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Art, Wine, and Miracles – A Road Trip in Israel
In America we call them “Roadside Attractions” – the enticing wonders that dot country highways. Advertising sensational things like 20 foot long alligator mummies or the world’s biggest dollhouse,...
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The Art of a Confucian Temple
Several religious practices are popular in Taiwan, although the line between them is often blurred. Buddha can be found in Taoist temples and living by Confucian ideals is compatible with any faith...
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Holy Souvenirs from the Holy Sepulchre
Besides seeing the amazing architecture and artistic decorations of the church itself, visiting religious sites always gives me the opportunity to learn about cultural practices. Major destination...
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Visiting Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity
As I listened to “O Little Town of Bethlehem” on the radio yesterday, for the first time in my life I didn’t picture huts and palm trees like some cartoon Christmas TV special. I thought back to the...
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A Song to the Shepherds in Bethlehem
Not all the churches in the Holy Lands are old. The Church of the Shepherds’ Fields in Bethlehem was constructed in 1954 over some small caves on the outskirts of the city. Traditional holds that...
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Including Local Celebrations in Your Travels
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing Festivals! Take a look at all the great stories at...
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