This spring, summer, and fall, we will show the world how we celebrate staycations in Vancouver Vancouver in June is when we get to enjoy the best of our city. This time of year there is a joyful energy all around as we emerge from our wintry moods into the…
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There are moments I cherish, little bits of memories, nestled like tawny port in sparkling crystal goblets. These memories I swirl gently lest I spill a drop of it. Athens by foot, and through the eyes of a local. Athens is a city that hugs you and hold you dear,…
I know I was supposed to love Singapore, but truth be told I was not as wowed as I so wanted to be… In Singapore, every place you look at seems to be camera ready. The restaurants are clinical-hygienic and filled with people eating but not bustling…not noisy nor vibrant.…
Walking through an ancient alley in Ipoh will, with every step forward, push one gently back into a different time… Concubine Lane. Just the name paints a picture of ancient-ness. Of soft pleasing women, by night, awaiting their lovers’ embrace. The smell of lanterns filled with oil, brocaded curtains shimmering…
Write the world according to her…the women of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece. On my last visit to Athens, Greece, I once again, found myself at the National Archaeological Museum, one of my most favourite places to visit. The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the…
“When I am Filoti I feel like I am at the centre of the world.” – Katerina, co-owner of Giannakis Hotel and Tours. Apollonia, a freestanding marble doorframe, or portara, is the only remains left of a never-completed temple to Apollo built in 530 BC. This doorway stands like a…
Dortjol Festival takes place in Belgrade, Serbia. An event of diverse styles of jazz, ethno and classical music presented by world-renowned artists from Serbia, Georgia, Greece, Germany, Italy, Spain, New Zealand and Portugal. By Maria FilippouPeopleTravelFood Part Two (Go here for part one) I got to meet the other two…
Dortjol Festival is a mixed music genre festival, where world artists from eight countries together with artists from Serbia cross genres of jazz, ethno and classical music. The Dortjol Festival, with its cultural exchange program, musical performances and educational programs, is the embodiment of intercultural and international harmony. By Maria…
Kelp, or Seaweed is a key ingredient in Temple Food, which refers to the cuisine of Buddhist monks and nuns in Korea Seaweed has been an integral part of the Korean diet for centuries. It is used in soups, as snacks and garnishes while commanding the top food spot for…
Nothing is as exciting as the start of a trip.Take, for example, a journey from Vancouver airport – with a quick blessing from the Jade Canoe – to somewhere far away from home. Vancouver airport is a gentle place, surprisingly gentle for a busy international airport. The air always seems…
The grounded vibrations of the bass instruments carried on what seemed to be the spiritual exploration of three people via music. Combined with the smell of Lavandula had a mesmerizing effect on the audience. After a glass of wine and an hour of pouring rain it was safe enough to…