel</h2> <div><h3>Learn from my experience and opt to slow-travel instead</h3></div> <div><p>medium.comm</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*El0Us4cGHq5C3A34)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="867c"><a href="undefined">Tiani Travels</a> gives us ideas on how to make your long-haul flight more pleasant.</p><div id="4a15" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-to-have-the-best-flight-of-your-life-without-paying-for-first-class-c93f3bf50808"> <div> <div> <h2>How To Have The Best Flight Of Your Life, Without Paying For First Class</h2> <div><h3>9 Hand Luggage Essentials For The Perfect Flight</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*4JU_-pQwUfvpWAMA)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="9f6d"><a href="undefined">Nathaniel Mellor</a> gives tips on how to get your first housesitting gig. I am also a housesitter and can see that this is solid advice for those interested. It is really a great way to travel!</p><div id="687f" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-to-get-your-first-house-sit-e8674218349a"> <div> <div> <h2>How To Get Your First House Sit</h2> <div><h3>My 3 Best Pieces of Advice</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*_HXCQxcnklTE2Ou9.jpg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><figure id="e866"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*rGjznYSO13gv0fSS"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@arnelhasanovic?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Arnel Hasanovic</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><h2 id="04af">Miscellaneous</h2><p id="e5c5"><a href="undefined">Audrey Stimson</a> provides a heartfelt account of what she has seen in nature and wonders if we will all remember how amazing it all once was.</p><div id="67d2" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/writing-about-wild-things-makes-me-sad-b0bd90832b30"> <div> <div> <h2>Writing About Wild Things Makes Me Sad</h2> <div><h3>Travels through a disappearing world.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*gz5TBIeKMO68BwQV)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="964a"><a href="undefined">Jay Davidson</a> tells us about times he has chosen to fly out of destinations instead of taking the transport he had planned to.</p><div id="3938" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/thats-it-i-m-flying-outta-here-819ae773e0ce"> <div> <div> <h2>That’s it: I’m flyin’ outta here!</h2> <div><h3>My best way out was by plane, and I’m glad I did that.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*3RXEwk0BjwmT9HWejZVdrA.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="da10"><a href="undefined">Vanessa Brown</a> tells us what makes her feel safe while she travels.</p><div id="7f22" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-travel-with-christopher-saint-christopher-14b0531c4ab5"> <div> <div> <h2>I Travel with Christopher, Saint Christopher</h2> <div><h3>Religious iconography that transcends religion</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*_hv_60DLtF9VKpDfrIjj6A.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7bd1"><a href="undefined">M. Elizabeth Blair</a> tells us how a girl scout adventure opened her eyes up to the world of travel.</p><div id="9e08" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-bicycle-trip-to-great-britain-changed-my-life-8bc2f87ba880"> <div> <div> <h2>A Bicycle Trip to Great Britain Changed My Life</h2> <div><h3>My first big adventure opened my eyes to the world</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*mZpx7mJTWQOnqydH)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="edb0"><a href="undefined">Tiani Travels</a> shares an idyllic travel journey with us.</p><div id="f748" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/its-all-about-the-journey-d98db375ae9c"> <div> <div> <h2>It’s All About The Journey</h2> <div><h3>Can you guess where you’re headed?</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*iPwhrzQ7rSnOLynJ)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="3eca">Well, that wraps up this week! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading these travel stories and hope that you do as well. Next week I will be handing the reigns back to <a href="undefined">Adrienne Beaumont</a> to get back to doing the wrap-ups! I’ve enjoyed doing them these past few weeks while she has been recovering from surgery.</p><p id="50e6">Again, on behalf of myself, <a href="undefined">Adrienne Beaumont</a>, <a href="undefined">Anne Bonfert</a>, <a href="undefined">JoAnn Ryan</a>, and <a href="undefined">The Sturg</a> I want to thank you for choosing Globetrotters as your travel story destination:)</p><p id="310c" type="7">Keep traveling!</p><p id="e23c"><b><i>PS. If I have missed a story or gotten something wrong, please let me know and I will correct it:)</i></b></p></article></body>

Globetrotters Stories 11–17 September

73 stories this week!

Photo by Nicola Nuttall on Unsplash

Wow Globetrotters! When I mentioned that last week was a slower than usual week, I think it sparked you all into action. I was amazed at the stories that came flooding in this week, especially all the food stories! Thank you all who are taking the time to capture your experiences and sharing them with us here at the publication.

One change to our rules that I wanted to mention, is that we will no longer accept stories that have been published farther back than 24 hours. We want to keep content on here relevant and fresh, so please don’t submit those old stories. If you want more eyes on your work, you can delete the old story, re-write it, then submit it again.

Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

Stories of the week

As usual I waited for stories to jump out at me so that I could list them as my picks for the week. This week it boils down to three and I just can’t choose one over the other so I chose them all.

