Taipei's Magical Bei Tou Hot Springs
by Chris Banducci on May 18, 2013Photos by Elizabeth Banducci
Flowers & Tulips Gone Mad in the Netherlands
by Sherry Ott on May 18, 2013I used to treat myself to a bouquet of flowers weekly to spruce up my apartment and my attitude. Seriously – how ...
The Baltic Sea's Hara Miltary Base, Once Home to Soviets Before Independence
by Renee Blodgett on May 18, 2013An hour or so outside of Tallinn Estonia, along the coast of the Baltic Sea, lies an abandoned Soviet submarine base next ...
Step Back to the Early 19th Century in Muhu Island's Koguva Village
by Renee Blodgett on May 17, 2013A magical part of Muhu Island off the coast of Estonia is its rural charm and the people. Koguva Village, the best ...
Celebrating Motherhood, Womenhood & Children in Guatemala
by Rachel Denning on May 17, 2013It’s 3:42 a.m. The bombs are bursting in air, along with firecrackers and rockets, and music is playing over a loud speaker, while ...
Karaim Cuisine in Lithuania: Savuka to Your Golden Colored Krupnik!
by Renee Blodgett on May 16, 2013Trakai-based Kybynlar in Lithuania, isn't an ordinary eatery. Run by a Karaim family, they serve tasty Kibinas, in a Turkish like style. ...
Events & Festivals
Sri Lanka's Sacred Esala Perahera Festival
by Brook Bentley on May 18, 2013According to Buddhist culture, the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada) of the Buddha is the most valued object of worship. Currently the sacred tooth relic is in the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, Sri Lanka. As a ...
Finland's Largest Gourmet Food and Wine Festival
by Susan McKee on May 18, 2013Taste of Helsinki, the largest gourmet food and wine festival in Finland, will once again take over Kansalaistorin Puisto, Töölönlahti, in the city center from June 13 through 16, 2013. The menus are being created by 12 of what are considered ...
Oahu & Maui: Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in September
by Brook Bentley on May 17, 2013This September, the third Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival will be taking place for over a week. Held on Oahu as well as Maui the festival strives to bring the Hawaiian Islands to life. The festival is boasting internationally ...
Festival Telik Jailolo Spices Things Up In Indonesia With Island Treasures
by Brook Bentley on May 15, 2013East Indonesian culture is being celebrated this May 16th-18th via Festival Telik Jailolo. This annual cultural festival is on its 5th year and takes place in Jailolo, West Halmahera, and its purpose is to allow people to witness the richness ...
Expose Your Superhero & Superpower Art at San Francisco Event
by Renee Blodgett on May 15, 2013The Cartoon Art Museum and Art RockX! are throwing an "Expose your Super Power" Show this week in San Francisco, encouraging people to come dressed as their favorite superhero or just to "bring that superpower you always wanted to possess." The ...
North America
Hiking A World Wonder: 3 Great Grand Canyon Routes
by Francis Tapon on May 18, 2013Every year, thousands of hikers come to Grand Canyon National Park to hike the ...
Steve Aoki's New Surreal Video: A World Where Biology & Machines Meet
by Renee Blodgett on May 17, 2013Electronic musician Steve Aoki releases his new music video, showing in an eerie and ...
Oahu & Maui: Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in September
by Brook Bentley on May 17, 2013This September, the third Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival will be taking place ...
Europe
Flowers & Tulips Gone Mad in the Netherlands
by Sherry Ott on May 18, 2013I used to treat myself to a bouquet of flowers weekly to spruce up ...
The Baltic Sea's Hara Miltary Base, Once Home to Soviets Before Independence
by Renee Blodgett on May 18, 2013An hour or so outside of Tallinn Estonia, along the coast of the Baltic ...
Finland's Largest Gourmet Food and Wine Festival
by Susan McKee on May 18, 2013Taste of Helsinki, the largest gourmet food and wine festival in Finland, will once ...
Lodging
Rajasthan’s Samodes: A Unique Experience & Oh So Royal
by Aline Dobbie on May 16, 2013I had long wanted to visit the Samode properties in Rajasthan India and then someone distinguished raved about their newish safari lodge at Bandhavgarh. That was the stimulus I needed and we arrived in mid February to stay at Samode Haveli ...
Lap Up the Luxury on Muhu Island's Pädaste Manor
by Renee Blodgett on May 15, 2013Estonia isn't just about the city of Tallinn, which albeit a beautiful and historical stop, won't give you the rich textures and diversity of Estonia's culture or people. Enter the natural and beautiful destination of Muhu Island. Those who are ...
HOSHINOYA: Okinawa’s Taketomi Island Traditions and Tin Nu Breathing
by Jessica Festa on May 12, 2013“We create a culture here based on traditions while coexisting with nature,” explains Kyoko, the marketing representative for HOSHINOYA Resorts, which includes the property we’re currently touring, HOSHINOYA Okinawa. “The design of the property is based on the traditions and ...
