Where to Experience Fado Like a Local in Lisbon
There's a saying in Portuguese that goes: "Tao Fadista quem canta como qum sabe escutar", meaning "A Fado singer sings like someone who knows how to listen". Having learned about Fado while researching our trip to Portugal, I was intrigued with this most local of all things local, since this genre of music has been a part of Portuguese culture for centuries. Exactly when and from whom...
5 Uniquely Canadian Ways to Celebrate Our 150th Birthday
The New Year is always a reason to look ahead and toast the future, but for Canadians, 2017 promises to be a year to remember, partly because this is the year we celebrate our 150th Birthday! There are activities and activities going on all across the country, with some of the world's most beautiful landscapes as a backdrop for all the fun, making Canada the best place to travel this year. But...
Kissimmee: There’s Magic in the Air
Magical, lush, exotic. If you're trying to guess the rainforest or off-the-beaten track destination where this photo was taken, I'll put a wager on your getting it wrong because believe it or not, this is Kissimmee, Florida. Yep, the very same place known for its proximity to theme parks and outlet malls has more than one surprise in store, including a Mickey Mouse that I can guarantee 99% of...