If you haven’t read Vincent Van Patten’s writing then you really should. His writing is poetic, like reading a slow dance that moves across the page. His post below about moving to Osaka and learning the ways of the city is breathtakingly beautiful.

Tim Ward tells us about the viking built churches in Norway. I was so intrigued by them and he fills this article with some interesting details about the churches and their history.

“On the outside, they look like incredible, ominous, awe-inspiring pieces of art,”

I couldn’t help but pick Jasmine Ann Smith’s story about visiting Transylvania. First of all, I am from Romanian heritage, so her post already struck a chord with me. The food they ate brought back great memories from my childhood, but I also love the way that she tells this story. How she captured the mood of their tour guide was brilliant and I can guarantee that you will be chuckling all the way through it.

This was a submission to the monthly challenge.

JoAnn’s Weekly News

Our publication owner JoAnn Ryan provides us with her weekly news. Get caught up by clicking below.

Writer Spotlights

I’m quite sad to report that we had no writer spotlight stories this week. If you are new to Globetrotters, this is a great way to introduce yourselves by telling us about your traveling self. JoAnn has written a great post to spark your creativity in this prompt.

And if you need inspiration, here is a link to all of the spotlight stories that have been written so far.

September Monthly Challenge — The Harvest and The Food

YAY! There were so many submissions to the monthly challenge this week! Thank you to all of you who participated!

Our editor JoAnn Ryan shares some weirdo fruit in Trinidad, a favorite recipe, and tells us why she doesn’t grow her own food!

Melissa Morris shows us how to bake in Kenya with no electricity!

Valerie Delzer in her own words has an ‘eye opening’ (no pun intended, I’m sure) experience in Taiwan.

Jit Yih takes us on a food tour of parts of Italy. My mouth is literally watering!

CatHERine teaches us about moon cakes that are purchased for the mid-Autumn festival celebrated in August.

Osan Fernando tells about special foods that are available in Japan. I was especially impressed with the fact that Kit Kats are such a specialty there! Who knew?

Shelley Rohm sips port at its birthplace, Portugal. Yes, we count alcohol as food here at Globetrotters:)

I (Jillian) write about growing grapes in Bulgaria and what they are really used for.

Nishan Fuard takes us through a dim sum experience in Hong Kong.

Nella DiCarlo brings us to Italy in her recollections of the food produced there. But mostly remembers the grapevines and olive groves.

Daniel Carlson | Meandering Naturist shares about his experiences of dining in France. This time with clothes on;)

Stories from around the world are separated by continent.

Again we received submissions from every continent except Antartica this week. Who has been to Antarctica? We want to hear from you!

North America

Photo by Greg Rosenke on Unsplash

Erika Burkhalter takes us on board her ship at the beginning of her ‘UnCruise’ in Alaska.

The Truth As I Know It shows us the beauty of nature in Oregon.

Erika Burkhalter takes us on another journey, this time off the coast of the US. They were trying to reach Catalina Island, but mother nature had other plans in store for them.

Nishan Fuard takes us on an interesting journey around the block in Toronto, Canada.

Vishal Mehta takes us on a 3-hour hike in the Bay Area of California.

Aarti Tailor takes us to the cold winter of the Canadian Rockies. I will say, after growing up there, she hasn’t convinced me to go back for winter! But I will definitely say it is beautiful.

Sonja Glucksberg let’s us know about some things that surprised her in the US. As a Canadian, I am not surprised one bit by any of these. It is the same in my country, pretty much.

Pamela Oglesby takes us to the Adirondack Mountains in New York.

Kevin Shay takes us pool hopping and diamond hunting in Arkansas.

Central and South America

BW Dave tells about the weather in Costa Rica. When he says it rains in buckets, he is not joking. The most intense storms I have ever seen were in the rainy season in Costa Rica.

Camilo Vasquez takes us on a poetic journey through his home country of Columbia.

Africa

Photo by Hu Chen on Unsplash

Our editor Anne Bonfert takes us to a remote region of Namibia to find water in the desert.

Our editor Adrienne Beaumont provides us with ‘F’ on her A-Z list of favorite destinations. This time it is a city in Morocco. I loved Fes as well!

Europe

Simona Toma writes a poetic love letter to Juliet.

Daniel Carlson - Meandering Naturists takes us into the intimate lives of people living in central Amsterdam. And no, it’s not what you are thinking!

I had to laugh at KL Simmons account of Amsterdam. It is actually completely opposite of Daniels above. How strange that we can have such different experiences in the same city.

Tim Ward takes us on a tour of Viking-built churches in Norway. I was amazed that they used the same techniques as they did to build ships. What striking structures they are!

Kua Lina dishes the deets on Lisbon, Portugal. There is some great information in here if you are planning a trip there!

