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What is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022?

May 5, 2022April 28, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott

Are you wondering what is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022? Stratford is back and it’s better than ever. After a two-year hiatus from performances inside the theatres, we are being welcomed back with … Read more

H is for the dangerous Human Towers of Catalonia – The ABCs of Spain

January 14, 2022January 8, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott

Human Towers or Castells in Lloret de Mar Spain TBEXcostabrava

Human Towers of Catalonia I am not sure what the purpose of this demonstration was. There was a man, a woman climbed on his shoulder and then a child proceeded to climb on top of … Read more

Surrealism – A Visit to the Dalí Theatre Museum in Figueres, Spain

January 18, 2023November 8, 2021 by Lauren Ibbott

The Dali Museum Theatre in Figueres Spain @DownshiftingPRO

Dalí Theatre Museum in Figueres Of all of our adventures in Spain, I would have to say that our trip to the Salvador Dalí Theatre Museum was one of the most unique. I don’t think … Read more

ABC’s of Travel – “A” is for The Alhambra in Granada, Spain

April 21, 2021August 4, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott

The Alhambra, a palace and fortress in Granada built between 1238 and 1358 at the end of Muslim rule in Spain.

The ABCs of Travel begin with A for Alhambra. The fortress and Moorish Palace in Granada, Spain. The mos visited monument in Spain, you cannot miss one of the most beautiful structures in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is a guide to the Alhambra from @DownshiftingPRO

UNESCO City of Literature: Where to find #creativecities

November 5, 2022July 29, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott

Library of Trinity College in Dublin Ireland - home to the Book of Kells

There are now 39 UNESCO City of Literature. They are scattered all over the world and they focus on the written word. Each city is unique and has ties to great literature. Travel Bloggers from around the world want you to see these towns and pick up a book to find out more.

Gaudí and Modernist Architecture Tour in Barcelona

February 4, 2021May 10, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott

The Passion Facade of the Sagrada Familian in Barcelona Modernista Architecture @DownshiftingPRO

One of the most interesting things to do in Barcelona is to take a Gaudi architecture tour in Barcelona. A tour will actually tell you more about the entire modernisme movement which impacted Barcelona streets, … Read more

Watch12 past productions of Stratford Festival online – Stratfeset@Home

February 9, 2023April 18, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott

Festival Theatre Straftord Festival photo credit

past productions of Stratford Festival online - Photo Credit: Stratford Festival on Film — Festival Theatre: Stratford Festival (photo credit)

Always a fan of The Stratford Festival, I am disappointed that in this time of covid-19, we will not be able to see any plays for the time being. We do have tickets for the end of June and have our fingers crossed that we will be able to see Chicago and Much Ado About Nothing. I can hardly wait. Although there is nothing like live theatre, if we can’t be there in person it’s great that we’ll be able to see past productions of Stratford Festival online.

The Stratford Festival is presenting a free film festival by making 12 productions available for you to view at home during this period of social isolation. Beginning on Shakespeare’s birthday, Thursday, April 23rd with King Lear directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and starring Colm Feore. Each Thursday at 7 pm EST, simply go to the main website and watch online. It’s that easy.

Twelfth Night

past productions of Stratford Festival online - Stratford Festival on Film Schedule

Best Souvenirs to Buy in Colombia

March 6, 2026March 31, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott

Artisanal products and souvenirs you have to bring home from Colombia @DownshiftingPRO

Colombia is a country full of artists, whether they work with fabric, wool, leather, arrow cane or beads, there is so much to take home. Here’s a list of the Best Souvenirs to Buy in Colombia @colombia_travel

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