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Culture: Latvia: Very Varaklani
by Stephanie Block We could almost hear a fiddler on the roof as the small van pulled into the village of Varaklani, two hours outside of Riga. This is where, pre-pogroms, my ancestors once lived, and we have the black and white photo of several robust peasant women stacking hay with long pitchforks to prove…
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Opinion: Mexico: Destination Cancun
by Patti Mangan Funny how comfortable it is to step back into the rhythm of a place you’ve visited before. Upon arriving at Club Med Cancun, I was greeted by the same sparking blue sea, soft warm wind, and big bright smiles I remembered from my last trip to this all-inclusive Caribbean resort. Fellow Diva…
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Inspiration: Russian Orphanages: A Journey of Hope
by Emily McCormick I don’t like to travel without my husband. Not that we’re glued at the hip, but we like to share travel experiences together. So it was a big deal when I was invited to visit Russian orphanages along with some board members of KidsDom (a Christian charity) and a pastor from my…
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Wellness: Indonesia: Beautiful Bali!
by Kristine Ambrose Kristine Ambrose owns a public relations firm in Los Angeles and is an active globetrotter who has some great information to share with Tango Diva readers. During the winter, Kristine is an avid snow boarder who spends her weekends traveling to where the powder is the finest. And when the weather is…
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Opinion: Japan: Lost In Translation is Lost On Me
Everyone says, “You lived in Japan? Well did you see that movie, Lost in Translation??” People look at me expectantly, waiting for me to confirm real life against their movie version of what living in Japan must be like. And I admit, there are some similarities. Like Charlotte, I, too, followed my love to Tokyo….
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Culture: Jesus Christ Happy Birthday!
December is the party child of the Gregorian calendar. With Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, and New Years Eve, we would think that the Son of God would have chosen a less busy month to be born. But, if we take a look back at history, we’ll find some interesting changes that took place after the…
