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Advent in Denmark…the countdown begins!

December 1, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

I love the idea of advent calendar candles to count down the days until Christmas (or Jul in Danish). Taking a moment out of every day to light the corresponding […]

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Chinese New Year: Common Superstitions and Taboos

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If you have been less than successful with your New Year’s resolutions, have no fear: The Chinese New Year coming up is the perfect excuse to re-set them. While you […]

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Santa Invasion: SANTACON 2013

November 27, 2013by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

Cities across the world (305 of them in 41 countries) will be overrun by gangs of Santas in December as part of the annual gathering known as SantaCon. Combining aspects […]

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-Just Picture It-Venice

August 26, 2013by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

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The drive from Monument Valley to Mexican Hat and beyond feels like a journey through another world. #PPRoads @passionpassport

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Crossing bridges when I come to them, even if they’re in suspension.

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We were introduced to ‘Juana la Cubana’ while dressed in our wedding attire. “She can tell you what your future as husband and wife will be like”, a friend of a friend told us. Juana practices the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria (worship of saints, loosely translated). Her and her doll Rufina, who she said has been her companion and guardian for over half a century, are fixtures in la Plaza de la Catedral in Old Havana. She asked for a small offering to read our cards. Her grandson, who I guessed to be younger than 3 years old, took my money and chattered away while Juana eyed up my new husband. She never did read our cards. Mostly, she flirted shamelessly with my Mr. and gave me looks that, quite frankly, made me a little nervous given her fame as a powerful Santera. Rufina, however, was all smiles, so I took that to be a good sign. #pptravelencounters @passionpassport

Some of the cats sure do look strange here. 🤔 ———————————————- Before living in Playa del Carmen a few years ago, I did not even know that this animal existed. I walked past a group of cats eating breakfast on my way to the beach one morning and noticed that one of those things was not like the others. I had to ask someone what the heck it was. Known as ‘tzereques’ (pronounced se-reck-ees) by the locals and ‘agoutis’ in English, they can be seen roaming around the beach and jungle areas. While they are a bit shy, they usually let you get close enough to snap a photo or two. The local cats know enough not to mess with a rodent this big and let them hang around and even share their food. #pptravelencounters @passionpassport

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