Despite blizzards and Arctic blasts, nature hasn’t deserted us. An “irruption” of snowy owls has produced sightings on refuges as far south as Florida. Eagle watchers are checking refuge nests for new chicks. Forays into snow-covered refuges reveal tracks of deer, rabbit, and otter.
Greece: the land of the Gods, so rich in history that you can scarcely turn around without bumping into something extraordinary. As with many famous places, we feel as if we know the place before we even step foot there! But what about the reality of living in Greece today? It’s a land of contrasts, for sure.
It’s that time of year again. Time to bring out the firecrackers and red envelopes, clean out the house, and reunite with family. That’s right—it’s Chinese New Year!
Florida Culture for the Week of February 3, 2014 by Josh Garrick
Feb 5 and 6 – Robin De Jesus in Cabaret at The MEZZ
Love to ski? I am sure Breckenridge, Colorado, is on your to-ski list! It’s one of the most popular ski towns in Colorado – and for good reason. There are many peaks from which to ski (or snowboard) here. Breckenridge has a lift capacity (in 34 lifts and a gondola) of 42,880 people per hour! There are over 600 acres groomed daily, and 187 trails.
One of the best ways to travel, I think, is to live like locals.
The French didn’t know how to drive. Or maybe they did. Sitting in the back of that taxi from Charles de Gaulle, on the verge of vomiting all over the worn seats, I was convinced I had left Paris and entered some high speed, Grand Theft Auto chase. The driver belched something out the window. Someone yelled back. He gestured wildly.
Sometimes, you discover an artist with such vision and talent, you're stunned every time you see their work. Such is the case with our Artist of the Month, Candace O Bell. A Toronto artist with a fine arts degree and a wide range of work, you'll be amazed at her talent, vision, colors, and creativity. Take a look...
“If I were a salesman, I would try to sell travel to other people, because there's a whole world out there for people to experience,” Shane Duckworth says, his hands wrapped around a hot cup of traditional Indian Chai.
On the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2014 is the Year of the Horse (specifically, the Year of the Green Wooden Horse). It starts today (January 31) and will end on February 18, 2015. This is the 31st of the 60 year cycle called Chia Wu.