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The Best and My Favorite Hotels Around the World By Angela Parinas Graphic by Catarina Koehler From a young age, my parents began taking my siblings and I on yearly trips—stressing the importance of knowing many cultures, meeting different people, trying diverse foods, and exploring unique cities. I fell in love with travel, with the history, the plane food, the sights, the languages, and the traditions. But what I have fallen in love with most are the hotels. I’ve had a coup
Angela Parinas
Apr 30
EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH THE BUZZ
From Check-in to Check-out
The Best and My Favorite Hotels Around the World By Angela Parinas Graphic by Catarina Koehler From a young age, my parents began taking my siblings and I on yearly trips—stressing the importance of knowing many cultures, meeting different people, trying diverse foods, and exploring unique cities. I fell in love with travel, with the history, the plane food, the sights, the languages, and the traditions. But what I have fallen in love with most are the hotels. I’ve had a coup
Angela Parinas
Apr 304 min read
Tinder Abroad
Problematic Situationship or Travel Goldmine By Layan Boulon Graphic by Katie-Ann Small “Be a traveler. Not a tourist.” Anthony Bourdain's wise words probably weren’t talking about downloading tinder upon landing in your next travel destination, but I would argue you should. Traveling can be euphoric. Whether it’s eating the best chicken tagine you’ve ever had or climbing the highest mountain you’ve ever climbed, you’re free from the stressors of your life. Before that, thoug
Layan Boulon
Apr 234 min read
Embrace the Hunter-Gatherer in You: Sidequest on a Budget
Traveling Doesn’t Have to Mean Flying—It Can Be as Simple as a Short Train Ride Away By Tiffany Wong It's Saturday morning, you're calling your friend and debating what tomorrow's plan is. Newbury? No, you've been there practically every weekend at this point. You're tired of busy crowds, slow walkers, and the same 10 shops; any more, and the staff will start calling you by name. Besides, in the city, when you get back you’re more tired than when you left. Shopping feels mo
Tiffany Wong
Apr 163 min read
Be a Traveler, Not a Tourist: The World According to Anthony Bourdain
A look into the principles and perspectives of the iconic chef. By Natalie Shin Graphic by Creative Team My first memory of Anthony Bourdain involved CNN and my mother. CNN reported the premature loss of the chef-turned-author-turned-television-host on our TV screen, while my mother—a woman who turned to his shows for a taste of worlds she never quite got to experience—shook her head and muttered about how young he was. I don’t remember thinking much about this headline at th
Natalie Shin
Apr 94 min read
Hostels: Affordable Alternatives or House of Horrors?
If you trust third-party booking sites, book a hostel. By Layan Boulon Graphic by Sisi Chen My best friend Chloe and I had just landed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We’d spent days planning this big city trip from our small island home, Penang, where we were interning. The cafes were pinned, the landmarks mapped, the timing from the Batik Factory to the Batu Caves perfectly scheduled. Scanning Trip.com and GetYourGuide had replaced TikTok time. We compared ratings to reviews to
Layan Boulon
Apr 23 min read
Why Does Every City Feel the Same Now?
It All Blurs Together Until You Get a Little Lost By Anya Yasenovets Photograph by Mia Bianco I travel because I want to know what different cultures look, taste, and sound like. I am curious about how life feels in different countries, but often, Dubai reminds me of New York City, and San Juan resembles Boston. Most places I have traveled to feature the same touristy streets with the same stores and the same latte art. Competition for visitors has led cities to be increa
Anya Yasenovets
Mar 262 min read
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