The Maltese Festa Wins UNESCO Recognition; Celebration 19 October
Malta and Gozo’s Roman Catholic roots played an integral part in the development and history of the islands. As a result, there are 359 churches and chapels on the two islands, which devolve into 78 parishes (churches that serve as the local church for the...
Hotel Review: Hotel Cortijo del Marqués
BeSeeingYou at: Hotel Cortijo del Marqués Location: Albolote, Granada province, Spain Number of rooms and suites total: 15 Website: www.cortijodelmarques.com/en/ *** Why book? This family-owned rural escape is just small enough to make you feel as if you've stepped...
The Spirit of the West at Its Best in Amarillo, Texas
Hi Ya’ll ! I’m singing along with Tony Christie on Route 66, en route to Amarillo, Texas. Think dusty plains, wide-open skies, graffiti-painted Cadillacs, a chuck wagon dinner, and an immersive cowboy and cowgirl culture that makes me want to kick up my heels....
A Renovated Mexico City Mansion Opens as the Design-Centric Casona Roma Norte Boutique Hotel
Mexico City is one of the world's largest and most dynamic metropolises, and soon-to-open Casona Roma Norte is the ideal respite after a day out in the busy streets, renowned museums and galleries and intoxicating food markets. Housed inside a meticulously restored...
Malta’s Notte Bianca Returns 5 October, Promising a Night Like No Other
There are thousands of people worldwide who, fueled by passion, take to the streets to sing, dance, and perform. Not to make money but for the love of being in front of an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. In Malta, the annual all-night Notte Bianca festival...
Hold Your Pumpkins! Trick-or-Treating is Actually Rooted in Celtic Britain
Even though it's only September, the shops are filled with Halloween costumes and sweets for trick-or-treating and I often hear people groan about the “American” trend. But hold your pumpkins for just a minute. While trick-or-treating might be perceived as an...
