Culture, Travel and Latin America

FOCUSING on cultural travel to Latin America, Tia Stephanie Tours has partnered with Artesanias de Colombia, the Colombian government entity with the mission to support and promote the artisan sector of #Colombia, to design fiber arts, craft and cultural #journeys to Colombia. 

First up in 2017 is the highly anticipated "Expo Artesanias Colombia: The Crafts of Colombia: Bogota & Cartagena" tour runs December 5-13, 2017. It will feature a two-day, deep-dive immersion into the Expoartesanias handcraft fair. Entering its 27th year, the fair focuses on the finest in Colombia's diverse traditional and contemporary crafts. This special access tour offers travelers insider opportunities to "meet the artisans" and learn about their culture.

Included are one-on-ones with the Wayuu, Aruaco, Zenu, Waunaan, and Amazona people, so you can actually purchase works after engaging in meaningful interactions with the artisans themselves. Taking place at Corferias in Bogotá, travelers will explore the highlights of Bogotá, in addition to attending the craft fair. From Bogotá, the tour moves to and continues in Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, where cumbia, salsa, vallenato and other rhythms flow into the night! The price is $2585, including four star hotels, daily breakfast, five lunches, three dinners, and a cerviche crawl!

The Expo-Artesanias tour is part of a series of "Craft and Culture route" tours in Colombia organized by Tia Stephanie Tours. These experiential trips invite travelers to learn about both the culture and bio diversity of the country.

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Xmas Fair

FLAMBARDS in Helston, #Cornwall, will host its first #ChristmasCraftFair on December 5-6. Featuring local crafters and businesses, festive stalls will be on the cobbled streets of the indoor Victorian Village, Britain in the Blitz, and in the centre’s entertainment venue. 

Organizer Kate Pearson says: ‘We are looking forward to hosting our first Christmas Fair at #Flambards. With so many high quality stallholders all in one place (and under cover) there will be lots for visitors to enjoy. There will be affordable, excellent quality goods, locally produced foods, and a festive feel in a great location.’ 

Christmas music will be provided by the Helston Town Band.

Entrance to the Christmas Fair is £1 per person – which includes entry to the Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz, and parking.

www.flambards.co.uk 


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Fun in the woods

THE importance of native trees and woodlands will be highlighted at a festival this coming weekend on #Anglesey, North Wales.

What is it? The Anglesey Woodland Festival, organized by the Anglesey Outdoor Learning Wales Network Group in conjunction with the National Trust.

When is it? September 27-28, 11am-4pm both days.

Where is it? Dairy Wood, Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwll.

What will be there? Working horses, birds of prey, green wood-working, blacksmithing, a High Ropes taster course, adventure activities, workshops,music, chainsaw carving, face-painting, bushcraft skills and other and traditional crafts.

Is entry free? Yes.

www.visitanglesey.co.uk

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Christmas is coming!

THERE are hundreds of Christmas markets in Europe. Here are some of the biggest and best: 

Berlin … The home of more than 60 Christmas markets from the middle of November to end of December every year, Berlin has to be on this list. A favorite is the one at Charlottenburg Palace, lit up by lights. The market has a great mixture of art crafts, food, and drinks. 

Stuttgart … Stuttgart's inner city hosts the city's Christmas market, or Weihnachtmarkt, which was established in 1692. Shop for Christmas tree decorations, toys, woodcraft, candles, and lambskin. A friendly market with a dedicated area for the children.

London … London hosts many different Christmas markets all around the city, but Covent Garden is one of a kind. The decorating begins at the beginning of November and over the next two months, the piazza is lit up by 150,000 pealights and a giant silver reindeer. Expect antiques, arts and crafts, pictures, and clothes.

York … York's St. Nicholas Fayre is one of UK's favourite Christmas markets. You’ll find entertainers, arts and crafts, tasty treats, and hot mulled wine.

Gothenburg … With millions of Christmas lights, Liseberg Christmas market glows. Choose between homemade sweets, roasted almonds, hot chocolate and other delicacies for the Christmas table. Visit the arts and crafts area for Scandinavian designs.

Lille … Lille in Northern France has one of Europe's best Christmas markets.
Take a trip on the Ferris Wheel with a view over the market and the city.

Tallinn … A traditional Christmas market in the town hall square. Since 1441, the Christmas tree has been set up in the square, making it one of the earliest evidence of decorated trees for the Yuletide season. Wood decorations, hand-knitted jumpers, and other arts and crafts.

Prague … Prague has one of Europe's most popular Christmas markets, on the Old Town Square. It offers traditional Czech handcraft, Christmas ornaments, holiday decorations, Czech sweets, clothes, handmade wooden toys, plus concerts and plays.

Strasbourg … Strasbourg hosts one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. It was first held in 1570 and now has more than 300 stalls at 11 locations in the city centre. The main area is around the cathedral.

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Take dad camping – and fishing – for a Father’s Day treat

WITH #Father’sDay (June 21 in the UK) in mind, Pitchup.com has flagged up campsites – in Cornwall, Norfolk and Lancashire – that offer fishing and other activities for family fun.

Siblyback Lake Campsite is by the tors and moors of Bodmin and offers water- and land-based activities for all ages and abilities. Facilities include:

Windsurfs, Rowing boats, Kayaks, Sailing dinghies, A high ropes course, Archery, Water-zorbing balls for children and Fly and trout fishing.

Tent pitches start from £14 a night with plenty of availability over Father’s Day weekend.

www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Cornwall/Liskeard/siblyback-lake-campsite

Narborough Fisheries is a private 26-acre site in West Norfolk, with chalk stream water from the River Nar running through five fishing lakes … two trout, one specimen carp, general mixed coarse, and a newly-created match and coarse lake with more than 9,000 fish. Pitches for caravans and motorhomes start from £15 ar night.

www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/East_Anglia/Norfolk/narborough/narborough-fisheries

Wyreside Lakes Fishery in Bowland Fells, Lancashire, combines woods, wildlife, and the River Wyre. There are fishing opportunities in a number of lakes, plus facilities including a games room, an outdoor playground, clubhouse with evening entertainment, and woodland adventures for mini-campers. There are provisions for the disabled, and baby-changing facilities. Tent pitches start from £12.50 a night.

www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/North_West/Lancashire/Lancaster/wyreside-lakes-fisher

Wild Camping in Cornwall is in the heart of the Land's End Peninsula. Visitors can learn crafts or enjoy activities – organized by qualified staff – including bushcraft, green woodworking, traditional archery, herbalism, and paper making. Tent pitches start from £15 a night.

www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Cornwall/Penzance/wild-camping-in-cornwall

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