The sun was shining, no more minuscule clouds to offer a bit of shade, but a lovely palette of midday colours, so vivid in my memory now…in Pelion Greece Summer 2020, a bit of an oxymoron if the circumstances in which we all found ourselves are considered. Being locked…
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Leh we go for a quartuh. It is ten in the morning. This is Guyana we Guyanese does drink whenever we want, all day and all night, he turned to grin at his sidekick in the backseat. I looked back to see the dimwit slapping his knees and laughing in…
Every morning they meet at the break of dawn at Manoli’s taverna, the old men in the village of Filoti, Naxos Manolis Taverna, which is situated directly on the most important corner of the village square, is the first taverna to open in the early morning and the last taverna…
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…
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, Athens, Greece, houses some of the…
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…