For the curious — The Curious Travel - Blog

Taking an extended amount of time to travel offers an opportunity to learn about not only the places you visit, but a bit more about your relationships, yourself, and how you live your life. Here's the top 5 things we are grateful to have learnt after 1 year whole year on the road.

For the curiousStephanie StricklandNovember 7, 2019Gap Year, Year of Travel, Sabbatical Ideas, Travel the World, Should I go Travelling?, Why Travel?, Is Travel Good for You?, Travel Couple, Travel Blog, Year Sabbatical Comment

SAMOA: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Samoa, possibly the most beautiful place on earth, azure shallow seas, sparkling waterfalls and mountain crater lakes. If you’re heading to this emerald isle and want to learn more about your epic destination, then read on…

Samoa, For the curiousThe Curious TravelAugust 1, 2019samoa, Samoa guide, pacific islands, polynesia, best things to do in samoa, what to see in samoa, what to do in Samoa, what to expect samoa Comment

A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO HORSE-RIDING IN MONGOLIA

Have big dreams of galloping across the Mongolian steppe, sunset through your hair, the freshest of air in your lungs? … but not sure how to horse-ride? Never fear! Here’s our quick-stop-guide to horse-riding in Mongolia, why it’s a bit different to horse-riding elsewhere, and what to pack for a comfortable ride.

Mongolia, Asia, For the curiousThe Curious TravelJune 23, 2019HORSE RIDING BEGINNERS, HORSE RIDING IN MONGOLIA, MONGOLIA HORSE TREK, HORSE TREKKING MONGOLIA, MONGOLIA RIDING, WHERE TO RIDE A HORSE IN MONGOLIA, HOW TO RIDE A HORSE IN MONGOLIA, MONGOIAN CULTURE, MONGOLIA TRAVEL GUIDE, MONGOLIA TRAVEL BLOG Comments

A GUIDE TO MONGOLIAN GER ETIQUETTE & RULES

Brush up on the rules, etiquette & superstitions that go hand in hand with visiting or staying in Ger. We share the definitive (& fact-checked with a Mongolian) guide on Ger customs.

Mongolia, For the curiousThe Curious TravelJune 11, 2019mongolia, ger rules, ger etiquette, mongolian customs, mongolian polite, polite ger, manners in mongolia, culture mongolia, mongolian culture, how to behave in a ger, research mongolia, Mongolia travel blog, travel Mongolia blog Comment

WHY WE LOVE THE WATER

For the curiousStephanie StricklandMay 30, 2019

PRE-TRAVEL BRIEFING: JAPAN

The Curious Travel is a travel blog for the inquisitive. For those who like to roam with a bit of context & history; who like to travel deeper. Check out our Japan Pre-Travel Briefing for a concise summary of this varied & fascinating island nation.

Japan, Asia, For the curiousThe Curious TravelMay 1, 2019about japan, Japan history, culture japan, etiquette in japan, geography Japan, Japan climate, Japan guideComment

THE PROFOUND POWER OF BEING IN AWE

Why is experiencing awe is so important & why it is so profoundly good for us?

For the curiousStephanie StricklandMarch 21, 2019 Comments

LAKE ATITLAN - UNDER THE SURFACE

Lake Atitlan Guatemala. The Countries most iconic, and most visited destination. Learn more about this famous lake in our complete background guide.

Central America, Guatemala, For the curiousThe Curious TravelNovember 13, 2018travel, guatemala, visitguatemala, lakeatitlan, lago, ecotravel, ecotourism, sanmarcosdelaguna, laguna, centralamerica, san pedro volcano, volcansanpedro

EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT DAY OF THE DEAD

What is Day of the Dead? The Curious Travel share everything you didn’t know about Day of the Dead. A detailed guide on the history, culture & traditions of this vibrant October festival.

Mexico, For the curiousThe Curious TravelNovember 5, 2018MEXICO, DAY OF THE DEAD, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA CASAS, CHIAPAS, TRAVEL, MEXICO GUIDEComment

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEXICO’S CENOTES

The Curious Travel share their guide on the best cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Where they are, how to get to them & how they were formed.