Travel Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/travel/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:14:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Meaning Behind the Assyrian Lamassu https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:14:40 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117328 What Are The Lamassu? The Lamassu are ancient deities of Assyrian culture that are depicted as giant winged bulls; these were extremely prevalent in the Assyrian Empire. The creature had the combined body of a bull, wings of an eagle, and the head of a human. The symbolism for these different body parts are as […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/feed/ 0 Easter Island: The True Meaning Behind The Moai https://youthareawesome.com/easter-island-the-true-meaning-behind-the-moai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easter-island-the-true-meaning-behind-the-moai Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:24:36 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115625     First Of All, What Is Easter Island? Easter Island, or known as Rapa Nui, is a territory of Chile and is located in the southeastern area of the Pacific Ocean. This island is famed for its hundreds of rocky statues, called Moai. The island was originally inhabited by the Rapa Nui people, indigenous […]

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]]> New 7 Wonders Of The World: Christ The Redeemer https://youthareawesome.com/new-7-wonders-of-the-world-christ-the-redeemer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-7-wonders-of-the-world-christ-the-redeemer Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:38:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114267   Difference Between Old Wonder of World vs New: The old Wonders of the World were typically constructed during the ancient Mediterranean and served the purpose of showcasing the architecture and style during that period of time. However, considering the fact that most of the Wonders are damaged beyond restoration and don’t accurately represent modern […]

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]]> Le Français: Complications of Conjugation https://youthareawesome.com/le-francais-complications-of-conjugation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=le-francais-complications-of-conjugation Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:28:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113390 The Language of Love The French language is considered to be one of the most romantic languages in the world. With Paris as a popular tourist destination for its amorous atmosphere and the French being associated with their welcoming and intimate demeanor, there’s no question why it is deemed to be the language of love! […]

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]]> An update on the colonization of Mars https://youthareawesome.com/an-update-on-the-colonization-of-mars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-update-on-the-colonization-of-mars Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:30:32 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111321 Introduction Mars: the fourth planet in our solar system that has the possibility to inhabit life in the future. More than 50 years ago, humans have had their first mark on the moon. However, today, one of humanity’s biggest goals is to colonize Mars. With significant advancements in technology and with more to come, this […]

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]]> In-Person Learning is Still Happening in Alberta https://youthareawesome.com/in-person-learning-is-still-happening-in-alberta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-person-learning-is-still-happening-in-alberta Sat, 15 Jan 2022 03:28:01 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=105840 Despite the large amount of Omicron variant cases, students in Alberta are still learning in-person. Among many students, this is causing an up rise in distress and confusion. Consequently, schools have been implementing practices to lower stress levels in these times.  What Schools are Doing Many schools in Alberta are making their student’s final exams […]

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]]> A Sea of Yellow Flowers https://youthareawesome.com/a-sea-of-yellow-flowers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-sea-of-yellow-flowers Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:47:36 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=103675 Two days ago, I went out of town with my family to see the canola fields. We do this on every year, but we would usually go at the end of August, when most of the yellow flowers have finished blooming. This year, however, we didn’t make the same mistake again and went during the […]

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]]> The Most Important Things I Learned as an Exchange Student https://youthareawesome.com/the-most-important-things-i-learned-as-an-exchange-student/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-important-things-i-learned-as-an-exchange-student Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:40:07 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102536 I went on an exchange to Hungary during the 2019-2020 school year, and even though I had to go back home early due to the ongoing pandemic, I still experienced so much fun and life-changing stuff! At first, I wanted to write the whole story of my journey, but that would probably be closer to […]

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]]> For Want of an Airplane: A Memory https://youthareawesome.com/for-want-of-an-airplane-a-memory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=for-want-of-an-airplane-a-memory Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:33:28 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102222 Several years ago, in an airport terminal, I sat in front of a wide, floor-to-ceiling window, waiting to board my flight. Outside, a murky fog had set in by that point in the evening, and for as far as I could see, the view was a dull mixture of greys—the concrete, the unsettlingly thick fog—broken […]

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]]> Language Learning Methods that are 100% Free https://youthareawesome.com/language-learning-methods-that-are-100-free/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=language-learning-methods-that-are-100-free Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:35:41 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=101633 I’ve always been in love with language. I’m a writer; I suppose it comes with the territory. Maybe the progression of my language-love from a love of English and its nuance to a love of all languages was a natural one, then. Even if not, I really got into language learning over the course of […]

