How we celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Luis Potosí
Towards the end of October, my grandmother made preparations for this special holiday, Día de los Muertos (Day of the…
Cultural Tourism
Shang Hai Jade Buddha Temple
In the middle of one of the most bustling and loud cities in China there still remains one of the…
Los Voladores de Papantla Ritual
The legend says that many years ago, there was a severe drought in Totonacapan which caused much havoc and cost…
The Dance of the Birdmen – The History and Legend behind the Voladores de Papantla
As the men walk in a single file with their heads bowed down as a sign of respect to the…
The Tibetan Chuba
There is a very distinctive piece of garment which makes Tibetan traditional dresses unique from those in other parts of…
A Tibetan Tea House Experience
In my previous blog post – Journey to the Roof of the World – I shared my travel experiences while…
Journey to the Roof of the World
His Holiness, The Dalai Lama refers to it as the “Land of the Snows.” Of those fortunate enough to travel…
Las Pozas Xilitla
Take some time and enjoy this video featuring the magical world of Sir Edward James. Whenever I watch this I…
The Spirit of Black Hawk at Eagle’s Nest
As you’re driving on IL Rt. 2 towards Oregon, Illinois, a Midwest town miles away northwest of Chicago, you…
Jamestown: Rediscovering the Powhatans of Virginia
Almost everyone has heard or knows about Pocahontas, the famous daughter of the great Powhatan, Indian chief of the Virginia…
