Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! We’ve been on the road for more than a month and have enjoyed watching the holiday season light up around the world. I hope you enjoy these scenes from Malta, Spain and the U.S. on this day of celebration and togetherness. Cheers! Kelly
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February 16th, 2021 It’s Fat Tuesday, traditionally a day of feasting, floats, costumes, music, dancing and celebration. New Orleans is the heart of Mardi Gras celebrations in the U.S. I’ve never attended, but I have been to Carnaval in Cuba where it’s celebrated in much the same way, as you can see above. Feast, toast and cheers to the approach of
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February 11th, 2021 Chinese (or Lunar) New Year is here! The Metal Ox arrives as the rat scurries away. Today I’m sharing a post from 2013 with photos from Singapore. Singapore’s Chinatown comes alive with energy, color, festive treats, symbolic fruits and endless decoration during this holiday period. Enjoy! Wishing you health and prosperity in the New Year. More tomorrow,
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February 10th, 2021 Time to hang the lanterns and stuff the hongbao! Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, begins Friday. Out with the rat, in with the ox! It is the year of the Metal Ox. The ox signifies strength, determination, action and hard work. Hopefully all of these merits will shepherd us through the final phase
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January 29th, 2021 With yesterday’s reverence, today we’re revisiting my post from 2013 about Thaipusam in Singapore, with updated and additional photos. Depending on when you’re reading this, pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea or wine. This is a lengthy post of first impressions, explanations and historical background of an event I knew nothing about at the time.
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December 19th, 2020 After yesterday’s festivities in Strasbourg, today we’re making the fifth and final stop on our European holiday market tour. Of the markets I’ve been to, I saved the best for last. Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt has vintage charm, hand-crafted beauty and that something extra that vaults it straight into your heart. Oh, Nuremberg, you are everything we miss about
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December 18th, 2020 It’s a shame to spend only one night in Paris, but today it’s time to move on to the Strasbourg holiday market. We loved this village on the river, with its central square and cathedral. The locals were friendly and the gluhwein was spiced perfectly ~ a winning combination for the holidays. Have fun exploring the streets
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December 17th, 2020 Yesterday we visited the Wiesbaden holiday market. Tonight we’ve landed in PARIS. What more is there to say? Enjoy your time at the market. More lights and sweets tomorrow, from Strasbourg! Kelly Repost of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from
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