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8 Funny Travel Books Every Needs to Read

There is nothing better than finding a reason to laugh on the road. The following eight books are some of the funniest travel books ever written. The list…

Bodh Gaya: Place of Buddha’s Enlightenment

Bodh Gaya, India was the location of Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment. The Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under a Bodhi tree. The ancestor of that tree is housed at the…

The Bavarian Maibaum Festival

The Maibaum or Maypole festival is a typical Bavarian cultural event. It has been taking place in towns throughout Germany and Austria since the 16th century. Follow the…

The Uros of Lake Titicaca

The pre-Incan Uros live on a series of floating islands on Lake Titicaca in Peru. The lake is located on the border of Peru and neighboring Bolivia. At…

3 Perfect Places to Befriend a Buddhist Monk

1. Luang Prabang, Laos Luang Prabang is an enchanting town in Southeast Asia. It has numerous Buddhist Temples (Wats) that are filled with novices and monks practicing their…

The Best Pizza in NYC

1. Di Fara Pizza Domenico De Marco is the master of pizza-making. Di Fara Pizza thrives based on the mouthwatering flavor of each bite of his fresh pies….

Cusco, Peru: A Photographic Journey

  Cusco was the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Peruvians continue to proudly point out the remaining aspects of the culture including a durable Inca stone wall….

Recycled Masterpiece: Chandigarh’s Rock Garden

Chandigarh, India is a pleasant surprise to travelers who have braved the chaos of the country’s rickshaw-filled roads. The streets of this urban center are well-ordered with sculptures…

Matanzas Beyond the Resorts

Natural beauty, rural communities, and urban centers meet in the Cuban province of Matanzas. Famous for their Varadero beach, Matanzas is the second largest province in Cuba. While…

Study Abroad: An Inside Look

Dr. Craig ‘Kwesi’ Brookins is an Associate Professor of Psychology at NC State University. He also leads a series of study abroad programs to various parts of Africa….