Paris on ‘Locks Down’: Over 700 000 love locks removed from Pont des Arts
UPDATE: The city council’s first deputy, Bruno Julliard, came up with a brilliant idea: they’re going to sell the locks, and they’re going to use the proceeds to help […]
Category Archives: Traditions and Customs
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Andong Mask Dance Festival-Just Picture it
The Andong Mask Dance Festival is a lively and colourful event highlighting the many traditional mask dances of South Korea. International groups are also invited, making it a multicultural affair […]
Calgary Stampede Parade 2014
I woke up bright and early on Friday to make the trip into Calgary to attend the 2014 Stampede Parade. Even though I grew up in Alberta and my dad […]
‘W’ is for Worry Dolls
Like the Tooth Fairy, (or Ratoncito Pérez- the tooth mouse- in Spanish speaking countries), Guatemalan worry dolls work their magic underneath a pillow. The difference is that the worry dolls […]
‘L’ is for Lila Downs
Well-known and loved within Mexico, and in particular her home area of Oaxaca, Lila Downs might be best known internationally for her role in the movie Frida, (although she holds […]
Gypsy Shutterbug 