If you have ever admired other travelers' photos and wondered how to improve your own, this post is for you. We share five tips that have improved our photography... and they're not the internet's usual tips! #photography #openwidetheworld
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Día de los muertos is a festival that travelers are increasingly likely to encounter, not just in Mexico, but all around the United States every October and November. Our guide to Day of the Dead altars (“altares de muertos”) and their accompanying offerings ("ofrendas") helps travelers understand a centerpiece of the celebration. #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #openwidetheworld
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Route 66, "America's Mother Road," celebrates its birthday in November. Check out a few fun facts about the first 90 years along "America's Main Street!" #route66 #openwidetheworld
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While Canada apparently consumes more donuts per capita than any other nation, the U.S. is known for making the donut a culinary and cultural institution. Here's a little peak into the American donut, which has been at times a poor man's staple, at times a gastronomic work of art.
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Vacation packing lists are a dime a dozen on the internet. The problem is: they tend to restate the obvious, the things we already planned to pack. Here are 9 unusual things we're glad we packed for Europe!
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Can you believe the original names of these 5 U.S. destinations? You may have visited without even knowing it! #travel #openwidetheworld
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We can't all travel all the time. But we can keep the traveler's spirit alive, even when stuck at home. Here are our top nine tips for feeding wanderlust when we're not on the move. #travel #openwidetheworld
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Did you know? There are approximately 40 different calendars in use around the world today. Check out this brief primer on lunar, lunisolar, and solar calendars, and the people who use them. Just might come in handy in your travels!
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