The culture of Peru is a melting pot of ancient civilizations of Andeans and the colonialism of the Spaniards. Geographically speaking, attempting to unearth another country in the world that has the amount of variation of land as Peru does is virtually impossible. Peru is mountainous, and also holds the rainforests of the Amazon. There …
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Weaving Your Way to Taquile Island, Peru
Weave your way through the channels between the infamous floating islands of Uros, and just beyond is the island made famous by their intricate knitting and textile weaving, Taquile. About thirty miles from Puno, or an hour-and-a-half boat ride, Taquile is a fun island for exploring travelers. Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca is rich in …
The Rothko Chapel and the Broken Obelisk
There are not too many places in the known world that have such a spiritually enlightening space as The Rothko Chapel. It came to be during a tumultuous time in our nation’s history and is, as such, a true epicenter of activism for civil rights. It is quietly disruptive – a moving stillness. This is …
The Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Norman Rockwell, a prized American artist, and his wife, Molly, established the Norman Rockwell Museum in the Berkshire region of Massachusetts in 1969. Mr. Rockwell spent the last quarter century of his life in Stockbridge. It is the dedication of the museum to preserve the enjoyment of his great contribution to the American arts and …
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Historic Hotel Monteleone of New Orleans
From the humble beginnings of a shoemaker in Sicily to an entrepreneur in the Land of Opportunity, Antonio Monteleone has made his mark. Growing up in Sicily, Antonio had been told many stories of the greatness of America. This spurred him on, and it didn’t take long for him to see that, while he was …
Guide to Getting Around Manila Like a Local
Vacationing shouldn’t be about sticking out like a sore thumb. In fact, immersion in local culture can be an amazing way to make the most of your stay. Who really wants all the locals to think ‘you’re just not from here, are you?’ Manila is one place where, not only can you enjoy the city, …