Summer Travel to Asia Ghost Festivals
[Updated May 2023: Summer Travel To Asia Ghost Festivals] Summer season is a popular time for tourists to spread their wings. Plan summer travel to Asia ghost festivals and experience a truly unique cultural event. The Ghost Festivals are both a tradition and celebration. The festival’s other names include Hungry…
10 of Our Favorite Holiday Things to Do
As winter approaches, you might be wondering how you can celebrate the holiday spirit. Although many individuals prefer staying home during the holidays, many others enjoy embarking on trips and seeing new sights. Regardless of which category you fall under, there are plenty of fun activities to do, both at…
Mardi Gras: Let them Eat King Cake!
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”, referring to the last night of eating rich, sweet, and fat-filled foods before the ritual of Lent. So let them eat King Cake, one of the traditional foods eaten during New Orleans Mardi Gras Season, but not after Fat Tuesday! When is Mardi…
Why Travelers Should Join Art Nonprofits Today
Throughout history, the arts have been an important part of society in the best and worst of times. As I write these words, many facilities worldwide are closed due to the Covid 19 pandemic, but are still doing their best to provide community and member services. Here is why travelers…
March Madness
The annual rituals of March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day festivals, and Spring Break were unceremoniously canceled this year, overshadowed by the impending threat of what would become the most crippling pandemic of my time to date. Now March has come and gone, leaving only a blur of memories and dreams. …
The Tradition of Cascarones
The tradition of cascarones, literally translated to “eggshells” in Spanish, is said to originate from China to Spain. Eventually it showed up in Mexico with the arrival of Marco Polo. Cascarones remain a tradition in Mexico, many Latin American countries, and even in some of the Southwestern United States. What…
How to Make the Most of Your Memberships
Do you have a wallet full of membership cards to various organizations and clubs? Do you like to support local facilities, but after attending once or twice, are not sure what to do with your membership? You likely are not using your status to the best advantage. So, how to…
