Three Kings Day in Mexico
Talk about pressure. Children in Mexico have not one, but three old men watching their every move to determine if they’ve been naughty or nice. Los Reyes Magos-the Magi Kings or […]
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New Year’s Eve Quirks from Across the Globe
The new year is upon us. So smash those dishes, grab your suitcase and stick a candle in the walnut shell! Wait…what? Whether you want to travel, line your pockets, […]
Seeing Aarhus, Denmark through rose-coloured glass…
….and blue And yellow….. and violet… and green…. …and orange! I love heights and I am very inspired by colour so a visit to the roof of ARoS art museum to the YOUR […]
Quirky Christmas Traditions from Around the World
I am always on the look out for wacky traditions and quaint customs when I travel. Here are some Christmas quirks that I have come across while not home for the […]
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe: Paying Tribute to the Queen of Mexico
*Article with more photos can be seen on MEXCONNECT. She is known by many names: The Mestiza Madonna; La Virgen Ranchera; The Empress of the Americas; Mystical Rose; the list […]
The Bewitching City of Salem, Massachusetts
Think of witches and the town of Salem might come to mind. It did for me, and because I have a fascination for anything mysterious, I made sure to head over […]
Death Becomes Her: Leading Ladies of Day of the Dead
One of my favourite holidays, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a wonderfully chaotic mix of colours, emotions, and beliefs. It is a humour-filled celebration of ‘la […]
Alberta’s UFO Landing Pad
Can’t find a decent place to land your spaceship? Look no further than St. Paul, Alberta. The UFO landing pad in St. Paul, Alberta, was built in 1967 as a quirky […]
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