AlyseInWonderland
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AlyseInWonderland
In lieu of much wanderlust, I've been traveling the world, writing poetry, volunteering, working as an independent marketing consultant, and just plain hanging out.
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Jul262011
Pirates of Nassau Museum
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Location: Nassau
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If you’re a fan of pirates and sea adventures, then there’s no better way to celebrate these rogues and renegades than by making a pilgrimage to Nassau, Bahamas. The island is famed to be the pirate capital of the world and a historic refuge for these 18th century plunderers.
Jul182011
Ghost Stories and History at Jamaica’s Rose Hall Plantation
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Location: Montego Bay
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Visitors to Jamaica looking to get a little spooked should check out the Great House at Rose Hall plantation. Widely regarded as the most extravagant and famous of Jamaica’s great plantation houses, Rose Hall’s Great House also sports a chilling mythology.
Jul142011
Experience Medieval Europe at Altos de Chavon
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Location: Dominican Republic
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La Romana, Dominican Republic is home to one of the most extravagant and unique attractions in the Caribbean. Altos de Chavon is a recreation of an entire medieval European village, complete with cobblestone streets and a fountain plaza leading to a beautiful Catholic Church.
Jun292011
Participate as an Accomplice to the Big Apple
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Location: New York City
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What is Accomplice New York? Organizers and past participants alike are in cahoots to reveal as little information about the details of the experience as possible, and the entire setup seems to depend on secrecy. But what can be gleaned is that Accomplice is includes a combination of a tour of the more obscure parts of Manhattan, audience-participatory game and scavenger hunt, and theater performance. Whatever the particularities of the show, Accomplice has been creating some serious buzz since its first run in 2005...
Jun282011
Celebrating Freedom in Culturama
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Location: St Kitts
My Recommendation Tip:
St. Kitts and Nevis islands are known for their numerous festivals, the most exciting of which is Nevis’ Culturama. Typically held in late July or early August, the festival is meant to coincide with the island’s celebration of the emancipation of the slaves, which occurs on August first. Slave descendents represent the dominant demographic in the Nevis population, so the celebration of emancipation is particularly meaningful for the islanders. In addition to emancipation, the festival celebrates the culture and customs of native Nevisians.
Jun242011
Bagels Have a Canadian Cousin
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Location: Montreal
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Bagels in the United States are synonymous with New York, but few Americans are aware that Montreal is also renowned for these breakfast breads. The Montreal bagel, however, is distinct from the New York bagel. Smaller, sweeter, and denser than its American cousin, the key to an authentic Montreal bagel is that it is boiled in honey-sweetened water before being baked in a wood-fired oven...
Jun242011
Dine in the Dark at O.Noir Restaurant
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Location: Montreal
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Foodies across the globe are throwing themselves behind a new culinary movement advocating dining in the dark. Originating in Europe, the movement has migrated across the ocean and landed in downtown Montreal in the form of O.Noir restaurant...
Jun172011
Long Island's Great South Bay Music Festival
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Location: New York City
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Americana has experienced an exciting revival in recent years, and with that revival comes the re-invigoration of fun Americana-themed events like the Great South Bay Music Festival. Encompassing all things relating to American history, folklore, and cultural heritage, Americana has more recently become closely associated with a music movement, celebrating a pan-continental perspective on what truly defines American music...
Jun172011
30th Annual Boston Harborfest
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Location: Boston
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In addition to Boston’s rich history in establishing the US, the city is also known for the variety of festivals it hosts. On the Fourth of July visitors and residents with interest in maritime revel in Harborfest, a six-day long festival that celebrates the American Revolution’s colonial and maritime heritage...
Jun142011
Aboard the Orlando Titanic Experience
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Location: Orlando
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When there is mention of “Titanic,” most people under the age of forty conjure images of a baby-faced Leonardo DiCaprio shouting joyfully off the end of a CGI boat. But long before it was a record-breaking James Cameron film, the Titanic was the most opulent passenger ship of its time that suffered one of the most dramatic tragedies in recent history. It’s also the subject of an entire museum in Orlando...
Jun102011
Be a Spy for the Day: International Spy Museum in DC
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Location: Washington DC
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Our nation’s capital has no shortage of renowned museums at which visitors can experience history, science, and impeccably curated art exhibitions. However, if you’re the type of person who prefers excursions with a quirkier edge, the International Spy Museum presents a fun detour from the standard National Mall selections. This privately owned museum is devoted to chronicling the exciting (but obscure) world of international intelligence...
Jun072011
Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival
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Location: Boston
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Music fans, take note. In September, Boston hosts one of the country’s premier jazz events. The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival centers on a daylong street party along Columbus Avenue in Boston’s historic South End. The street is closed for six city blocks to motor vehicle traffic and is lined with tents and food vendors, fun activities, and other regional fare...
Jun022011
The Eastern Market: Seamlessly Blending History and Shopping
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Location: Washington DC
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D.C. visitors looking for both a historical encounter and a great shopping experience, look no further than the Eastern Market. Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, this popular spot was opened in 1873 and has served as the unofficial retail center of the neighborhood...
May252011
365 Vendors at the Vancouver Flea Market
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Location: Vancouver
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Although there are several markets around the city, the Vancouver Flea Market is the biggest and best place to pick up some collectibles, knick-knacks and curiosities of all types. Covering more than 30,000 square feet and with 365 vendor tables, it’s like getting to visit 365 different garage sales all in one convenient indoor area!
May242011
ArtsFest
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Location: Orlando
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Orlando is best known as the Disney and theme park Mecca of the United States, but this popular destination is also home to a thriving local art and culture community. If you find yourself around Orlando during the first half of February, you have the unique opportunity to experience ArtsFest, a weeklong celebration of all things creative in the central Florida region...
May232011
Monkey Jungle: Not Your Average Zoo
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Location: Miami
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Everyone loves zoos. But children and adults alike can have a totally unique experience at Monkey Jungle! Located in southern Miami-Dade county (about a half hour drive from downtown Miami), this attraction is unlike most other zoos. The animals roam completely free in their terrain...
Mar182011
Carnival in Saint Maartin
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Location: St Maarten
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The Caribbean is synonymous with Carnival, the annual season of festivities surrounding Lent. Saint Martin/Saint Maarten is no exception. With main events typically occurring in April/May, Carnival is characterized by parades and celebrations involving extravagant costumes, floats, and music. This year, Carnival in St. Maarten/St. Martin begins April 25 - May 3 filled with music, food, costumes, and more! Pre-events will take place March 19 - April 2.
Mar082011
9 Mile Music Festival: Miami
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Location: Miami
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Reggae fans who are in Miami on March 12th are in for a real treat, as the 18th annual 9 Mile Music Festival will kick off in downtown’s Bayfront Park. The Festival is sponsored by the Bob Marley Movement and organized to pay tribute to the influential artist’s life and legacy...
Feb222011
Sunday in Buenos Aires
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Location: Buenos Aires
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In Buenos Aires, as with many Latin American and Spanish cities, Sunday is a day of rest where many shops and businesses are closed and people spend their time relaxing or barbequing asado with their families and friends. However, San Telmo’s Plaza Dorrego on Sunday is quite the opposite of a quiet day at home. The neighborhood is bustling with thousands of locals and tourists alike who come to peruse more than 270 market stands.
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