Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: From MLK to Disney to Greece by Josh Garrick
At this time of year many of us are planning holidays, short breaks, trips and big adventures for the coming year. Here, in reverse order, are my Top Ten suggestions to intrigue and inspire you to get out and explore more of our quirkilicious planet.
Photography from the Roof of the Parthenon --
American Photographer Josh Garrick Given UNIQUE Opportunity
If you watch or read the news, you're likely aware that the Middle East has sand and oil, camels and conflict, ancient civilizations and modern challenges. But you might not know, at least via the news, that the region has a fair number of cats.
Ever want to give back when traveling in the world of need? Love to take photos? Then join Dog Meets World, the photo diplomacy project and help connect cultures through the power of photography. The ambitious mission of Dog Meets World (DMW) is to give all children/families in developing countries personal photographs, often for the first time. DMW seeks to change the way people see others and rather than simply taking pictures, to give them as well. You've got a digital camera, just add a portable printer and the stuffed Foto
Foodie Finds: Avoca in Moll's Gap, Co. Kerry, Ireland
We'd driven for hours from Co Clare toward our cottage in Co Kerry. We didn't have any restaurant recommendations in Killarney, but had a great one for Moll's Gap, about a half-hour south-west of Killarney. And, it was halfway to our rental home, Pier Cottage, west of Sneem. So, we held out a little more for the Avoca gift shop and cafe, in Moll's Gap.
We've found an incredible resource for exploring global citizenship, through a walking path that promotes deep learning of culture, people, and place. Abraham's Path is a route that has been described in many cultures and religions. By following Abraham's Path, travelers can explore history and culture, while promoting sustainable tourism. We were lucky enough to sit down and talk with Joshua N.
Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: Broadway Music to Celebrate the New Year by Josh Garrick