This is Part 3 of our “Travel Don’ts” series I have travelled to 28 countries and over 20 US states. I have loved all of them for a variety of reasons and each place has offered something unique. However, no place has captured my imagination more than Istanbul, Turkey. There is no other place like it! It is where East meets West, Europe meets…
Month: January 2019
Domestic Transformational Travel: You have to get out of your own backyard!
By Victor Avila, Jr. INTRODUCTION Many of us would like to travel to places that are exotic, have historical significance – maybe our parents or grandparents were born there – or we would like to learn about a new culture or a language. Can we afford it? Do we have time to get away? Are…
What you ‘Don’t’ want to do in each county in Ireland!
This is part 2 of our series, “Travel Don’ts“, highlighting what you DON’T want to do in different countries The Emerald Isle is full of gorgeous scenery, immersed in history, defined by it’s lovely people and, most importantly, is home to the best craic in the world! However, just like anywhere else, there are certainly things you Don’t want to do in different parts of the island. As you make your way around Ireland, I…
Is Russia rightly sceptical of the West?
I feel I will have to provide a few disclaimers throughout this article to be able to pull this argument off, but I’ve never been afraid of a challenge… Disclaimer: This is not an article in support of Russia or to garner any sympathy for the country – I know that its government is steeped…
Why has Uber struggled in Belfast?
Originally published on Northern Slant@NorthernSlant As a former Uber driver from the United States and a patron of the app seemingly since its existence, I have often wondered why Uber has had difficulty gaining traction in Belfast. Back home, the company seems to be taking the ‘ridesharing’ industry by storm just about everywhere. In the tech savvy and…
Top 10 Travel Don’ts
Part 1 of our “Travel Dont’s” series For all the successful travel I have done, wonderful stories I have come back with and beautiful people I have met, I have also had a few hiccups and surprises along the way. As with most things in life, nothing is perfect and you cannot be prepared for everything while globe-trekking. Not to say…
Transformational Travel: Why not conflict transformation?
Originally published on BootsnAll@Bootsnall In my life, I have been blessed to be able to study abroad, work abroad and to travel extensively overseas. I’ve been a TEFL instructor, a tour guide and a study abroad director. I have experienced the ins and outs of the food and beverage industry on several continents. I’ve backpacked…