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Dancing a Tango with Tromp l’oeil at the San Telmo Market, Buenos Aires
The Art: 46-inch high Paper Mosaic Artwork from Buenos Aires, Argentina The Story: As much as this looks like a well-loved (read 'damaged') woven shawl mounted in a giant frame, don't be fooled. This is actually a flat piece of paper on which tiny pieces of coloured...
Walking Into the Pink at Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Hoping to see flocks of pink flamingos at Lake Manyara Tanzania, it looked like it was going to be a bust when we first arrived on its dried up shores. That changed dramatically….
Bazaar Impressions of Egypt
The Art: A coverlet from the Tentmakers' Bazaar in Cairo The Story: I think I put off going to Egypt for many years (despite my fascination with it), for one reason: I was intrigued with the world of ancient Egypt, a world that hadn't existed for 5000+ years. To be...
Toucan Travel For the Price of One in Costa Rica
The Art: 14 inch hand-painted ceramic plate from Costa Rica The Story: When a 5-star destination comes with a 3-star price, what results is one of the most affordable luxury trips you could ever take. That's Costa Rica. This country offers EVERYTHING you could ever...
