It felt like it’s been forever, but Mardi Gras celebrations finally took place in New Orleans throughout January and February. The annual...

If you are planning to visit Šibenik, you won’t be disappointed. Especially if you love Mediterranean cities and visiting places that are...

The music sounded cheerful on that Sunday morning. Two pairs of dancers, dressed as lions, had performed their dances in the middle of...

For over 60 years, the International children's festival has been an epicenter of cultural manifestations in Šibenik. Every June,...

The long, low sound of the conch shell announces the beginning of Yap Day, an annual holiday set aside to celebrate the unique culture of...

Holi is my favorite festival. This festival is vibrant, full of color, love, and joy. Like every Indian festival, Holi too has a tale...

Diwali or Deepawali is derived from the Sanskrit term "Deepavali," which literally means "row of lights." Many Indians light diyas...

When I first arrived at Yap International Airport after midnight on one of only two weekly flights from Guam, the air was hot and humid....

Yap? Where’s that? In Micronesia. Oh, you’re moving to Indonesia. No, Micro….Micronesia…in the far western Pacific Ocean just above the...

As I mentioned before, my September trip to Las Vegas with my husband was canceled thanks to Hurricane Ida. So after a quick scramble, we...

Festivals in New Orleans are a full season. In a “normal year,” festival season is in high swing, starting in March and lasting...

When I got the email inviting me to Mazatlan, Mexico for a work trip, there was absolutely no way I was turning this opportunity down....

In 1963, a group of local citizens took advantage of Harbin, China's freezing winter temperatures by hosting an ice lantern garden party....

I have to admit I was a little disappointed when I first arrived in Basel, Switzerland. I was there to meet up with an old college...

Being a tourist in my own city is so fun. From the amazing restaurants, iconic bars, and unique architecture, there is always something...

When I was a child, my grandmother would tell me stories about her native country, Norway, and her experience traveling to the states as...