My parents moved from the Philippines to America from 1989-1992, so I was born and raised right here in America. While they tried to hold onto their culture and raise us following Filipino traditions, it was hard to stop my sister and me from absorbing the Western lifestyle. So, in an attempt to reconnect to…
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Cultural Lessons from Saint Petersburg, Russia: 48 Hours of Historical Overload
Russia is an…interesting case. I’ve never met anyone who was dying to visit Russia, but I think that if you want to know, understand, and see European history, you’ve got to at least consider visiting Russia. Honestly, that wasn’t my intention when I visited. My parents wanted to go on a vacation together and since…
Cultural Lessons from Peru: The Importance of Responsible Travel
Cusco, Peru: the Promise Land for hippie solo travelers. First, the actual city. A quick Google search on the city told me that it is considered the capital of the Inca Empire and receives roughly 2 million tourist a year. Situated 3,400m above sea level near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes, the views are…
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