If you’re reading this, you may be a traveler. You’re also likely driven to understand and appreciate other cultures. Engaging with other cultures is, after all, one of the most…
Avoiding Appropriation: Celebrating Día de los Muertos
Celebrating at “Muertos de la Risa” in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Image by Ann Santori. A bit about me: Having studied Spanish for four years in high school (and…
Take Nothing, Leave Nothing: A Guide to Cultural Interchange
Culture is not fashion. Image from lucidityfestival.com. When you’re a world traveler, you tend to encounter a variety of cultures, environments, and languages that are totally different from your own….