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Panama Hat - originated in Ecuador as Montecristi hats, named after the town where the Toquilla plant is grown. The leaves are dried and the fibers separated and used to make hats. The Spanish recognized the quality and exported them via Panama to Europe. Since they came from "Panama" they got the name Panama hats. Also the workers digging the Panama Canal used these light and very durable hats to protect themselves from the sun.

How to Buy the Perfect Panama Hat

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Post published:March 20, 2019
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What do actresses Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and celebrities like Miss Ecuador have in common? And when they were alive, President Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Humphrey Bogart and Gary Cooper…

How to be Fish Bait

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Post published:March 20, 2019
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Home of a fish spa in Rhythmno, Crete I am in Crete where life appears more laid back than my home country of Canada where a spa on the west…

Family-sized scooter

Motorbikes…..Yikes!!!

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Post published:March 19, 2019
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Motorbikes----Yikes! A sinister looking stranger---streaked with black dirt, smeared with black asphalt--- loomed over my sunbathing body on this Greek Island beach. He cast a shadow, forcing me to open…

The Elusive Elephant

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Post published:March 19, 2019
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“Come ‘ere! Come ‘ere!” One of our tour companions waves excitedly. Points. We rush to where he’s standing. Hopeful. “Right there! See them trees moving! Right there!” Squint…

World War II and Man’s Inhumanity to Man
Hellfire Pass - all made by hand by the prisoners. Kanchanaburi, Thailand The post World War II and Man’s Inhumanity to Man appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
Awesome Tibet
We visited Tibet a number of years ago while we were in China. It has changed a lot since. China has firmly established its presence there to the sorrow of the resident Tibetans. The post Awesome Tibet appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
BULLFIGHTING: YES? NO?
Yes- Despite the opposition, part of me wants to experience this slice of Mexican culture originating from Spain. Yes! No- The smell of fresh blood mingled with red dust wafts up my nose. Wanting to ward off the unwelcome stench in the bullfighting ring, I close my eyes. Slow down my breathing. No! I do […]
Isle of Capri, Italy
Mysticism, Beauty, Romance Like an enchanting, exciting woman, the Isle of Capri off the coast of Naples, Italy, invites you to explore her mysticism, beauty and romantic spaces. Mysticism Odysseus (aka Ulysses in Latin) sailed past the island, narrowly escaping the fate of those who hear the voices of the Sirens. Beauty The writings and […]
Exotic, Exciting, Energetic Thailand
Starring Hua Hin Once called Siam, this exotic, exciting and energetic country called Thailand (since 1939) with a population of about 70 million, embraces and welcomes visitors. Surprise Discoveries From great food to awesome kick boxing and the modern monarchy to relaxing on the beach, Thailand offers surprise discoveries. Like the city of Hua Hin […]
L’Isle sur la Sorgue, France
An Island City in Provence L’Isle sur la Sorgue is exactly what the name suggests: an island in the middle of the Sorgue River. Venice of Provence It is also known as the Venice of Provence. Popular Destination There are many excellent reasons why this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Provence. […]
The Happy Cooker in Crete
Lacing with Wine While attending a Greek cooking class in a traditional hillside village of western Crete called Vamos, I learned how to prepare Greek culinary delights and became a happy cooker. Lacing our course with liberal glasses of village wine produced instant smiles! Ebullient Chef Koula Koula Barydakis, our ebullient chef instructor, began lessons […]
The Amazon Then and Now
Then—1977 Iquitos It is sunstroke hot and dripping wet humid when we touch down in the jungle town of Iquitos, Peru. Iquitos is as far from the Atlantic coast, 3000 miles (4828 km), as it is from the Pacific. Today, Iquitos is the world’s largest city that cannot be reached by road. It is linked […]
Hoodoos, Badlands, Dinosaurs,Ghosts
Where can you find hoodoos, badlands, dinosaurs and ghosts in close proximity? Easy… …Alberta, Canada! Drive east for about one-and-half to two hours from Calgary to Drumheller. Get ready for a landscape surprise. Hoodoos and Badlands Hoodoos are fascinating geological formations in the Canadian Badlands. Outside of Drumheller, Alberta, large erect hoodoos gather like sleeping […]
The Beautiful People of Belize
Belize is blessed with beautiful people. Ethnically, the Belizean people are Maya, Mestizo, Kriol, Garifuna, East Indian, Arab and Chinese (mainly Taiwanese). As well, there are a number of Mennonite communities. With that mix, it is not surprising Belize has two official languages: English and Kriol (Belizean Creole). Both are spoken throughout the country […]

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