Kellie Paxian
Kellie Paxian
Expanding Friendships Through Travel
By Terri MarshallChanging careers from an estate and trust administrator (think death and taxes) to a travel journalist brought me more than a flexible fulfilling career. Read more
The World Experiences Humanity
South Dakota: An Underrated U.S. Road Trip
By Tara TadlockWhile most tourists may flock to the Californian coast for a road trip (and fairly so), travelers searching for something different should set their gaze on the Midwest towards South Dakota. Read more
United States Rail & Road Travel
Best LGBTQ+ Family-Friendly Destinations to Visit This Summer
By Bea KrasnerAs travel opens up again, summer vacation mode is in full force, so we’re looking towards places that are inclusive and welcoming of each and every traveller. We have created a list of top LGBTQ+ destinations to visit this summer that are fun for the whole family. Read more
The World Family Travel LGBTQ
College Street Coffee House: Where Kolkata Meets the World
By Sugato MukherjeeI have come to College Street Coffee House, an iconic café in Kolkata, India, after many years. The small but cavernous entrance of this 19th-century building and its dank staircase has remained just the same. Read more
India Food & Drink
Ellijay, Georgia: Extraordinarily out of the Ordinary
By Kathleen WallsSet in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Ellijay, a city in Gilmer County Georgia, is very different from the urbanized America that most visitors picture. Read more
United States Backpacking & Camping History
My Time in the Kingdom
By Thomasina TafurI’m encouraged that real change for women is happening in Saudi Arabia. Women can now drive, attend sporting events, and go to the cinema, and the government has recently approved women to travel outside of the country without a male guardian’s approval. Read more
Middle East Study or Teach Abroad
The water that brings life to the Arizona desert
By Breana JohnsonAlthough I’ve lived in Phoenix, Arizona for twenty years of my life, there are still times I wonder why on earth someone thought it would be a good idea to build a city in the middle of a desert with no water source. Read more
United States Off the Beaten Path
Music Made for All in The Shoals
By Kathleen WallsPerhaps no place in America has merged music from artists of all races more than The Shoals area, which consists of Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Read more
United States History Literature & Music
Chattanooga: A Story of History and Evolution
By Terri MarshallSituated in the valley below three surrounding mountains, Lookout, Raccoon and Signal, Chattanooga’s natural beauty speaks for itself. Read more
United States History
Zero-waste travel: Can it be done?
By Jessica BarrettAnd then there’s the zero-waste lifestyle, which advocates for reducing your personal and household waste as much as possible. Those who practice this way of life say it’s changed them, and many are keen to share their tips and tricks with others. Read more
The World Eco-tourism Sustainability
Why we all need (and deserve) a break
By Kellie PaxianThe past year (and then some) has left most people responsibly stuck at home, abiding by travel restrictions and doing their part not to spread the virus. This has come with many challenges in the mental health realm that have made us realize just how important travel is for our … Read more Read more
Africa Health & Wellness Transformative
Hampi: India’s Ruined Euphoric Village
By Deepika AkhsharHampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the southern part of India. Hampi was a prosperous city and the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Read more
India Architecture History
Shaping the rainbow nation: The role of Indians in South Africa
By Rachel FlynnWelcome to South Africa, the country with too many names! The list is long, but some of the most notable options include the Republic of South Africa, my absolute favourite country, Mzansi, and the rainbow nation. Read more
Africa Insights History
4 Incredible Places to Visit in Lake Toba, Sumatra
By Nayla AzmiLake Toba, or Danau Toba in Bahasa, is a huge, natural lake occupying the caldera of a supervolcano and an important site for the Batak Indigenous people. Read more
Asia Off the Beaten Path Indigenous
Taste the Local Lifestyle with Agritourism
By Breana JohnsonI bend to reach under a blueberry bush, knowing the juiciest berries are hiding underneath, where all the other pickers have missed them. Read more
The World Agritourism Lifestyle Food & Drink Sustainability