Travel Tomato

01/26/2023

OY/YO is an interesting and profound piece demonstrating 's in , , and more. According to the artist , 1) “Yo” is a urban 2) “Yo” also means "I" in 3) “Oy” is a common word expressing dismay or annoyance. In addition to its connections to , , and community, I want to add that Yo(哟) is also a frequently used word in conversational . One of the usages is to express the (pleasant) surprise when you suddenly see someone you know unexpectedly in a random place/occasion. This word/sound also appears a lot in other eastern , eg, and ...

11/18/2022

“When you know who you are, nobody can tell you who you are, and that’s the power that we all need to learn.” - Cashmere TCA

“As long as you go with respect and curiosity, the world will treat you very well.” - Peter Santenello

“We might look different; we might have different skin colors; we might belong to different religions; but essentially, most of us are good; we all want the same things. When you can see that in others, you really start to identify with them, and understand their struggles, their trials, and their experiences.” - (Instagram)

Wow! What an inspiring night with a thought-provoking panel discussion among/by/for , , , and …

10/30/2022

⚠️Warning: Cuteness Overload🥰Woof. Woof.

I went to this Halloween event this afternoon: The Doggone Halloween Parade in Brower Park, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York 🎃🐶🎉🎊❤️😊🥳

10/12/2022

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No one becomes overnight. Before Reggie from is a digital nomad, she had already lived & worked for 12 years with , , and . All she did pave the way for her nomad today. In this episode, Reggie shares what it's like to be a digital nomad and her experiences and reflections on hitchhiking across Europe.

10/05/2022

Have you ever traveled solo? Do you like traveling solo more? Travel solo may sound scary, but you will have a most liberating experience. Don’t be scared to travel solo. Don’t be scared to like it. Try it at least once. In this episode, Kitty from Australia will talk about why she loves to travel solo and why you also should. https://youtu.be/mE5stI0HZ7A

09/28/2022

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What's stopping you from traveling? Not enough time & money? What about you work, make money and travel at the same time?!?! In this episode, Elisa from France shares with us her amazing working holiday experience. Unlike typical tourist, working holiday travelers even have much more in-depth exposure to local life and culture. A working holiday visa can make your passion for overseas travelling and exploration financially self-sustaining and sustainable.

09/21/2022

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Inspired by the concept of "Seek Discomfort" from Yes Theory, he started his first solo travel overseas when he was 18. This trip helped him overcome fears and elevated himself a lot. His footsteps of traveling and discovering the world have never ceased after that. In this episode, Jakob from Germany shares with us what he learned from travel and his motivation for studying anthropology.

09/14/2022

Talib is a New Yorker born and raised in Harlem, New York City. As a local businessman, he shares with us his passions and motivations from living and working in this metropolis. He also shares his travel tips for not-so-touristy places in New York City as well as his suggestions for 1st-time visitors to NYC.

Talib is a New Yorker born and raised in Harlem, New York City. As a local businessman, he shares with us his passions and motivations from living and workin...

09/07/2022

Ben from Montreal, Canada, started learning to skateboard when he was 39 years old. The new hobby of longboarding changed his life, helped him cope with a mid-life crisis, and brought him so much fun in the past 8 years. He has been traveling with the longboard all the time, and it has become an integral part of him. It is never too late to learn. Let's hear about Ben's inspiring travel and life stories.

Ben from Montreal, Canada, started learning to skateboard when he was 39 years old. The new hobby of longboarding changed his life, helped him cope with a mi...

08/31/2022

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A civil engineer from Colombia cycled across South America and backpacked in Europe as a street performer to financially sustain the whole journey?! He almost died one day while he biked across the Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia, but never before had he felt so alive at that moment. Let's hear about Carlo's adventures! Click the link above to the Youtube video.

08/24/2022

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How a young professional rediscovers himself through music & world adventures after quitting his corporate Job?! In this episode, world-traveling musician Simon from the UK shares his travel stories, touching moments, and lovely people he met during his global trips. He also brings beautiful songs with his exquisite guitar-playing skills…

08/17/2022

https://youtu.be/VuXUE09GTKY This Mexican Man's Love is Blind for Japan?!😍 Why do Foreigners Love Japan so much? What are the top 5 reasons? Let's listen to traveler Fernando's stories in Japan. From Mexico to Japan with love.🥰