A magnificent blend of vivid concepts, beautiful designs, and intricate execution, pottery has always been a significant part of Indian culture. With experts molding clay and creating utility items, deities of worship, sculptures, or toys, the list of items is long. Across India, there are a number of places popular for their remarkable potter products. If pottery interests you and you wish to learn or explore this activity, then read on and discover the top spots in India where you can gain a new learning experience. 

Aurora Magic, over Vesterålen, Northern Norway, March 2018. With shutterspeed under 1 sec, to 5 sec, at iso 2500 and aperture at f/2.8.

I am very pleased to present one of my very favorite books I've read this year, written by our very own Literary Travel Editor, Robert Todd Felton.  His book, A Journey into Ireland's Literary Revival, published by Roaring Forties Press, is an intriguing read.

Florida Culture for the Week of March 17, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

The Wild Atlantic Way: it’s a connection of roads which invites travel along the west of Ireland, from the western part of County Cork far in the south to Ireland’s far northwest in Donegal and Derry.

Donegal and Derry: two counties, two countries. Donegal lies in the Republic of Ireland: Derry lies in Northern Ireland.

Do you have what it takes own an inn, B&B, or farmhouse?! Is it a dream job, or are you just "dream drunk"? The Aspiring Innkeepers Bootcamp is your opportunity to get a hands-on taste of the pleasures and pains of running an inn, with both theory & practical experience, in this unique bootcamp/workshop especially designed for those interested in sustainable & culinary tourism. 

Nepal is a multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious landlocked country situated between India and China. It is a country rich in mystic mountains, holy temples, scenic mountains, glaciers, majestic monasteries, mouthwatering cuisines, diverse cultures, traditions, and festivals. Travelers are mostly lured by the call of the mountains to trek or opt for mountain climbing, and some are intrigued by cultural and historic images of the nation. Mostly, Nepal is famous for adrenaline adventure.

Here is a scenario for you: 

You do not travel as much as you deserve to. You want to, but feel you cannot—especially when you have other pressing financial obligations to take care of.

Florida Culture for the Week of March 10, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

What comes to mind when you think of visiting Switzerland?  Is it Julie Andrews whirling around singing atop of a spectacular mountain peak?  Although it’s hard not to associate the country with the movie, maybe you think instead of cheese or chocolate. 

Luzern-Interlaken Express in summer