When I visited Florence, Italy’s Palazzo Vecchio last spring, its’ walls seemed to hold a whiff of mystery. I lingered in the grand hall meeting hall, Il Salone dei Cinquecento, soaking up the sort of spooky ambiance, picturing the De Medicis holding court with foreign potentates and generals returning from battle. It’s the kind of […]
Arts & Entertainment
Mythic Messenger: Encountering the Legacy of Bill Reid
Stepping off the busy streets of downtown Vancouver, B.C. on a recent chilly afternoon, a hush fell over me as I entered the gallery, where I’m introduced to a man of many names. . . lihljiwaas Kihlguulins Or simply, Bill Reid. The first is the Haida name he received at his grandfather’s funeral in Skidegate, […]
Party Like It’s 2012! A Festival for Every Month of the Year
Whether the locals are dressing up or partying down, visiting during a major festival or event can really enhance your travel experience. While there are thousands of fetes around the world to catch each year, I’ve made the following picks for the occasions I’d personally like to teleport to each month in 2012. (For a […]