Welcome to the new “Travels in the Riel World”

If you’re new to Travels in the Riel World, welcome! If you’ve been coming to this blog for a while, then you’ve no doubt noticed some changes here lately. Travels in the Riel World has been undergoing a renovation, so I thought I’d fill you in a bit on what’s happening.

The most obvious difference, of course, is in the site design. The entire look and structure has been revamped so it now has elements of a magazine-style site as well as a traditional blog. It’s not only a cleaner and (hopefully) more eye-catching look, but it enables me to more easily highlight particular features.

If you’re a regular reader, you will also notice a significant difference in content during the coming weeks. Much of the past focus of the blog can now be found at the In the News category. Here, I will continue to highlight interesting news articles that focus on both travel and cross-cultural topics. But going forward there will be a greater emphasis on original content. You can see some of this now in the Travel categories, with original Riel World photos, road trip itineraries and a new feature called Seven Spectacular Places. But there is much, much more on the drawing board for the future, so I hope you’ll keep coming back to see how the site grows.

As always, Travels in the Riel World will remain the blog for people with a global curiosity: for anyone with a yearning to know about and experience this diverse and incredible planet that we inhabit. Here is how I described the newly redesigned blog in my About page:

Let’s face it, travel is fun. But for those who live to travel, it’s not just about fun. It’s about experiencing life, meeting people, learning about cultures, and discovering ourselves. Once we’ve traveled, we’re never quite the same. If that describes you, then stick around. You’ll read about:

TRAVEL DESTINATIONS. With a twist. Since there is no shortage of websites providing info on travel destinations, I’ll focus on exploring places around the world with some Riel World-specific twists. Starting with themed road trip itineraries and lists of seven spectacular places - and with many more feature ideas on the drawing board for the future.

TRAVEL PERSPECTIVES. We’ll look at the ways in which people are changed by their travel experiences. We’ll check in with travel writers and others who have interesting perspectives about life on the road. And, since anyone who loves travel needs opportunities to travel, we’ll also delve into lifestyle ideas for living the dream.

CULTURES OF THE WORLD. The planet is filled with fascinating societies and traditions, so another goal is to see the world from a cross-cultural perspective and to gain insight into the world’s cultures.

The thread that ties this all together is the idea of “cultivating a global curiosity.” If you’re truly a passionate traveler then you have an unquenchable curiosity about the world, its cultures and its people. And you desire a lifestyle that accommodates these interests.

I hope to connect with many of you in the future, so I hope you’ll stick around and join the conversation. Please also consider subscribing to our feed or signing up for email updates.

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