Last week on The Travel Journal we previewed halloween-like celebrations in Ireland, China, and Spanish-speaking countries. From apple-bobbing, to lantern lighting, and colorful alter decorating, we learned that there are various traditions dedicated to fostering fright. Here are a few more hair-raising rituals:

Austria

In Austria, some people will leave bread, […]

Trick or treating, pumpkin carving, haunted hay rides, costume shopping. These end-of-October activities are typically associated with a tradition rooted in American culture, but various countries around the world similarly celebrate a day of creepy crawly spookiness. So, if you’re overseas and homesick for Halloween, keep in mind that your foreign friends might […]

“Let us unite, seven billion strong, in the name of global common good.”

-Message for UN Day 2011 from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Sixty-five years ago today, the United Nations announced the anniversary of the Charter of the UN, a day for people of the world to be […]

As we transitioned into comfort food weather, in September we featured fall-friendly salad recipes to encourage maintaining summer’s fresh and healthy eating mindset. Although the veggies used in each recipe are most nutrient-filled in their raw, untouched form, sometimes fall’s grey skies call for something soothingly toasty. Something that would sufficiently substitute the […]

On chilly fall or winter days, getting out from under our deliciously warm comforters can be a serious struggle. At TTC, however, we’ve found a way to ease the bed-to-breakfast journey. The remedy is stylish, snug, and seriously blanket-esque. It verifies that coziness does not have to end with the sound of our […]

For the past two years, fur vests have dominated the fashion frontier, pairing up with leather leggings and black booties. While some fashion trends have a short shelf life, this cozy number remains sexy and in style.

Although you may have a single image in mind, fur […]

When shopping abroad, it’s easy to collect memorabilia from local vendors whose colorful trinkets are sold anywhere from Washington, DC’s Eastern Market to islands off the coast of Vietnam. In addition to bringing you original pieces that showcase the unique craftsmanship of a culture’s people or region, we want to give […]