arts and culture

Ernest Hemmingway's Cuba

Ernest Hemingway is a big attraction in Cuba. Although he was an American he lived in Cuba for many years....

Skagway Alaska's Jewell Gardens – go forth and blow (glass, that is)

Skagway Alaska's Jewell Gardens – go forth and blow (glass, that is)

Classes like this are available around the world and I’ve done several.  This is a particularly nice one in Alaska...

Chiang Rai – White Temple & Golden Toilet (Thailand)

Chiang Rai – White Temple & Golden Toilet The White Temple in Chiang Rai (near Chiang Mai) is an artistic...

Yee Ping floating lantern festival in Chiang Mai (Thailand)

This past year I went to Chiang Mai, having found a cheap flight there and back (about $600 total).  Once...

Siem Reap – Cambodian Circus – Phare

Siem Reap – The Cambodian Circus – Phare Show If you are in Siem Reap, a unique show to see...

Old Delhi – Peepal Trees

On our tour around Old Delhi with a former street child, we visited a couple of the old Peepal (Ficus...

India – embroidery workshop – video

Champeta music and El Runner (Colombia)

On my tour through the Bazurto market with @eltonystark, which I highly recommend, I learned not only about the market...

Marble inlay workshops in India

I’ve always loved wood and stone inlay, so one of the things I most wanted to find in India was...

Agra Heritage Walks Handicraft Tour (India)

Agra Heritage Walks Handicraft Tour (India)

If you are in Agra and want to see various things around town, I highly recommend contacting Agra Heritage Walks....