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 […]
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Visiting the Artisans Angkor Workshop in Siem Reap, Cambodia
One of my favorite places to shop in Siem Reap, Cambodia is Artisans Angkor. Anyone visiting Siem Reap to tour Angkor Wat should also take the time to see the Artisans Angkor workshop and visit their wonderful boutique. Artisans Angkor offers a skills training and employment program to rural Cambodian youth while helping to preserve […]
Scratch Your Peruvian Itch at Lady Mosquito in Toronto
While I was in Toronto exploring the Queen West neighborhood’s Art and Design Venues with expert guide Betty Ann Jordan, I was thrilled to be introduced to Lady Mosquito. Owner and design maven Cynthia Villegas founded Lady Mosquito in 2008 to introduce Canadians to the artistic traditions from her native Peru. As I entered her […]