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Vicky Choy

Content Marketing | Writer/Producer | Storyteller

Danai Molocha - Writer & Editor

Maria Hagan

Freelance journalist specialised in travel and cultural criticism writing in English and in FrenchPublications include Time Out Paris, The Prague Post, Voyeur Magazine and more

Maria Iotova

Maria Iotova is a freelance journalist, editor, and communications strategist for the travel, non-profit, and news sectors. Among others, she has written for the Huffington Post, Matador Network, and the …

Eliza Marin

For ten years, Iwrite with empathy for technical and non-technical audiences. You can find my writing in online articles, apps, products, diverse content, reports, white papers, business proposals, or even …

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Latest Articles

The Top 10 Things To Do And See In The Inner Sunset

Located across from Golden Gate Park and next to the UCSF Parnassus campus, the Inner Sunset neighborhood, with its epicenter at 9th Avenue and Irving Street, has become one of the Sunset District’s most popular hotspots.

By Vicky Choy
21st January 2022 • The Culture Trip

The Design District, Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki‘s Design District is one condensed constellation of creativity in the core of the city. Covering over 25 streets and containing 200 buildings, there’s a myriad of directions you can get lost in - architecture, interior, fashion, ceramics, haute cuisine and more -

By Eliza Marin
5th July 2018 • The Culture Trip

Essen, the former industrial metropolis speaks reusable lingo

The former industrial metropolis, Essen was a synonym for emancipation in its heyday. Home to 13% of the current largest German corporations, the city’s fascination for early development takes a step back to welcome adaptive reuse and slow revival of its environment and economy.

By Eliza Marin
5th July 2018 • The Culture Trip

Kallio, Do's and more in the art neighbourhood of Helsinki

With an unapologetic culture of non-conformist bohemian souls, home to artists, designers, and students, Kallio is the place in Helsinki where everything progressive and revolutionary happens. Use this guide to discover the best things to do and see in the area.

By Eliza Marin
5th July 2018 • The Culture Trip

The Most Beautiful Universities in the United Kingdom

Image: Royal Holloway, University of London in snow.

By Ashley Coates
10th April 2017 • The Culture Trip

Marcel Khalife: The Rebellious Master Of The Lebanese Oud

Starting his long and daring musical trajectory from a small coastal village in the North of Beirut, Marcel Khalife has been devotedly preaching the ways and joys of the oud — turning more eyes and tuning more ears to the depths and richness of Arabic music.

By Danai Molocha - Writer & Editor
13th January 2017 • The Culture Trip

Jammin' in Jamaica: Bob Marley’s Timeless Reggae Legend

A revolutionary figure and a global superstar whose musical and spiritual allure, over three decades after his passing, remain undiminished, Bob Marley brought Jamaican reggae into every Western household.

By Danai Molocha - Writer & Editor
12th January 2017 • The Culture Trip

Amira Medunjanin: The Melancholy Messenger Of Bosnian Sevdahlinka

Much like the Portuguese saudade, or the Spanish duende, sevdah expresses the state of a mournful, melancholy heart, a yearning and a hymn to a love that pains you even at its most euphoric moments.

By Danai Molocha - Writer & Editor
8th December 2016 • The Culture Trip

10 most beautiful bridges in England

Image: Severn Bridge at sunset, taken from the Bristol side of the River Severn.

By Ashley Coates
7th December 2016 • The Culture Trip

Exploring The Best Of Chilean Cuisine

Chile’s startling variety of scenery translates, on a plate, into an adventurous mélange of texture, color and flavor, packed with exotic fruit, fresh fish and top notch wine.

By Danai Molocha - Writer & Editor
29th November 2016 • The Culture Trip

Toronto Street Art: From Ancient History To A Cultural Phenomena

Toronto street art has become as much a part of the culture in the city as the art galleries and cafés that line the streets. Although the argument of vandalism vs. art still exists, thanks to StreetARToronto, street art has now become a vital part of the culture in the …

By Alexia Wulff
3rd May 2016 • The Culture Trip

The 15 Best Places To Drink Craft Beer In Toronto

Beer enthusiasts, rejoice! The Toronto craft beer scene is booming, as breweries and bars dedicated to serving small batch and local beers have become the reg, popping up on corners all over the city. In need of a beer map for the best spots to drink a few? We’ve got …

By Alexia Wulff
29th April 2016 • The Culture Trip

10 Best Weekend Getaways From Dallas & Fort Worth

As the weather begins to warm and wildflowers start to bloom, spring fever leaps into play – it’s time to get out of the house and venture on a road trip! Fill up that tank of gas, grab the camera, and head north, south, east or west for one of …

By Suzanne Harbison
8th April 2016 • The Culture Trip

8 Of The Strangest Canadian Poems You Should Read

Canadian literature possesses a style unto itself. As Canada’s writers and poets have developed a voice for the Great White North, a recurring theme is a refusal to adhere to the poetic norm. Find anything from broken words to strange analogies to graphic imagery in the eight poems below; and …

By Alexia Wulff
21st March 2016 • The Culture Trip

An Introduction To Metric In 10 Songs

Metric: the popular and eclectic indie band from Toronto, is known for deviating from the norm with their unique blend of synth pop, new-age rock and punk influences. They have set themselves apart from the average rock band, introducing a new sound to the Canadian music scene that defies traditional …

By Alexia Wulff
21st March 2016 • The Culture Trip

Melina Mercouri: The Heroic Voice Of Greece

Climbing up the stairs of the Acropolis metro station in Athens, you will find yourself underneath the most symbolic element of the Greek capital: the Parthenon on the holy rock of Acropolis. But wait a minute, on the platform wall you see an immense picture: in the background is the …

By Maria Iotova
8th March 2016 • The Culture Trip

Funerals For The Living: South Korea’s Controversial Approach To Life

Is it necessary to die before you learn to live? In March 2015, in the South Korean county of Haenam, a six grader jumped from the 11th floor of her apartment because she had failed some tests at school. She left a note saying: ‘To mom and dad, I’m sorry …

By Maria Iotova
1st March 2016 • The Culture Trip

Where To Go In Busan: South Korea’s Most Dynamic City

You may hear the South Koreans say that Busan is the contrary of Seoul — or is it the opposite? The Culture Trip doesn’t usually like to meddle in others’ affairs, but you won’t regret going south. The benign climate, the most fervent of people and the helpful information below …

By Maria Iotova
6th January 2016 • The Culture Trip

8 Wonderful Wine Bars in Prague You Have To Try

Renowned for brilliant beer bars selling the gold stuff cheaper than water, Czech expertise when it comes to wine is often underrated. Prague however plays host to a fantastic array of sleek wine bars serving renowned Czech strains and the best international bottles. Grape culture has been revived in Prague, …

By Maria Hagan
1st December 2015 • The Culture Trip