Lithuanian Lap of Luxury at the New Kempinski in Vilnius
by Renee Blodgett on May 09, 2013Not even a year old yet, the new Kempinski Hotel in Vilnius Lithuania opened up this past September, making it their first property in the Baltic states. Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square offers neoclassical grandeur with a contemporary casual elegance and ...
A Taste of Alaskan Sky, Earth and Trees
by Renee Blodgett on May 09, 2013A Taste of Alaska Lodge is situated on 280 natural wooded acres near Fairbanks, Alaska. The property features views of the Alaska Range Mountains, Mt. McKinley (Denali) and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, in addition to the beautiful surrounding acreage. The original 160 ...
Arts
Copenhagen's Cool Construction Via a Most Unusual Open Air Art Exhibition
by Sherry Ott on May 16, 2013I felt as if the whole city of Copenhagen was under construction. All of ...
Expose Your Superhero & Superpower Art at San Francisco Event
by Renee Blodgett on May 15, 2013The Cartoon Art Museum and Art RockX! are throwing an "Expose your Super Power" ...
5 Festivals in America's Southeast Perfect for a Mother's Day Celebration
by Renee Blodgett on May 10, 2013I'm not sure if they celebrate Mother's Day with more vigor in the states ...
Food/Wine
Finland's Largest Gourmet Food and Wine Festival
by Susan McKee on May 18, 2013Taste of Helsinki, the largest gourmet food and wine festival in Finland, will once ...
Oahu & Maui: Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in September
by Brook Bentley on May 17, 2013This September, the third Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival will be taking place ...
Hawaiian Meets Chinese Cuisine in Honolulu's Chinatown
by Renee Blodgett on May 17, 2013Here's a visual of what its like to eat and walk through Honolulu's Chinatown ...
Asia
Chinese Temples & Fabulous Food Specialties in Thailand
by MJ Klein on May 18, 2013This was my last full day in Thailand on this trip. I did not ...
Taipei's Magical Bei Tou Hot Springs
by Chris Banducci on May 18, 2013Photos by Elizabeth Banducci
Sri Lanka's Sacred Esala Perahera Festival
by Brook Bentley on May 18, 2013According to Buddhist culture, the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada) of the Buddha is the ...
Pacific
Down Under's Melbourne: What's Hitting Their Culinary Scene
by Jessica Festa on May 06, 2013Australia is undoubtedly one of the world’s best food and wine destinations, specifically Melbourne. ...
Where to go in the World for Great Whale Watching
by Carrie Kellenberger on May 04, 2013Seeing whales in the wild is one of the most breath-taking sights that nature ...
The Exotic Nature of Traveling by Railway Around the World
by Robert Schrader on May 02, 2013Train travel has always allured me, in spite of the fact that I grew ...
Products
Great Travel Find: Foldable Soft Bags in Fun Colors from Lipault
by Renee Blodgett on May 18, 2013French designer François Lipovetsky is behind the Lipault Paris luggage collection. Lipault combines modern design and ergonomic functionality into a product that is fashionable and remarkably lightweight yet still durable. Lipault's collection of brightly-colored, lightweight trolleys and wheeled duffels are ...
Add Fun, Slim & Sophistication to Your Phone
by Renee Blodgett on May 17, 2013Here's a fun but slim and luxurious phone style that adds a little sophisticated to your world. It's a dual feminine flip phone, that allows you to output voice. It has bluetooth, an alarm clock and supports the ability to ...
Mobile Snapping: The Art of iPhoneography On The Road
by Robert Schrader on May 16, 2013I’m a bit of snob when it comes to travel photography. Not because I believe my travel photography is objectively better than anyone else’s, mind you, but because I believe that travel photographers should always prioritize detail, nuance and quality ...
Schedule, Share and Discover Lifestyle Businesses via Kuyam
by Brook Bentley on May 15, 2013If you have ever wanted Yelp and OpenTable to merge then you will be happy to hear about Kuyam. Kuyam is a new innovative online scheduling platform. Essentially it allows busy people to find and have lifestyle appointments booked in just ...
Wifi Sugar: Making Internet Surfing Sweet Again
by Brook Bentley on May 13, 2013Today’s on the go lifestyle in the 21st century warrants the need to connect to public wifi on a fairly regular basis. Whether you are out on a business trip, sitting in a coffee shop, or passing time in the ...
South America
A Glimpse of Medellín Colombia and Yanque Perú
by Robert Schrader on May 18, 2013Below, Medellín, Colombia and Yanque, Perú.
Bull Penis Soup Anyone? Expand Your Palette in Latin & South America
by Jessica Festa on May 16, 20131. Bull Penis Soup, Bolivia Called Caldo de Cardan, this soup contains bull penis and ...
