March 10th, 2021 After yesterday’s virtual tour through Monsaraz, we’re back on the road exploring the Alentejo. Along the way, we stop in Arraiolos where we encounter the local scene in front of the bell tower. Life moves slow here, just like these guys hanging out getting the day started. They’ve probably known each other for decades! Ah, community. Tomorrow
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January 3rd, 2021 So far on our virtual trek through Morocco, we’ve visited Tangier, Asilah and Fez. Tomorrow we’ll visit two tanneries in Fez. The tanneries are something we should all stop and think about. And in fact, many of you did — with more than 20 comments on my original post shared in 2018. The tanneries present the dilemma
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December 20th, 2020 Following yesterday’s post from Germany, today I’m sharing a handful of Christmas “postcards” from around the world. Being home for the holidays is always a heartfelt experience of family traditions and togetherness, but being away from home can introduce you to new rituals, friends and ways to celebrate. Even in countries and cultures that don’t celebrate Christmas,
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