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Experiencing Carnevale & Easter in Sicily

May 14, 2026

Easter is a time for dressing up, looking your best and hunting for candy. It’s Halloween in reverse. – Melanie White The season kicked off with a couple of kids sporting costumes on a Sunday afternoon in early February. Sitting at a table outside Gran Caffe del Duomo in the heart of Syracuse, Robie and … More Experiencing Carnevale & Easter in Sicily

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10 Things to know about Cinco de Mayo

May 2, 2025

Take life with a grain of salt – and a slice of lime. – Anonymous In Texas Cinco de Mayo is another excuse to enjoy margaritas but few people know this obscure holiday isn’t Mexican Independence Day. So before heading to your favorite hangout to enjoy an icy, salt-rimmed beverage, here are the 10 things … More 10 Things to know about Cinco de Mayo

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When the big blue marble turns green

March 14, 2025

May the road rise up to meet you and the wind always be at your back. – Irish blessing Despite Americans’ appropriation of Cinco de Mayo, few nations adopt another’s holidays. Outside the home country, national holidays tend to be small affairs. Americans on Corfu may burst into an off-key rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner … More When the big blue marble turns green

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This is the story of two retirees boldly setting out on a five-year mission to see the world. Join us and explore what it’s like to be perpetual aliens in strange lands as we travel slowly, migrate with the seasons and visit places in the off season. Welcome to Reid & Robie!

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