South America Bus Travel: The Trip is Your Oyster
by Jessica Festa on May 15, 2013First-timers to South America will probably find the bus system daunting in the beginning. ...
Central America
Celebrating Motherhood, Womenhood & Children in Guatemala
by Rachel Denning on May 17, 2013It’s 3:42 a.m. The bombs are bursting in air, along with firecrackers and rockets, and ...
Bull Penis Soup Anyone? Expand Your Palette in Latin & South America
by Jessica Festa on May 16, 20131. Bull Penis Soup, Bolivia Called Caldo de Cardan, this soup contains bull penis and ...
This Year's El Salvador Cultural Festivals: Top 8 Picks
by Renee Blodgett on May 09, 2013El Salvador, like most of Central America, has some notable festivals -- here is ...
Africa
How To Take In Tunisia, From the Culture to Camels and the Beach
by Carrie Kellenberger on May 11, 2013Tunisia is a fantastic country that is rich in culture and history, as well ...
Discovering an Albino Half Gray, Blue-Eyed Elephant
by Rich Laburn on May 06, 2013When ranger, Jess Boon arrived back from morning game drive one day last week ...
The Best Of: Discovering Ghanian Tradition & Food
by Jessica Festa on May 03, 2013Fufu In Ground Nut Soup Usually served in a base of Ground Nut Soup, this ...
Green
Style Up With a WOODCHUCK Skin On a Beats by Dre Headset
by Renee Blodgett on May 02, 2013My Bose headsets finally died. Frankly, while they were noise cancelling and did keep ...
A SXSW Fireside Chat Between Al Gore & Walt Mossberg
by Renee Blodgett on Mar 21, 2013I've met Al Gore a few times now over the years and have heard ...
Rad Hip Gardener Ron Finley Wants to Greenify Inner City Neighborhoods
by Renee Blodgett on Mar 11, 2013"People are dying from curable diseases in South Central Los Angeles, such as obesity," ...
Renee’s Voice
Gazing Back in Time...Estonian Time
by Renee Blodgett on May 14, 2013I'm lost as I navigate my way through the outskirts ...
Reflecting on Life's Lessons Through Helsinki's Skies
by Renee Blodgett on May 04, 2013It’s a funny thing in life in that quite often, ...
Reflecting on The Boston Marathon Tragedy & The Heart and Soul of Which Is...Boston
by Renee Blodgett on Apr 19, 2013Being on the road and in back-to-back meetings for the ...
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Style
A Shopaholics Paradise Walking through New York's Soho
by Jessica Tiare Bowen on May 11, 2013
Jakarta Brings Food and Fashion Together for their Annual Festival
by Susan McKee on May 11, 2013
Decorative Woolen Hats From Lithuania To Brighten Up Your Spring...
by Renee Blodgett on May 10, 2013Women
Celebrating Motherhood, Womenhood & Children in Guatemala
by Rachel Denning on May 17, 2013
Rajasthan-Based Dastkar Ranthambore Helps Women Through Craft Initiative
by Rich Laburn on May 09, 2013
Two Inspiring Women Take You on a Journey: Louann Brizendine & Mallika Chopra
by Renee Blodgett on May 05, 2013Music
Breadmaking & Musical Tradition in Lithuania's Rumšiškės
by Renee Blodgett on May 15, 2013
Feeling the Timeless Connection of Music at Holland's Intents Festival
by Brook Bentley on May 15, 2013
Dine at Lithuania's Žemaičiai & Eat Boar Stew in an Ancient Catacomb
by Renee Blodgett on May 10, 2013Life
A Story of Singapore Generosity & Friendliness
by Cherie Altea Bitanga on May 14, 2013
Reflecting on Life's Lessons Through Helsinki's Skies
by Renee Blodgett on May 04, 2013
Reflecting on The Boston Marathon Tragedy & The Heart and Soul of Which Is...Boston
by Renee Blodgett on Apr 19, 2013Spas/Retreats
Lap Up the Luxury on Muhu Island's Pädaste Manor
by Renee Blodgett on May 15, 2013
Estonia: The City SPA Flaunts More Than Two Private Saunas
by Renee Blodgett on May 06, 2013
Secret Wellness Travel Spots for Peace of Mind
by Jessica Festa on Apr 27, 2013
Behind We Blog The World
Renee Blodgett is the founder and editor of We Blog the World, which was created in 2008. Renee has lived in ten countries and traveled to nearly 80, giving her a unique understanding and appreciation of international cultures. She is ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes and referenced in two renowned books on how social media is changing how we live our lives.
Since its launch, the site has grown organically across multiple online platforms. We Blog the World combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network, where independent voices capture the best cultural experiences, events, ideas and stories for the discerning, educated and savvy globetrotter.
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