Diana Bernardo gives us a complete rundown of Budapest. It’s definitely a place that I want to visit, and I am even more intrigued now. Those ruin bars sound amazing!

Our editor Anne Bonfert shares day one of her trip to the Dolomites in Northern Italy. I am in love with those mountains!

Claudia M. Zedda shows us a few reasons to visit the mostly undiscovered island of Sardinia in Italy.

KL Simmons shows us the difference between living in a foreign country and visiting it. Sometimes things are not as you expect them to be.

Linda Ng takes us to Ireland on a tour of some places that she visited. Here are both parts 1 and 2.

Rui Alves dishes on some interesting, yet scary, places to visit in Portugal.

Scott-Ryan Abt takes us through an experience at a real beer garden in Munich, Germany. Looks like a lot of fun to be had there!

Tim Ward take us back to Norway again, this time telling us about the funny signs. “I dint fart, did you?” Read it to know!

Mark Ainscow recalls a time when he and his family had to make a hard decision during a precarious time.

TRAVEL STORIES BY GABE tells us about more culture shocks he has had since moving to Ireland in part 3.

Jay Davidson truly has me wanting to go to Paris with his tips in this article. He has been there 12 times! I guess he knows a thing or two about the city!

Simon Whaley takes us to a town in Wales called Fishguard. It has some very interesting history that you can learn before boarding the ferry to Ireland.

Susan Nanfeldt shares a long-standing tradition with us in Siena, Italy.

Our editor Anne Bonfert takes us to the high alpine in the Dolomites. I’m amazed at how similar the scenery is to the area where I grew up in the Canadian Rockies!

Elin Melaas shows us what teenagers love to do in London.

Mulan takes us recycling in Switzerland.

Asia

Photo by Meghraj Neupane on Unsplash

RT gives us a bit of a foodie and scenic tour of Georgia. It’s a country that I am certainly interested in visiting.

I wasn’t sure if Georgia fit in Europe or Asia and after reading this, I’m still not sure. But there are always lots of Europe articles, so here it sits.

M T Sutphin continues his journey in Thailand. It looks so beautiful but watch out for those crazy overloaded vehicles!

Thomas Manila shows us how he made it as a nomad in Thailand for six months.

Darren Weir takes us on part 2 of his cycling trip through Vietnam! It sounds like he certainly did work up an appetite.

And then takes us on to part three where the weather turns nasty!

Robert Knight tells us of his experience in Laos with some gentle giants.

And continues his journey with part two:

Jordhan Robinson tells us why travelers don’t tend to return to Vietnam, but they should!

Ari Love warns of scams when arriving to New Delhi. Watch out for this one hotel in particular!

Terry Dip lets us know what the worst thing in Cappadocia, Turkey is. It’s hard to imagine before you read it!

Australia/Australasia

Janin Lyndovsky writes of a very entertaining, yet sometimes stressful, camping adventure.

Travel Tips

Our editor Adrienne Beaumont compares hotels and hostels. I for one prefer hostels as there is more interaction between travelers at them, plus we can cook our own food. However, these days we prefer a private room to a dorm, which are usually available at all hostels these days.

Ophélie Quillier gives pointers for taking your dog to the beach. She also includes a handy map that tells what beaches allow dogs!

Jacqueline Jannotta tells us about doing home exchanges. Have you ever thought of this as a possibility? Check out her article to learn the details!

Michael DeFranceschi shows us how to explore and enjoy our own backyards.

Ophélie Quillier tells of a recent travel experience that left her exhausted. The worst is when you return home more tired than when you left. Learning from her experience will help you to rest and enjoy more.

Tiani Travels gives us ideas on how to make your long-haul flight more pleasant.

Nathaniel Mellor gives tips on how to get your first housesitting gig. I am also a housesitter and can see that this is solid advice for those interested. It is really a great way to travel!

Photo by Arnel Hasanovic on Unsplash

Miscellaneous

Audrey Stimson provides a heartfelt account of what she has seen in nature and wonders if we will all remember how amazing it all once was.

Jay Davidson tells us about times he has chosen to fly out of destinations instead of taking the transport he had planned to.

Vanessa Brown tells us what makes her feel safe while she travels.

M. Elizabeth Blair tells us how a girl scout adventure opened her eyes up to the world of travel.

Tiani Travels shares an idyllic travel journey with us.

Well, that wraps up this week! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading these travel stories and hope that you do as well. Next week I will be handing the reigns back to Adrienne Beaumont to get back to doing the wrap-ups! I’ve enjoyed doing them these past few weeks while she has been recovering from surgery.

Again, on behalf of myself, Adrienne Beaumont, Anne Bonfert, JoAnn Ryan, and The Sturg I want to thank you for choosing Globetrotters as your travel story destination:)

Keep traveling!

PS. If I have missed a story or gotten something wrong, please let me know and I will correct it:)

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