Ariana Crisafulli

Ariana is a writer and world traveler. Her writing covers her three main passions: women’s empowerment, travel, and culture. The beauty of the world is not just in scenic mountain views or turquoise waters; it’s in doing the thing that gets you out of bed in the morning. For Ariana, that thing is stringing words together.

Email her at and follow her journey on Instagram @surrealife.

StoryAriana CrisafulliFebruary 24, 2017Blog, CambodiaComment

When Everywhere Is Home

Reflections on traveling with a US passport.

StoryAriana CrisafulliFebruary 24, 2017Blog, CambodiaComment

OpinionAriana CrisafulliJanuary 16, 2017Opinion, Travel, India, Tailoring, Sewing, Women, Empowerment, BusinessComment

Tailoring The Definition of Women’s Empowerment

A traveler looks in at women’s empowerment in India.

OpinionAriana CrisafulliJanuary 16, 2017Opinion, Travel, India, Tailoring, Sewing, Women, Empowerment, BusinessComment

Tailoring The Definition of Women’s Empowerment

FeatureAriana CrisafulliDecember 21, 2016Travel, Address, What3WordsComment

Changing The World 3 Words At A Time

Startup what3words helps more than just lost tourists.

FeatureAriana CrisafulliDecember 21, 2016Travel, Address, What3WordsComment

OpinionAriana CrisafulliDecember 02, 2016UN Women, unwomen.org, #orangetheworld, Activism, #16days, International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against WomenComment

16 Days From Quito

Violence against women isn’t just a foreign issue that tourists (or anyone) can overlook.

OpinionAriana CrisafulliDecember 02, 2016UN Women, unwomen.org, #orangetheworld, Activism, #16days, International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against WomenComment

ListAriana CrisafulliNovember 16, 2016Listicle, Books, Reading, Hike, NatureComment

10 Wonderful Books About Nature To Read On Your Hike

...or when you’re in the mood for armchair travel.

ListAriana CrisafulliNovember 16, 2016Listicle, Books, Reading, Hike, NatureComment

10 Wonderful Books About Nature To Read On Your Hike

FeatureAriana CrisafulliOctober 24, 2016Feature, Airbnb, Hotel, New York CityComment

Airbnb: Is sleeping like a local good for locals?

A look at the impact of Airbnb and short-term rentals on local communities.

FeatureAriana CrisafulliOctober 24, 2016Feature, Airbnb, Hotel, New York CityComment

Airbnb: Is sleeping like a local good for locals?

FeatureAriana CrisafulliOctober 10, 2016Feature, ColombiaComment

Traveling in Colombia During an Almost Historic Moment

A socially-conscious traveler describes Bogotá, Colombia on September 26th, a night it seemed peace would win.

FeatureAriana CrisafulliOctober 10, 2016Feature, ColombiaComment

Traveling in Colombia During an Almost Historic Moment

Travel GuideAriana CrisafulliJuly 29, 2016Responsible Travel, Nepal1 Comment

Eco Holiday Asia: A Trekking Company in Nepal Changing The Face Of Tourism

Learn about a trekking company in Nepal aimed at using tourism as a tool for social and environmental good.

Travel GuideAriana CrisafulliJuly 29, 2016Responsible Travel, Nepal1 Comment

Eco Holiday Asia: A Trekking Company in Nepal Changing The Face Of Tourism

Travel GuideAriana CrisafulliJune 17, 2016Travel, India, Weaving, SilkComment

Weaving A Story of Tradition in Varanasi, India

Explore the 2,600-year-old silk weaving tradition thriving in the Mughal town of Varanasi, India.

Travel GuideAriana CrisafulliJune 17, 2016Travel, India, Weaving, SilkComment

Weaving A Story of Tradition in Varanasi, India

SustainabilityAriana CrisafulliMay 16, 2016Sustainability, Sustainable, Restaurant, India, NaturalComment

Naturellement: Natural Food And Social Impact in Auroville, India

Read about a social enterprise in Auroville, India that serves up tasty food and great values.

SustainabilityAriana CrisafulliMay 16, 2016Sustainability, Sustainable, Restaurant, India, NaturalComment