My nose tells me when I’m in a good bookstore. The prose defines much of the literary world. Who, what, when, and where dominate how we think about and engage with books. But for me, how a bookstore smells tells me everything I need to know about it. Think about it; what do you smell when you walk into a new bookstore? Usually, plastic. The sterile, and yes lovely, interiors of most modern books stores turn me off. They feel cold and distant from the physical world of literature. It’s solely when I smell the vanillaish aroma of old books…
Author: Savannah Herald
Vietnam and Cambodia are those kinds of places that standout to travelers. A bit exotic but not too far off the grid for those thatvalue safety and convenience. And with the internet making the world a smallerplace, things are quickly changing in these Southeast Asian countries โ somestuff for the best, others, not so much. While I’m all about getting off the beaten path, I think both of these countries have to be at the top of your travel bucket list. Beauty, culinary delights, and affordability are just a few of the reasons I would highly recommend exploring Vietnam and…
Breathtaking Cuisine in a Land of Breathtaking Cuisine I’ve long been a fan of Chettinad cuisine. It’s long been my favorite Indian cuisine, and that’s saying something. The diversity, flavors, and heartiness make it one of my favorite food cultures to explore. What stood out to me wasn’t the availability of beef, which is banned or rare in many states of India, but the quality of seafood. This makes sense given that Tamil Nadu and Kerala border the Arabian Sea, Laccadive Sea or Lakshamandeep Sea, and the Bay of Bengal. Let me tell you right now, Meen Kuzhambu is lifechanging.…
Krakow PolandThereโs no barrier to entry in photography. Especially in todayโs world with high-quality camera gear thatโs affordable, a culture starved for photography, and ample travel opportunities. But what comes with this openness are the pitfalls of privilege. The disregard for the human condition and a sense of privacy. Iโm not going to tell you what to do and not. Iโm going to invite you to think about your action and develop a personal code of conduct. 5 things you keep in mind at all times when shooting. 1. Never shoot children without the parent’s permission or showing them the…
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] I’m blessed to have built a career in travel journalism over the last 12 years. Putting myself in the position to field hundreds of questions weekly across my platforms ranging from the best destinations around the world to the safety concerns of marginalized peoples. While Im honored to have this responsibility and trust thrust upon me, it can be time-consuming and at times, frustrating. A sentiment many other travel creators share.While it can appear to be a 1 on 1 exchange between you and the creator, it’s more likely a 100 to 1 or even more. With some…
Itโs sometimes difficult to know where we should start when it comes to moving abroad. One rule of thumb is to always follow the money. Once youโve got the job abroad, everything else is smooth sailing from there! Here are 4 tips to help you to secure the international bag: 1. Use your networkOne of the biggest hurdles youโll face when applying for jobs abroad is to find someone that lives in your dream city, and can give you the inside scoop on professional scene. With so many networking sites like Linkedin, Group.me, and even Facebook, this isnโt such a…
4) SHORT DAYS, LONG NIGHTS The most challenging part about seeing the glorious views of Iceland is that you have to do it in a timely fashion. During fall/winter, the sun usually rises at 11AM and sets at about 5;30PM, so you only have 6-7 hours of daylight. Planning your day and how you choose to use is a good move because you definitely want to catch the amazing lighting for epic photos. 5) DINING AND EXCURSIONS CAN BE EXPENSIVE Getting to Iceland might be inexpensive but prices begin to change when you arrive. According to Iceland Magazine, โconsumer prices…
If you ever think about planning a trip to Stockholm there will be main things that you need to plan. You need to know your flights, what activities to do and most of all will need a place to stay. I would recommend the Downtown Camper by Scandic because it gives you elements of camping but you are indoors, and then some.The hotel is in a very desirable area of Stockholm as within a five to ten-minute walking radius you can find food, shopping, and transportation. If you walk straight out the door, mind the road, and enter the courtyard,…
Weโve been in a global pandemic for a little over a year now, and itโs time we adapted to the new normal. One area in particular that I know many parents are curious about is how we can travel with our babies safely. After almost two years of no vacation, my husband and I decided it was time to go on a vacation. In addition to adjusting to the new norm of traveling, this would be the first time we traveled with our one-year-old darling daughter. My anxiety immediately kicked in because the numbers, while decreasing, are still high. In…