Dara Colwell
As a military brat, I was shuttled from place to place with little say in the destination. This habit stuck well into my teenage years, when I found myself exchanging countries for cities, exercising an inherited wanderlust that thickened with the pages of my passport. But to me, travel is as much about unpredictable elements—mainly, human beings—as it is where to stay. That’s why I’ve decided to continue writing about travel (and all that quirky stuff that accompanies it, including inner travel) for Suite101.
In terms of experience, I cut my writing teeth at lifestyle magazines and newspapers in California, where I also went to UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism to earn my Masters degree. I also lived in New York City, where I wrote for publications such as the Village Voice, Details Magazine, BUST, Penthouse and Alternet.org. In 2005 I migrated to Amsterdam, writing for Time Out Amsterdam and Amsterdam Weekly. I'm still here after so many years and love being able to cycle all over the city, eat good cheese and smell....the tulips!
Latest Articles
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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Brighton, England
Far from a typical English seaside town, Brighton has always been big on personality and the city's attractions reflect this.
Jul 1, 2011
- Dara Colwell
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Becoming an ESL Teacher: The Basics
Drawn to foreign cultures, languages and learning? Becoming an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher might be right for you.
May 27, 2011
- Dara Colwell
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Shopping in Amsterdam—Explore the City's Street and Flea Markets
Visiting Amsterdam's street and flea markets--get a glimpse into how this mercantile nation has always done business.
Jan 11, 2011
- Dara Colwell
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Cycling in Amsterdam
In Holland, cycling is one of the most popular forms of transportation. Nowhere is this more apparent than Amsterdam, where bikes get the green light.
Apr 23, 2007
- Dara Colwell
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Saunas in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, there are hundreds of ways to don your birthday suit and get hot. But to do it like the Dutch, the key is just hit the sauna.
Apr 8, 2007
- Dara Colwell
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