a website for curious travelers
The beginning of November brings Dia de los Muertos – the Days of the Dead. Although today this celebration is often linked to the Catholic All Soul’s Day, Dia de los Muertos has ancient roots, Read More …
It still surprises me to hear the clip-clop of a horse’s hooves along the highway when I’m at my parents’ house in Todd County, but it shouldn’t, as the Amish are now pretty well-established in Read More …
Tucson’s beautiful Saint Augustine Cathedral stands just outside Tucson’s downtown core. The exterior has a stunning Mexican baroque façade, complete with southwestern details. It is a 1928 remake of the original (unfinished) 1897 structure. I Read More …
Majorelle Garden in Marrakech, Morocco, is an exotic retreat filled with vibrant color, shady lanes, flowing water, and exotic plantings. There’s also a nice little museum on Berber culture. I’m a gardener, so the number Read More …
Basha’s gallery is no longer open. There was a treasure trove of western art tucked away in a nondescript office building at the headquarters of Basha grocery chain in Chandler, Arizona. The Basha Collection of Read More …
One of the things I love about living in the Twin Cities is how easy it is to expand my cultural horizons. Often I don’t even need to leave town. This weekend Katha Dance Theatre Read More …
A friend has taken me to an amazing performance Soul to Sole by the Katha Dance Theater and a small gospel group lead by the incredible Robert Robinson at the Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. Read More …
Tahiti to Florida cruise
Ballard was once a booming fishing village with a large Scandinavian population. While few residents today make their living from the sea, there is still great pride in their Nordic past. This is particularly true Read More …
The Phoenix area was, of course, home to many other people before becoming a southern hot-spot for northern retirees. 2000 years ago, the Hohokam settled in this area, eventually building a large and complex community Read More …