3 Ways AIESECers are Better Travelers
AIESECers are a special breed of travelers. They truly understand how to experience a place and culture like a local. Read on to learn their tricks.
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8 Advanced Strategies for Finding Local Contacts for Authentic Travel Experiences
Some tips leverage technology while others rely on old-school human nature. I cover ten in-depth strategies for making local contacts.
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Welcome Aboard!
Welcome traveler After months and years of work, we’ve embarked on the next phase of our development. Going from a simple meet-up group in the San Francisco – Bay Area to a platform and ressource for experiential travelers. The term experiential travel has been used a lot, if not overused lately, but we at Accents…
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Is Granddaddy speaking Spanish?
“Mommy is Granddaddy speaking Spanish?” “No Jennifer, he’s speaking English – just like you!” I can’t recall if the first accent I heard was the Spanish of my Ecuadorian babysitter or the now endangered Gullah spoken by my grandfather and many South Carolina Sea Island natives. I do recall believing that if you weren’t…
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Cheat Sheet: Get Started in the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco is known as a foodie capital – a title well earned. Too many choices can lead to decision paralysis.
Below are my favorites – this is a good way to get your feet wet.
A Primer on Indian Head Shakes
We’ve all heard about the Indian head shake or head wobble, but I was not sure if it was something real or just a caricature that was invented by the colonial Europeans. Find out the truth!
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Holi Festival in Stanford
Asha Holi is one of my favorite events on the Accents are Sexy calendar. Holi is an Indian spring celebration festival. In short, it’s a time where you throw color at complete strangers – and ruin some clothing. These days, participants are mistaken for color run participants as they walk home covered in more colors…
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