The Five Travel Tags:
These are the FIVE things that all travel should include to ensure a COMPLETE travel experience
Who are your ancestors?
BECOME
our culture….on the couch. Learning about the history of a land and bridging cultural gaps brings us together as people. Our passion for life is embedded in the art, music, dance, literature, sculptures, and the ruins left by our ancestors. Let’s explore the soul of each country and bring back the love of life to our communities and inspire each person to live fully.
FREE
education? Why not study abroad? Having the courage to expand our lives to learn about the sciences of life is paramount. Learning about the laws of the land, the emphasis of education, why certain countries focus on math and science, why women are not allowed to study in some countries. Being knowledgeable about the plight of inclusivity in other countries will give us the opportunity to see the beauty in each of us.History’s not just one story! Talk to the people, play with the kids, chat with the elders. Uncover the untold stories.
FOOD is culture and that is a universal truth for everyone on this planet 🙂 Why go overseas just to find the coffee shop or fast food place that you usually eat?? People should eat something unique to that location. Pizza tastes different in Italy but so does olive oil! Are you ready to step on olives and taste the difference of fresh pressed? In Bolivia, McDonald’s was run out of the country, distinguishing it as the only nation to ever do so.
Why? Not because the people were against the food per se, but because to the Bolivian people, a meal should be prepared with love, dedication, certain hygiene standards and proper cook- time. Whenever you go to a country, take the time to feel the love.
Real food, real life!!
People take so much from travel destinations (gifts, food, pictures) that we don’t always think to leave a legacy. We have the ability to show people of the world what Americans are like, what women in America are like, what
BLACK, AMERICAN WOMEN
are like. We are each ambassadors! Is there an opportunity to volunteer while you’re there? NO time for that? Try buying souvenirs from a local artisan or finding a Fair Trade Market. Fair Trade keeps women and girls from being in sex trafficking rings, early marriage, adds income so that girls can get an education and directly impacts residents. You can get Duty Free products from anywhere and the money you spend won’t carry nearly as much weight as when you spend on Fair Trade.
Lighting the way for future generations. The blessing is in the giving. Be a part of the global community!
FUN FUN FUN!!!
Do something different while you’re out. Don’t just sit in the hotel, eat and drink the whole time. Zip line, kayak, hike, find out what adventure is unique to that location and
GET ON BOARD!
Do something that you cannot do in your neck of the woods then come back home and share your experience.
The FIVE TRAVEL TAGS can be applied to ANY TRAVEL; business, pleasure, romantic, study abroad or weekend getaway. If you have a trip booked now, see how many of the TAGS you can experience.
