The Other Side of Bali, Far From Its Tegalagang Rice Terraces...
by Robert Schrader on May 25, 2013Like many travelers, I was shocked and amazed – in the worst possible way – upon arriving to Bali for the first ...
A Spectacular African Day: From Cheetah Kills & Mating Hyenas to Confused Dung Beetles
by Rich Laburn on May 25, 2013A very visual meander on a game reserve, all captured on film, some in photos, some not recorded at all, but all ...
Meet the Awe-Inspiring Saltan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Oman's Muscat
by Sherry Ott on May 24, 2013I stood staring upwards at the chandelier in the dome of the Saltan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat Oman admiring its soft ...
Luxury Resorts & Hotels Offer Exquisite Art as Part of Their Package
by Jessica Festa on May 24, 2013Skip the museums and spend the night at one of these art-centric hotels that go beyond pretty paintings on the walls. Whether ...
Head to the Catalan Hinterland for a Horse Fix On Spain's Coast
by Julie Sheridan on May 23, 2013The first thing I should say is, this isn’t a sponsored post. No-one has paid me, given me a reciprocal link – ...
Head to Trinidad & Tobago & Experience The Land Of The Hummingbirds
by Jessica Festa on May 23, 2013“Did you know Trinidad and Tobago is the Land of the Hummingbirds?” asks Theo, an enormous grin on his face. I didn’t, but ...
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
Head to Nob Hill Spa for a L'il Zen, Eucalyptus Steam & An Amazing View
by Renee Blodgett on May 25, 2013Since we are expanding our Spa Section and want to provide more in-depth reviews ...
Life Lessons While Eating a Burrito in the Rain
by Yvonne DiVita on May 25, 2013I like to get out in the local community and connect with others. One ...
Laughing with the Devil, New York's Best Kept Secret
by Jessica Tiare Bowen on May 24, 2013Upon walking in The Laughing Devil Comedy Club you’re greeted by a bar with ...
Europe
Luxury Resorts & Hotels Offer Exquisite Art as Part of Their Package
by Jessica Festa on May 24, 2013Skip the museums and spend the night at one of these art-centric hotels that ...
The Shakespeare Hotel in Vilnius, Where Late Baroque Style Meets the Literary Greats
by Renee Blodgett on May 24, 2013Vilnius Lithuania may not have the extensive offering of luxury and boutique hotels that ...
Head to the Catalan Hinterland for a Horse Fix On Spain's Coast
by Julie Sheridan on May 23, 2013The first thing I should say is, this isn’t a sponsored post. No-one has ...
Lodging
Luxury Resorts & Hotels Offer Exquisite Art as Part of Their Package
by Jessica Festa on May 24, 2013Skip the museums and spend the night at one of these art-centric hotels that go beyond pretty paintings on the walls. Whether you’re an artist looking to make it big or a collector wanting to expand your collection, these luxury ...
The Shakespeare Hotel in Vilnius, Where Late Baroque Style Meets the Literary Greats
by Renee Blodgett on May 24, 2013Vilnius Lithuania may not have the extensive offering of luxury and boutique hotels that neighboring Estonia's Tallinn has, but there are some quaint and historical properties that will bring visitors back in time. I stayed at The Shakespeare Hotel, which ...
Tallinn's Schlössle Hotels, Where Boutique & Elegance Meet Luxury
by Renee Blodgett on May 19, 2013Situated in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town, the St. Petersbourg Hotel is a luxury hotel rich in medieval charm. The Schlössle Hotels are small but luxurious. Each hotel is a “Grand Hotel” in miniature, tucked away amidst the cobblestone ...
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 ...
Arts
Luxury Resorts & Hotels Offer Exquisite Art as Part of Their Package
by Jessica Festa on May 24, 2013Skip the museums and spend the night at one of these art-centric hotels that ...
10 Indie San Francisco Bookstores You Should Visit Rain or Come Shine...
by Renee Blodgett on May 21, 2013I had an interesting but sad experience today, a reminder that despite hometown bookstores ...
