Last week a friend of mine said, “I don’t plan my vacations based on what to see anymore, but on…
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There are essentially two types of tourists who visit the Caribbean, the 2,500-mile-long chain of more than 7,000 islands, islets,…
Christmas is a time of year when people around the world come together in the spirit of giving, love and…
Christmas in the Philippines is very different from Christmas in other countries. A Philippines Christmas has its own charm, its…
[Updated 12/02/22] Like most kids who grew up in the US, I became fascinated with Santa Claus from a very…
The Polynesian Triangle of the Pacific is synonymous with idyllic islands that offer swaying palms, exceptional places to scuba dive,…
If you’re only casually familiar with the history of the Vikings, you might think of them as the fearsome seafaring…
Along with the Spartans of ancient Greece, the Samurai warrior caste of Japan, and the Zulus of southern Africa, the…
The day before a holiday isn’t often considered a holiday itself. But when it comes to Christmas (and New Years),…
[Updated 10/26/21 ] Like most kids who grew up in the US, I became fascinated with Santa Claus from a…
If you really want to understand the culture of a place, festivals are a great place to start. Whether you’re…
Across the world each year, there are hundreds of cultural festivals that celebrate the unique beliefs and traditions belonging to…
From Cinco de Mayo and Día de Los Muertos (a.k.a. Day of the Dead Festival) to tacos, tequila, and piñatas,…
[Updated 12/15/2020] Did you know that more people celebrate New Years around the world than any other holiday? But, of…
[Updated November 19, 2020] Everyone knows that we’re passionate about ecotourism and nature conservation. But unless you’re a long-time reader,…
There aren’t many archeological relics that remain from the Viking era, and very few recorded documents on Viking mythology due…