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]]> What Spring Means for Different Cultures https://youthareawesome.com/what-spring-means-for-different-cultures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-spring-means-for-different-cultures Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:30:12 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=101630 Spring is finally here everyone!  Finally, we can trade off our heavy jackets for short-sleeved shirts! We can trade our boots for sneakers! While the change in weather has brought a new burst of positivity to our moods, spring is also the time for many cultural celebrations. As someone who enjoys learning about different cultures, […]

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]]> Japan – My Top 3 Highlights https://youthareawesome.com/japan-my-top-3-highlights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=japan-my-top-3-highlights Wed, 01 May 2019 02:04:51 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=97461 Over the spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Japan with my school. I would like to share with you my top three highlights of the trip. We stayed in Tokyo for three nights, Yokohama for one night, Hakone for one night, Fuji Area for one night, and Kyoto for two nights for […]

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]]> Five Places Every Foodie Should Go To in the World https://youthareawesome.com/places-world-foodie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=places-world-foodie Sat, 20 Apr 2019 03:25:04 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=96649 1. Lyon, France One of the many things to do in France is to explore French cuisine and one of the best places to do so in Lyon, France. Locally fresh food has been grown from surrounding places such as Charolais and Rhone Valley. Many people say that Lyon is the capital for French Food. […]

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]]> Roots: A Long Flight, and Fancy Hotels https://youthareawesome.com/journey-east-long-flight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=journey-east-long-flight Tue, 29 Jan 2019 01:44:27 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=94454 Both my parents are Chinese: so, I am too. However, I was born in Canada, and have lived here my whole life. My sole connection to the Chinese culture is through my parents, in our celebrations and our customs. Although I have traveled to China many times over the course of my life (mostly to […]

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]]> YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Austria’s Demon of Christmas https://youthareawesome.com/holidays-world-austrias-demon-christmas-krampus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holidays-world-austrias-demon-christmas-krampus Tue, 04 Dec 2018 02:59:08 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=94755 Whereas kids in North America hope they’ve been nice enough for a present from Santa this year, children in Austria have a little more to worry about. If you’ve been naughty, you’re getting more than coals in your stockings.   During Christmas in the Austria, Santa has a not-so-jolly sidekick. Krampus, your anti-Santa is the […]

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]]> 5 Most Spoken Languages In The World https://youthareawesome.com/5-spoken-languages-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-spoken-languages-world Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:18:59 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=93837 1. English English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Around 360 million people speak English as their first language and approximately more than 50 countries speak English as its official language. This language has had changes to its pronunciation and written skills a few times and now there are three […]

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]]> Top Seven Pieces of Renaissance Art https://youthareawesome.com/nuances-renaissance-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nuances-renaissance-art Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:21:59 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=93458 When we consider contemporary art, most of us imagine to the likes of Pollock or Warhol, anything that invokes a sense of “oh, that’s modern art.” But what is our perception of modern art? Basically, anything that we can’t describe. Campbell soup can certainly draw contrasts with Van Gogh’s pieces, but if anything, there is […]

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]]> The World is Our Classroom: MEI 2017 https://youthareawesome.com/world-classroom-mei-2017/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=world-classroom-mei-2017 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 01:46:32 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=89414 It has been nearly three months since I stepped off the plane into the YYC airport, returning from the most incredible adventure of my life. Every day since then, I’ve been reminiscing about moments on the trip and wishing I could relive it. Going on a MEI trip was a truly extraordinary experience, and I […]

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]]> Exploring Europe: Tips and tricks https://youthareawesome.com/exploring-europe-tips-tricks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exploring-europe-tips-tricks Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:19:20 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=87905 Recently, I was lucky enough to head to Europe for the summer vacation of my dreams. From Paris to Milan, we covered 5 cities in 14 days, and I learned a lot, took in the sights, and had a fantastic time! Eiffel Tower as seen at night  As with any vacation, we had our fair […]

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]]> 17 Things I’ve Learned in 17 Years https://youthareawesome.com/17-learned-17-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=17-learned-17-years https://youthareawesome.com/17-learned-17-years/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:16:49 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=85042 17th birthdays aren’t that exciting, which I now know. At 16 you can finally drive, 18 you’re legal but 17 is this awkward year where you’re not quite an adult but also don’t qualify as a kid anymore. There are expectations set out as you prepare for adulthood and for some who are graduating like […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/17-learned-17-years/feed/ 1 The 5 Stages of Culture Shock https://youthareawesome.com/stages-culture-shock/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stages-culture-shock Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:00:02 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=84072 Have you ever gone someplace new feeling all excited, then realizing all you want to do is go back home but soon you adapted? Then, when you go home again, it isn’t what you expect? Well that roller coaster of emotions is called Culture Shock. Culture Shock is the concept of entering a new environment, […]

