There is more to Puerto Rico than sun-drenched beaches and rum based beverages with little umbrellas sticking out of top of the glass. There is golf, and world-class golf at that!
Fridah Khan knows what she likes. And, if given the chance, she’ll tell you in a soft,
precise voice: dairy milk chocolates (in the purple wrapper), the color blue, dancing,
Heading to Orlando, Florida? Love music? There is more to do there than the usual Orlando junket. We've recently discovered a cool musical performance at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, entitled Musica Della Notte.
One of the most interesting books that I've read about straddling cultures was written by Stephanie Elizondo Griest, entitled Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Borderlines. Her book is a journey of self, of culture, of language. It is compelling reading, not only for the subject matter, but because she writes of daily life in a vivacious and readable way. We were lucky enough to sit down and chat with Stephanie about her new book - here's what she had to say...
I'd like to share with you one of my very favorite world travelers, a family traveling the world and sharing it with us. SoulTravelers3 is a fantastic website, full of great travel information, stories of homeschooling abroad, traveling, and learning while exploring different cultures.
As global citizens, we must do as much as we can to promote intercultural understanding and peace, as well as protect those who need it most.
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Medieval Christmas Traditions that Made it into Contemporary Celebrations
ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE
Fox with plumey apricot tail.
Fox sparrow with stripey wings.