Getting out of your daily routine and the demands of the rat race and unplugging for some time, while you reboot, recharge, and reconnect is one of the best ways to reset and find peace. In these days and times where the average person’s attention span is only 8 seconds and where we are bombarded by advertising, social media, negative news stories, and the stresses … [Read more...]
Oh, The Air Up There | Mountaineering, Is It For You?
Photo Credit Grant Ritchie Mountaineering is a type of climbing and can include a variety of terrains such as rock, snow, ice, and dirt among other terrains, to reach a summit (the mountain top). Mountaineering climbs range from short day trips to multi-day or multi-week trips and sometimes as long as a several-month expedition. Mountaineering has never really been … [Read more...]
Top 5 Countries For White Water Rafting
Image credit: RockyMountaineer.com As someone who embraces off the beaten path forms of travel and “adventurous” outdoor experiences and someone who refuses to be limited by societal norms and standards of me based on my gender and race, I bring you five countries that boast the best white water rafting in the world and why you should try it. Before we get into the where, … [Read more...]
Not A Polyglot? 6 Reasons Travelers Should Level Up Their Language Skills
Language, beyond the obvious use as the primary communication mechanism between people, is one of the most important parts of culture globally. Language carries reference and meanings beyond itself. The meanings in the language characterize the culture of a particular people or place. As a traveler, to truly interact with a culture, you must utilize the language. PTE Plus can … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Go to Shenandoah National Park Immediately
In my opinion, the Shenandoah Valley is one of the most beautiful parts of the state of Virginia and at its’ heart lies the crown jewel the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). The SNP is one of 58 parks in the U.S. National Parks Services system under the Department of the Interior. I have always had a fascination with the Appalachian Trail (AT) and knew that part of the AT lies … [Read more...]