Travel Guides:Festival Culture in Puerto Rico

September 20th, 2010 by admin

The 500-year history of Puerto Rico has created a rich and diverse cultural heritage, which is celebrated in the many festivals held year-round on this enchanting Caribbean island. A round-up of some of the most popular festivals may help you decide when to plan your trip for the Read the rest of this entry »

Travel Guide:Salsa Dancing in Puerto Rico

August 25th, 2010 by admin

Salsa, the meeting point of European and African culture in dance, has been heavily influenced by Puerto Rico. The first seeds of the complex genre that we know as salsa today were sown in 1960s New York, where immigrants such as Tito Puente and Willie Colon made the music and dance Read the rest of this entry »

Travel Guide:From Water Fights to Dead Silence: The World’s Weirdest Festivals

March 26th, 2010 by admin

For travelers who put a premium on authentic experiences, the world’s great festivals are ideal attractions. What could be better—and less touristy—than spending Lunar New Year in Hong Kong or hopping the Atlantic to attend Oktoberfest in Munich?
Some festivals have an element Read the rest of this entry »