In this episode, Karthika explores Jordan and the city of Amman with Tracy Swift. Tracy lives in Amman with her family and as a photography she knows some of the most epic areas to visit to experience the grandeur of Jordan – from dramatic landscapes, to ancient historic sites like Petra, the Dead Sea and the Wadi Rum desert. She also shares off-the-beaten path adventures around Amman. From restaurants to outdoor spaces, Tracy takes us on a beautiful adventure – right from the comfort of our homes.

Karthika explores the beautiful state of Colorado with a local Emmy Gaines. Emmy shares her love for the state – unique experiences in and around the area. She shares off-the-beaten path adventures that can help us explore this amazing state that is known for its great outdoors. From restaurants to outdoor spaces, Emmy takes us on a beautiful adventure – right from the comfort of our homes. Karthika and Emmy also talk about the future of travel as seen from the eyes of a leave no trace behind traveler.

Karthika explores the beautiful city of Dubai with a local Sharon Cassidy. Sharon has lived in Dubai for the past 15 years, and she shares her love for this city – unique experiences in and around the city. She shares some off-the-beaten path adventures around UAE that can help us explore this amazing city in the desert that is known for its ultra modern architecture and shopping excursions. From restaurants to outdoor spaces – right from the comfort of our homes.

Karthika explores the beautiful country of Slovenia with a local Petra Jan. Petra lives lives in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and also known as the city of dragons, and she shares her love for this city. She shares some off-the-beaten path adventures around Slovenia that can help us explore this amazing country from its dramatic landscapes, diverse terrain, rich culture and stunning views of the Adriatic sea – right from the comfort of our homes.

In this episode, we explore Scotland with a local Abigail King. Abbi lives in East Lothian just outside of Edinburg. She shares her love for her city with us – unique experiences in and around the city and some off-the-beaten path adventures that can help you explore this amazing country known for its dramatic landscapes, diverse terrain and stunning views. Abbi takes us on a beautiful adventure – right from the comfort of our homes.

Explore the beautiful country of New Zealand with a local Kiwi Megan Lawrence. Megan lives in Auckland and shares her love for unique experiences in the city and offers a few off-the-beaten path adventures that this amazing country is known for: dramatic landscapes, diverse terrain and stunning views. From restaurants to outdoor spaces, Megan takes us on a beautiful adventure - right from the comfort of our homes. She also shares some beautiful images of all the places she talks about via our blog.

Karthika introduces Season 05 which is all about traveling the world - right from where we are - through conversations with locals as they share their life and lifestyle. Exploring the world through the eyes of a local is a great way to get the inside scoop on how life unfolds in various parts of the world away from the proverbial top 10 lists and travel click bait headlines. Come explore the world with us through a local's point of view and educate yourselves on the diverse beauty all around you.

Karthika celebrates two years of CulturallyOurs. Two years of podcasting, content creation and entrepreneurship. She shares successes as well as the lessons she has learnt along the way. She also discusses why it is important to make mistakes early on so that we can learn and move forward. We all have something to give to the world and own it to ourselves to take chances and do the best we can, in everything that we do.

Karthika explores the culture and traditions around midsummer’s eve and the summer solstice. People all over the world have been celebrate these first few days of summer for generations with fires, feasting and celebrations. From Ancient Egypt, Aztecs of Mexico, Chinese, Native American and Western civilizations have celebrated this first day of summer often called Midsummer or St. John’s Day. It has been known as one of the most powerful days of the year for spiritual growth and healing.

Karthika shares practices and strategies on how navigate the waters of cultural diversity - because it is very much required for the betterment of all aspects of life and lifestyle, especially in today’s environment. She explores how we all can come from a place of understanding and empathy the next time we meet someone who doesn’t look like us or talk like us or dress like us or even behave like us. How can we understand their life and life story? How can we make them feel like they belong...with us?