Tag Archives: Asia

New Year’s Traditions Around the World

Posted on December 31, 2024 by mitchteemley

New Year’s traditions vary wildly from culture to culture, although most include “the three F’s,” food, fun and fireworks, plus time-honored (if not exactly proven) ways to assure good luck in the coming year. Whatever your traditions, may your 2025 … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Philippine Retreat

Posted on February 21, 2024 by mitchteemley

My Featured Bloggers this week are Leo and Nina Castillo of The Shoestring Diaries. Native-born Filippinos Leo and Nina have traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia and, for a time, North America, capturing spectacular images along the way. Great photography is … Continue reading →

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