While Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, is known as a pristine and ultra-clean city, it has a darker side that can be seen by wandering …
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Steel Pan Drumming: Exploring Trinidad Through Music
The national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago is the steelpan, or steel drum. Crafted from oil drums — although many of these drums never contained …
Must-See Collections When Visiting the Uffizi Gallery
With so much on display at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, it’s going to be hard to see everything. That doesn’t mean you can’t try …
Catskill Culture: Wine, Hippies And Swamp Gumbo In Woodstock, New York
Woodstock is a fascinating place. Not only is it world famous for a festival that didn’t even happen there — when town residents opposed the …
Escape The City: A Rustic Retreat In Rosendale, New York
1850 House & Tavern Not many people know about the worthwhile Manhattan escape of Rosendale. In fact, I live in New York at had still …
Quechua Culture: Preserving The Peruvian Weaving Tradition
When traveling through Peru, it’s hard not to notice the colorful handicrafts made by locals. Hats, scarves, bags, socks, sweaters and headbands are weaved with …
Artisans Unite: Exploring Local Art At Scenic Way In Hocking Hills, Ohio
The close-knit community of Hocking Hills is very sustainable, with restaurants promoting local ingredients, naturalist guides teaching the importance of ecology, accommodations made of recycled …
Sweet Japan: What Is Wagashi?
When ordering dessert in Japan, don’t expect fudge brownie sundaes or Snickers marshmallow cheesecake. Instead, you’re more likely to indulge in something simple yet delicious: …
Disassembly, Places And Classic Motorcycles: Evoking Happy Memories Through The Photography Of Todd McLellan
“It all started from a kindergarten finger painting class” These are the words you are greeted with when visiting the homepage of artist and photographer …