Piñatas have long and colorful history
Piñatas in Mexico Growing up in the upper Midwest, the celebrations I know about revolve around wooden shoe...
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Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Japan
When we decided to take a trip to Japan during Cherry Blossom season I didn’t realize what a big event it is in...
Costume Rental Flourishes in Japan and Korea
What a hoot. When you go to Japan and Korea, you can expect to see lots of people in their native costumes. In...
Photographing a Festival in the Thar Desert in India
I never get tired of going to festivals. There’s something compelling about people gathering to celebrate something...
Encounter with a Robot in Seoul
Last April I encountered a robot in the Seoul airport. That’s right.  This snowman shaped creature was buzzing...
The Toilets of Japan
by Kate Dernocoeur, guest blogger Arriving in Japan as a budget traveler in 1981 led me to a very basic and...
The Food of Japan
by Kate Dernocoeur, Guest Blogger Wooden chopsticks are delightful for placing morsels of a meal into your mouth....
Visiting small villages in the desert in India
When I was design writer for the Home and Garden section of the Grand Rapids Press, my job meant touring people’s...
Favorite Places in India: Haridwar and Rishikesh
I have a new favorite place in India—actually two places—Haridwar and Rishikesh. These two small towns are...