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March 19, 2016
Orlando Ballet and Orlando Philharmonic = Orlando Proud
You may consider this a love letter to the Orlando Ballet Company.
There are only TWO more performances of the Orlando Ballet’s DON QUIXOTE left, and it is such a HUGE SUCCESS – IN EVERY WAY - that Don Quixote is THE ballet to see. GET ON THE PHONE AND BUY TICKETS for either Saturday evening or Sunday’s matinee.
Tonight – Opening Night – confirmed the hopes of ballet lovers throughout Central Florida. There is GREATNESS at the Dr. Phillips Center....
March 18, 2016
Travel CEO Matt Keezer’s Guide To Canada’s Best Universities
Canada is home to some of North America’s most prestigious universities. While all schools have specialities, there are few that receive nearly universal acclaim for their diverse and exceptional programs. In order to breakdown a list of Canada’s best academic institutions, I consulted with Momentum Ventures CEO Matt Keezer. Keezer, who launched the Canadian online travel agency FlightHub in 2012, has been a leader in the Canadian tech scene since t...
March 16, 2016
JustFly’s Canadian travel dreams come true with the Hyperloop
For those who are unaware, Canada is a rather large country (second biggest in the world, in fact), and despite a travellers best efforts seeing the entire country in a week is pretty much difficult (but realistically, not impossible if you decide not to sleep and fly everywhere). But things are about to change in the Great White North with the (hopeful) introduction of the Hyperloop. JustFly reviews what the installation of this ultra-high speed tr...
March 15, 2016
Photographer of the Month: Raphaële Tolron
Raphaële Tolron, our photographer of the month, has a beautiful, artistic eye. Whether she's capturing landscapes that lead us to dreaming or looking deeply inside someone's eyes, she brings much to a photo. Raphaële simplifies the essence of what she sees, and beautifully conveys that to the viewer. She takes us to places and people near and far, and makes them extraordinarily vibrant. We want to meet the people she sees, travel t...
Florida Culture for the Week of March 15, 2016 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of March 15, 2016 by Josh Garrick
NOW to April 24 – Women in the Arts Celebrates the ‘Genius of Women’
The Annual Women in the Arts Exhibition and Competition, this year entitled ‘Celebrating the Genius of Women’ is at the Orlando Public Library (Downtown) with all events Free and open to the public. On March 26 beginning at 3:30 pm, a ‘Meet the Artist Reception’ will be held at the Library, and the Winners will be ann...
March 13, 2016
JustFly’s cautionary tale: Traveling in hostile countries
During the early days of March 2016, it was announced that the North Korean government sentenced a 21-year old student from West Virginia to 15 years of hard labor. His crime: attempting to steal a propaganda poster for a friend back home. What has happened to this young man is emotionally devastating, and while this event seems uniquely singular, JustFly reviews how important it is to respect local customs and traditions when traveling, especially...
March 12, 2016
Ireland for Foodies
Quick! I say Irish food, you say???
If your mind jumps to the Irish breakfast or maybe fish & chips, I can’t say I blame you. Nor will I shudder at that because both areso. very. good.
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Woodview Farmhouse Breakfast
But did you know that Ireland has had a bit of a ‘food revolution’ for the past few years? While you’ll still find classics like Shepherd’s Pie and Irish Stew on pub menus, it’s likely to be listed next to Herbed GoatCheese or a Roast...
Education's Changing Face Around the World
It has long been possible for those who have graduated from high school or college in the West to nip over to Asia – principally Southeast Asia – and volunteer in a school for a month. In recent years, ‘Voluntourism’ has been heavily criticized from various international bodies, claiming that the quick turn over of volunteers and the transformation of poverty into a quasi-tourist attraction, does far more harm...
March 10, 2016
Stratford’s Swan Parade Weekend Salutes Spring
Stratford presents one of Canada’s most unique events announcing the arrival of spring. The annual Swan Parade Celebration, a weekend of family fun, April 2-3, culminates with our graceful, yet feisty feathered ambassadors parading to the Avon River lead by the Stratford Police Pipes and Drums!
Stratford welcomes spring with decorated topiary swans dotting the heritage downtown streetscape, live entertainment and family activities. You’re invited t...
Where are you from?
“Where are you from?” is one of the most common questions when you met someone new. Where someone is from can tell you a lot about them... whether they can drive in the snow, whether they use ‘you guys’ or ‘y’all’, whether they grew up in a concrete jungle or sprawled suburban wasteland or water-front wonderland, whether they’re familiar with the area or not, and so on.
However, for some, “where are you from” is not so easily answered by the typical...