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]]> 3 Unconventional (but beautiful) Vacation Destinations https://youthareawesome.com/5-unconventional-but-beautiful-vacation-destinations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-unconventional-but-beautiful-vacation-destinations Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:30:06 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=84104 As winter break approaches, the luckiest of us will be preparing and getting excited to go on their tropical beach excursions. While the soft sands and sunshine of destinations such as Mexico, Hawaii, and Australia are irresistible (especially in the type of weather we have been having as of late), I’ve always wondered if there […]

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]]> Beautiful British Columbia; a vlog https://youthareawesome.com/beautiful-british-columbia-a-vlog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautiful-british-columbia-a-vlog Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:00:18 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=83783 I went to Vancouver in the Summer and fooled around with my camera! I finally got around to editing the footage and putting an actual vlog together. I hope you enjoy!! A little piece of my summer to you, to fight these November blues. Featured Image https://youtu.be/1BDsrO_XLAQ

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]]> Encounters With Canada: My Experience https://youthareawesome.com/encounters-canada-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=encounters-canada-experience Fri, 22 Apr 2016 17:30:56 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=81053 On Saturday April 9th, I boarded a plane destined for Ottawa with one of my best friends in tow (shoutout to Furyal!!). I think it’s safe to say that I didn’t quite know what I was getting myself into at that point. Two months prior, Furyal approached me about Encounters With Canada over Facebook Messenger, […]

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]]> I hopped off a plane at LAX… and gained new insight into life? https://youthareawesome.com/hopped-plane-lax-gained-insight-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hopped-plane-lax-gained-insight-life https://youthareawesome.com/hopped-plane-lax-gained-insight-life/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:00:59 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=80676   Ever since I was approximately nine years old and Miley Cyrus’ song “Party in the USA” was released, I’ve really, really wanted to visit the (in)famous city of Las Vegas. I guess my dream was pushed to the vacation backburner though, until recently when I was watching season 20 of The Bachelor, which happened to […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/hopped-plane-lax-gained-insight-life/feed/ 1 Video Of The Day: Why Does Plane Food Taste So Bad? https://youthareawesome.com/video-day-plane-food-taste-bad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-day-plane-food-taste-bad Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:00:57 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=80519 As an avid lover of all things science, as well as being a frequent traveller, one of SciShow’s latest videos caught my attention. Pretty much everyone who’s ever flown on an airplane knows that the food that is served isn’t always the most, uh, tasty. For years, I brushed it off as simply being cheap […]

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]]> Apply for the 2016 National Student Commonwealth Forum https://youthareawesome.com/apply-2016-national-student-commonwealth-forum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apply-2016-national-student-commonwealth-forum Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:30:27 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=79997 A hop, skip and a boatride into the past might bring you to June 12th 1215. On this day, a little over 800 years ago, marked the birth of the Magna Carta. Also known as The Great Charter and one of the most imporant documents in hisory as it proclaimed everyone is subject to the […]

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]]> My Tour of Montreal https://youthareawesome.com/tour-montreal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tour-montreal Sun, 15 Nov 2015 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=77775 My school is at Montreal for the SSUNS Model UN competition. On Wednesday, we had about a 7 hour long tour of the city of Montreal. I am completely in love with the city. Not only is it a lovely sight but the history that surrounds every part of the city is quite captivating. The art works found on the crook […]

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]]> Problems Every Tourist Has In Europe https://youthareawesome.com/problems-tourist-europe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=problems-tourist-europe Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:00:11 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=77288 Travelling is by far one of my favourite things in the world.  I recently returned from a trip to France and Switzerland and despite being confident in my own abilities to adapt to wherever I find myself, there are still some differences between the metropoles of Paris and Geneva and my hometown of Calgary that […]

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]]> Fall Festivals Around the World https://youthareawesome.com/fall-festivals-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-festivals-world Fri, 23 Oct 2015 16:00:10 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=77132 ~ The season of fall is undeniably in the air.  L’Automne est dans l’air.  秋は空気中にあります.  Der Herbst ist in der Luft.  سقوط في الهواء.   Осень в воздухе.  Val in die lug . পতন বাতাসে .  Ko e Hingá i roto i te rangi.  Mùa thu là trong không khí.  El Otoño está en el aire. […]

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