Dance Your Way Around the World Dance is a form of art as old as civilization itself. The earliest evidence of dance dates back to at least 3300 BC, during which time it is thought to have been used as a tool for social interaction. All throughout history and across all cultures, dance has been …
How Travelers Can Balance Work & Play Guest Post by Toby Israel This week we have a guest post from Konverser Toby Israel. Toby is the Storyteller in Chief at NuMundo—an organization that connects people with eco-friendly, sustainable travel experiences. Keep reading for Toby’s perspective on work-life balance and for a special offer from NuMundo …
Konversation with Literature Scholar Samcha Lowang For this week’s Konversation, we are talking to Samcha Lowang. Originally from Arunchal Pradesh, India, Samcha is currently working on her PhD in literature in New Delhi, India. In addition to reading, she loves writing, traveling, history, DIY projects, and fashion. She offers sessions on all of the above …
Konversation with Sarah Allmon: Choir Teacher, World Traveler, Language Lover, and Fashionista Konversai is starting a “Konversations” series as part of our blog where we conduct interviews with our users and learn more about who they are and what they do, both on and off Konversai. This week, we interviewed Sarah Allmon (brzyskis), a middle …
11 Environmentally Friendly Travel Destinations Sustainability is a hot topic today, particularly when it comes to travel. As society is becoming increasingly conscious of its impact on the environment, eco-tourism has also been gaining popularity. Although many people might think that environmentally friendly and travel do not belong in the same sentence, several countries around …
8 Stunning Travel Destinations for Architecture Aficionados Imagine looking out the window of an airplane as it makes its descent into its travel destination. Are you filled with a sense of wonder as you think about taking in the breathtaking views of the buildings and the cityscape as a whole, anticipating being able to see …
28 Cultural Festivals Around the World You Don’t Want to Miss Interacting with local people in a foreign place is one of the most transformational experiences one can have while traveling. What better way to truly get insight into a new culture than to spend time with those who live it day in and day …
7 Ways Transformational Travel Will Change Your Life Path Guest Blog by Matthew Mason of NuMundo We travel because we are seekers. Our realities feel unfulfilling or discordant. A nagging voice whispers that there is more to life, to the world, and to ourselves. Yet it eludes us, this sense of contentment, of “making it,” …
No-Fear Guide to Being Sick while Traveling Abroad So you’re super pumped for your trip abroad—a trip you’ve probably been looking forward to for months. After all your preparation and packing, you finally arrive, anxious to get your adventure started and to check off all those activities you have on your itinerary. But then the …
Handy Guide to Expressions and Slang in Spanish-Speaking Countries In a previous blog, we explored some of the differences between British and American English. Especially in the case of expressions and slang, Americans and Brits often find themselves “divided by a common language,” if you will. However, as any second-language learner or traveler knows, this …
