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Bread as Spoon: A Casablanca Lunch That Changed How I Think About Hospitality

The tagine lid lifted with a soft clink. Steam rose up in slow, fragrant ribbons of salt, citrus, and warm spice. After a morning of shopping at the market and cooking side-by-side with Chamsi in her Casablanca home, I tasted more than a great meal. I tasted how Moroccan hospitality works. I chase culture through real experiences as a seasoned travel writer and photographer. I’ll show you what this Casablanca cooking class taught me about flavor, table manners, and belonging.

By |2026-04-10T22:58:03-04:00April 10, 2026|Cultural Heritage, Food & Drink|Comments Off on Bread as Spoon: A Casablanca Lunch That Changed How I Think About Hospitality

Exploring the Riches of the Legendary Mekong River

A lifeline uniting six countries, the Mekong River flows from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia. Beginning in Tibet, it traverses China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam en route to the broad South China Sea. For thousands of years, the fabled thoroughfare has provided a connection for merchants and traders from China to Southeast Asia.

By |2026-04-08T14:52:10-04:00April 7, 2026|Asia, Cruising, Travel By Design|Comments Off on Exploring the Riches of the Legendary Mekong River

Last Chance Tourism: Exploring our Planet’s Fragile Wonders

A growing trend among travelers is Last Chance Tourism (LCT)—a bittersweet form of exploration driven by the urgency to experience the world's most fragile and endangered destinations before they disappear. Whether it’s walking among calving glaciers, snorkeling over bleached coral reefs, or photographing sinking cities, LCT embodies both a celebration of Earth's beauty and a stark reminder of our collective impact on its future.

By |2026-04-04T05:00:18-04:00April 4, 2026|Conservation, Experiences, Sustainable Travel, The World|Comments Off on Last Chance Tourism: Exploring our Planet’s Fragile Wonders

Flaws in American Democracy examined and Home Exchanges for Travel

Author Elizabeth Rusch joins World Footprints to examine what American democracy looks like from abroad, where the United States falls short, and what other countries can teach us about representation, participation and reform. She also shares how travel, cultural immersion and home exchange experiences have influenced her life and writing.

A Walking Tour Highlighting a Mumbai Slum’s Innovative Industry

Dharavi, in central Mumbai, is considered one of the largest slums in Asia, but deep within this neighborhood, below the shanty grey roofs, loosely comprised of scavenged, upcycled metal, lives a resourceful and innovative community that plays an imperative role in Mumbai’s city-wide waste management.

Teaching Children to Appreciate Diversity

The best way to travel with the intent of exploring diversity is to ditch the touristy places. Sometimes, tourist attractions bring people from all over the world — the Grand Canyon or Disneyland, for example.

By |2026-03-29T03:30:03-04:00March 29, 2026|Family Travel, Insights, Social Responsibility, The Arts, The World|Comments Off on Teaching Children to Appreciate Diversity

Dark Tourism in Cambodia: Exploitation and Cultural Insensitivity

Over four years in the early 1970s, Cambodia, a Southeast Asian country now frequented by backpacking tourists, faced one of the worst human atrocities imaginable-- a state-sponsored genocide wiping out one-third of the nation’s population.

By |2026-03-23T06:31:19-04:00March 23, 2026|Asia, Insights, Social Responsibility|1 Comment

Searching for Monsters and Magic in the Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands are a place of ancient history, stunning natural beauty, and magic. Among the older generations, some claim that high in its earthy hills you’ll find the homes of creatures only heard about in legend.

By |2026-03-20T05:09:22-04:00March 20, 2026|History, Off the Beaten Path, United Kingdom|Comments Off on Searching for Monsters and Magic in the Scottish Highlands

Mexican Mystique – Discover the Magical Towns of Nayarit

Known as Pueblos Magicos, (magical towns), these gems of Nayarit are recognized by the Mexican government for their unique cultural or historical significance. The hamlets are prime destinations for visitors seeking more than pristine coastal sands.

By |2026-03-18T05:40:10-04:00March 17, 2026|Cultural Heritage, Mexico|Comments Off on Mexican Mystique – Discover the Magical Towns of Nayarit
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