One of my top priorities on my first visit to Oaxaca, Mexico was to make sure to visit a Cochineal Farm. I had been vaguely aware of cochineal for some time and knew if by one of its other names, carmine. I learned more about it when I became a docent at my local art […]
Books
Visit a Museum Gift Shop for the Best Souvenirs
I’ve discovered that a museum gift shop can be one of the best places to find unique souvenirs when I am traveling. That was certainly true during my recent visit to Toronto when I was able to spend a few hours exploring the Royal Ontario Museum and was also able to take full advantage of […]
Around the World in 52 Books: Early Summer Readings
Now’s the perfect time to share with you my progress on the Around the World in 52 Books challenge. Summer can provide some great opportunities for your to catch up on your stack of books to read. Maybe you’re on a vacation with some time on the plane, in the car or even at the […]