What to Expect at a Japanese Tea Ceremony

If you think a Japanese tea ceremony revolves around the refreshments, think again!  Every moment in a Japanese tea ceremony is significant.  Your host prepares hours before the arrival of guests to demonstrate the necessary refinement during this special gathering.  Participating in a Japanese tea ceremony provides great insight into the nation’s culture and lifestyle, […]

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Top 5 Destinations for Architecture Geeks

Calling all future Frank Lloyd Wrights! Do you marvel at the wrought iron lattice curvature of the Eiffel Tower? Do you view the Egyptian pyramids as masterworks of masonry (as opposed to “giant triangles in the desert”)? If you aspire to be the next great architect, here are five travel destinations that will surely have […]

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48 Hours in Brazil

Two Days in Rio With lush rainforests, expansive beaches, and stunning mountains, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  Its exotic topography attracts millions of visitors a year.  However, the second largest city in Brazil is also a vibrant multicultural center, filled with monuments, galleries, shopping districts, and museums […]

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One Fascinating Fact From Each Country in South America

South American countries are renowned for their biodiversity, flavorful cuisine, and deep-rooted cultural traditions.  Although larger countries like Brazil and Argentina typically overshadow their smaller South American neighbors, each nation has something to offer travelers from all over the world.  In this blog, we’ll take a trip around the continent, and look at one fascinating […]

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How to Celebrate Every Season in Spain

Having spent a substantial amount of time in Spain – including one uninterrupted period of fourteen months – I have witnessed firsthand how the Spanish celebrate their seasons, and it is something of a no-holds-barred experience. Simply put, the Spanish don’t mess around when it comes to holiday festivities. Whether we’re talking about holidays like […]

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