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Month: July 2015

LB School Podcast: Kate Elliott

Gombey Troupes of Bermuda

Bermuda’s cultural ambassadors are the gombeys, a name meaning “drums” given to a dance troupe grassroots tradition that borrows elements from Native American, British military, and Caribbean influences.

Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua in Oaxaca, Mexico

The Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua spreads for about 20 miles of open-ocean beach shoreline and islet-studded jungly lagoons. With so much ground to explore, it usually takes a full…

Snorkeling in Kihei, Maui

Here's everything you need to know about snorkeling in Kihei, including where and when to go, what you'll sight, rental shops and outfitters, and which boat tours that focus on…

An Excerpt from Crooked by Austin Grossman

The Bermuda Triangle

If there’s one thing most everyone knows about Bermuda—even if they’ve never set foot on the island—it’s the Bermuda Triangle. Surprisingly, Bermuda has never made much of the legend, even…

Visiting Ontario: When to Go and How to Get There

Ontario has distinct seasons, with pros and cons to visiting in each. It's best to schedule your visit around events or activities you'd prefer to experience, such as summer's theatre…

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English Paper Piecing (EPP) Pentagon Drawer Sachets

The Birdsey Studio and Other Bermuda Artists

Scores of artists made their way to Bermuda in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, with many finding fresh energy to paint and draw. Learn about their time in Bermuda,…

Bermuda’s Festivals and Events: July to December

Though the summer is generally prime festival season, don't expect things to slow to a crawl in the latter part of the year. Outdoor sports and competitions continue on year-round,…

Snorkeling Charters from Ma‘alaea Bay

If you want to snorkel the amazing underwater world of Molokini Crater, you'll need to charter a boat from Ma‘alaea Bay. You'll have plenty of choice in your experience, from…

The 10-Day Georgian Bay Circle Tour

Georgian Bay is one of Ontario's best kept secrets. This suggested tour, which takes in the striking natural scenery around Georgian Bay, is best experienced in late summer or early…