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An Initiation I’ll Never Forget at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
The initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra It's rare that the same thing that makes me exclaim "I HAVE to see this for myself!" inspires Henk to say the same thing. But that's what happened when we both saw photos of the Quinta da Regaleira 'Initiation Well'...
Chihuly Exhibition at the ROM is Brilliant
It's hard not to enjoy gazing at colourful forms that sparkle and twinkle, and that demand very little from you in return other than admiration. I think this is why the kid inside all of us loves fireworks, and why both toddlers and grownups alike love the Chihuly...
Review of the ‘Human Charger’: can this eliminate jet lag?
When the little box arrived, it looked like something from the Apple Store: a compact, all-white box that contained what looked like a iPod. But this was something different – this was the Human Charger, a device that claimed it could help eliminate jet lag. But could...
Monsanto, Portugal: A Town Built on Boulders
If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path destination in Portugal that is sure to enchant you, then look to the tiny town of Monsanto built literally around boulders…




