FX Excursions

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Tag: culture
Jul 1, 2017

Outdoor Entertainment

Last week my husband and I journeyed to Ashland, Ore., a short 30-minute jaunt from our home here in Southern Oregon, to take in the first of our two scheduled outdoor performances of the summer at the award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The festival boasts three main performance spaces and, over the course of an eight-month season, presents 10 different plays in repertory, only four of which, this year, are works by Shakespeare. The rest include a Broadway musical, a world premiere and a presentation of The Odyssey.

Explore Egypt on the Most Extraordinary Tour Ever

Picture this: You’re standing in front of the Great Pyramid, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in complete silence, with no crowds in sight. As you step inside, your guide leads you to hidden chambers inaccessible to other tourists. Here, you’re granted a rare chance to delve into the deepest mysteries of ancient Egypt.

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Jun 27, 2016

American Eats in London on the Rise

"In December 2015, several prominent London chefs predicted 2016 would be the year of American food’s popularity in London. So far, this prediction seems to be holding up, as several American-style food joints are gaining popularity. What exactly does “American food” look like to England natives? Let’s find out..." Read more at trazeetravel.com.  

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Jun 23, 2016

Spain´s Tapas to Become UNESCO Cultural Heritage

"Travelers from all over the globe flock to Spain for delectable plates of fresh Mediterranean seafood, grilled potatoes with spicy bravas sauce and the world´s best jamón, all served in small portions known as tapas. Spain is so proud of its small bites of food that the country has asked UNESCO to protect the cuisine by declaring Spanish tapas an intangible cultural heritage..." Read more at trazeetravel.com.  

Remarkable Medellín

Visiting Medellín in Colombia: The Country of Beauty is like stepping into a fantastic story — literally, as the city in the Western Colombian Andes region inspired Disney’s Encanto. Here, valleys, the world’s tallest palms, vibrant communities, colorful houses, garden-like balconies and more prove reality is more picturesque than anything on film. And it’s especially more tempting following Medellín’s remarkable transformation, shedding its troubled past and reawakening as a city of innovation, art, cultural richness, modern infrastructure, thriving tourism and resiliency.

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May 3, 2016

What to Eat in Chicago (Besides Deep-Dish Pizza)

"Chicago might be most known for its signature deep dish, but you shouldn’t overlook the city’s other classics. The next time you’re here, be sure to try these signature dishes for a culinary tour of the Windy City..."