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Review of The NYC Adventure Expo

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by Teresa Gotay on October 17, 2009

As a travel aficionado, being involved in the travel world is a 24/7 kind of thing. Thoughts of places to go, how to save money and learning about new cultures is always on my mind. But something didn’t cross my travel radar. Fortunately, my sister caught the commercial for the NYC Adventure Expo (Sometimes it pays to watch TV) and informed me the night before the event.

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Review of the 3rd Annual NYC Dance Parade

by Teresa Gotay on May 24, 2009

Got your dancing shoes on? I sure did! On May 16th, 2009, dancers, dance aficionados and tourists came together for an afternoon of sun and dance for the 3rd Annual Dance Parade. This is a tradition for Mike and I, but this year since he is backpacking, (There is always next year!) I made sure to take full coverage of this years dance parade. For many, the concept is strange for a second,”You mean dancing, in the middle of the street?” Why not?

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The AOB Official Cherry Blossom Festival Guide

by Teresa Gotay on February 24, 2009

Imagine receiving a gift and having that gift last for almost 100 years? I would say that could quite possibly be the best gift ever. The National Cherry Blossom Festival® in Washington, D.C. USA celebrates the union between the United States and Japan. Tokyo made a grand donation of 3,000 Cherry Blossom trees which continue [...]

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Getting Ready for Mardi Gras

by Teresa Gotay on February 21, 2009

As Fat Tuesday approaches, the biggest party to hit the United States makes way in New Orleans. Mardi Gras, the celebration before Ash Wednesday, a Roman Catholic observance.
We’d like to thank MikeJonesPhoto for capturing the sparkling lights of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. We hope everyone who celebrates Mardi Gras around the world has [...]

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Music on the Solomon Islands

by Teresa Gotay on January 27, 2009

Thanks to the Libraryman on Flickr for capturing the essence of spirit and dance on the Solomon Islands.
His description: “These musicians and dancers were in Honiara, Solomon Islands the day the ship sailed in. They had come to this “big” island for a dance gathering the previous day. We were very fortunate to see them [...]

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The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word

by Michael Tieso on December 17, 2008

“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.” ~Mata Hari
Every year it gets bigger and better. Dance the streets of New York City. Many dance cultures, music, and people from all over the world. People really get creative here with their style.
Everyone is dancing, listening, and smiling. Great vibe and if [...]

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