Seems every Mexican restaurant in America is featuring food specials, live music and fruity margaritas today in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. But did you know that Mexicans aren’t celebrating their Independence Day? That date is actually Sept. 16th. So what are they celebrating? Mexico’s freedom from French occupation following the Mexican-American War of 1846-48. For nearly […]
Like distinctive architecture? Then you’ll love exploring Portugal…ornate Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals… a hundred medieval castles…Roman ruins…towers and grand monasteries built in the exclusive Portuguese style of Manueline. When we visited last June, we saw just a sampling of the outstanding architecture which included the Jerónimos Monastery & Belem Tower in Lisbon (Manueline style); Santa Justa Elevator in Lisbon; the Templar Knights castle and octagon […]
Animal rights activists may try to sway you away from attending a bullfight with their posters and loud protests, but don’t be so quick to dismiss this event. Or even pity the bull. In Portugal, the bull not only lives, but has the chance to get even. And often succeeds! The forcados, who enter the ring to take […]
High Atlas Mountains, Morocco Goats along the trail… Impromptu singing and clapping broke out when my guide passed friends outside a little shop… There are very few roads and most of the villagers think nothing of walking an hour to and from work each day. A yummy Moroccan lunch, high up in the mountains, in […]
November 2 is All Soul’s Day in Mexico. Mayan people believe that deceased loved ones come back to visit–in spirit–during this three day celebration. Families erect private alters customized in memory of their loved one. Favorite foods and beverages, marigolds, sugar skulls, sweets, and special objects are arranged on tabletops around photos of the deceased […]
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