• Start Here

    The Traveluster is a culturally-focused travel blog that explores human connection and interaction, highlighting local customs, festivals, beliefs, cuisine.

  • Contact

    Hi! I would love to hear from you! Feel free to contact me via email, or through any of my social media handles! Email: Lindsay@thetraveluster.com Twitter: @thetraveluster Facebook: facebook.com/TheTraveluster Instagram: instagram.com/thetraveluster Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetraveuster/…

  • Partner

    ABOUT ME Hey there. I’m Lindsay. Welcome to The Traveluster, a culture-focused travel site. I’m an anthropologist, geographer and international conflict resolution scholar. I hope you’ll enjoy my unique travel perspective! Read more…

  • Places

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  • Ponder

    ABOUT ME Hey there. I’m Lindsay. Welcome to The Traveluster, a culture-focused travel site. I’m an anthropologist, geographer and international conflict resolution scholar. I hope you’ll enjoy my unique travel perspective! Read more…

  • Write

    I love to travel. I love to write. In addition to this site, my writing can also be found on other websites, blogs, and even print!

  • U.S.A

    My Strange Midwest Obsession

    What does “the Midwest” make you think of? Credit: Shawn Nystrand If you’re 21% of the U.S. population that lives in the Midwest, then you might be thinking: “home” or “family.” Perhaps that’s…