Conceptual Artists Take Over a Premier Para-Gliding Destination
by Puneet Sidhu on May 19, 2013Gunher a sleepy little hamlet just outside of Bir, Himachal Pradesh’s premier para-gliding destination, ...
Food/Wine
Ola Cocina Del Mar: Tasting Razor Clams, Singapore Style...
by Cherie Altea Bitanga on May 24, 2013Razor clams. This is perhaps one seafood I fell in love with after moving ...
Luxury Resorts & Hotels Offer Exquisite Art as Part of Their Package
by Jessica Festa on May 24, 2013Skip the museums and spend the night at one of these art-centric hotels that ...
Experience a Feast With Locals in Amman Jordan
by Jessica Festa on May 23, 2013In Amman, the capital of Jordan, visitors can find a variety of places to ...
Asia
The Other Side of Bali, Far From Its Tegalagang Rice Terraces...
by Robert Schrader on May 25, 2013Like many travelers, I was shocked and amazed – in the worst possible way ...
Ola Cocina Del Mar: Tasting Razor Clams, Singapore Style...
by Cherie Altea Bitanga on May 24, 2013Razor clams. This is perhaps one seafood I fell in love with after moving ...
When in Hong Kong, Look Up at 12 of its Tallest Buildings
by Carrie Kellenberger on May 22, 2013The Hong Kong skyline at night is probably one of the most recognized skylines ...
Pacific
The Pacific's Palmyra Atoll, A Place Where Sharks Outnumber People
by Carrie Dow on May 20, 2013About halfway between Hawaii and American Samoa in the middle of the Pacific Ocean ...
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 ...
Products
Turn On Digital Music to Ease Stress On The Road
by Jessica Festa on May 23, 2013For those who are afraid of flying, new research shows music may be your cure. Digital music service Spotify recently commissioned a study that was carried out by anxiety psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman from the Private Therapy Clinic in London. ...
SteriPEN Water Purification System, Small & Lightweight to Protect You From Water Illness
by Renee Blodgett on May 23, 2013SteriPEN water purification technology harnesses the brilliant power of ultraviolet light to make water safe to drink. It’s the same technology used by leading bottled water manufacturers, as well as major cities in the U.S., Europe and Asia to purify ...
Skype With Microsoft SkyDrive Makes Sharing Photos Easy
by Beth Blecherman on May 23, 2013Time goes by so fast, and as a Mom and the family historian I want to make sure I am keeping track and sharing family memories. The first step in this effort was learning to copy all digital pictures from ...
Cocoon's GRID-IT! Organization System So You Know What's Where On The Road
by Renee Blodgett on May 20, 2013Cocoon’s GRID-IT!, is a patent-pending organization system that helps you stay organized when you're on the road. It is now available in stunning aluminum, with a protective, rubber rim. The new aluminum GRID-IT! has two sides, giving you twice as ...
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 ...
South America
Cartagena Colombia Will Charm the Pants Off You In Less Than A Week
by Robert Schrader on May 22, 2013For many people, Cartagena, Colombia first appeared on the radar at the 2012 Summit ...
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 ...
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
A Spectacular African Day: From Cheetah Kills & Mating Hyenas to Confused Dung Beetles
by Rich Laburn on May 25, 2013A very visual meander on a game reserve, all captured on film, some in ...
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 ...
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
Estonian Jewellery Maker Performs Magic For The First Lady & Everyone Else...
by Renee Blodgett on May 19, 2013
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, 2013Women
Estonian Jewellery Maker Performs Magic For The First Lady & Everyone Else...
by Renee Blodgett on May 19, 2013
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, 2013Music
Turn On Digital Music to Ease Stress On The Road
by Jessica Festa on May 23, 2013
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, 2013Life
Life Lessons While Eating a Burrito in the Rain
by Yvonne DiVita on May 25, 2013
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, 2013Spas/Retreats
Head to Nob Hill Spa for a L'il Zen, Eucalyptus Steam & An Amazing View
by Renee Blodgett on May 25, 2013
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
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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