How Costa Ricans Do Breakfast

What do you eat before school? Did you know that kids around the world eat different things than you do for breakfast? In Costa Rica we have coffee, pineapple, and gallo pinto for breakfast.

What Does History Have to Do With the Present?

Even though history can seem distant from our lives, the roots of the past are everywhere. This is true in Colombia, where colonization left marks that still affect the whole society today.

A long hike and a Sweet Treat: Everyman's Right and Berry Picking

Do you like to go hiking? Finland has beautiful countryside for hiking, and many hikes can also include a sweet treat. Come check it out!

Drinking Tea

In the U.S., we often have the stereotype that drinking tea is just an English tradition. However, drinking tea is an important part of traditions in many parts of the world, including Russia!

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is not only the biggest festival in Germany, but one of the biggest in the whole world. Learn a little bit about the history behind this huge traditional celebration!

Let's Meet a Tapir!

One of my favorite activities is meeting and working with wildlife. Let's go together to meet a very special creature: The tapir!

Sausages, Spreads and Schnitzel

Food is an important part of Austrian culture. People gather to eat and have fun. Sometimes Austrians stay and talk for hours! Let's learn about Austiran food together. Mahlzeit! It's meal time!

Speaking the French Way

Knowing the language is important for becoming part of the community. One of the first challenges I faced when I moved to France was how to properly talk to French people. What lessons have I learned?

Eero's Life in Jyväskylä, Finland

In this post, I interview my friend who lives in a city in Finland called Jyväskylä. Let's see what typical life is like here for a student!

Senior Year

Schools in the U.S.A. have a lot of Senior Year traditions, like prom, senior portraits and senior class trips, but other countries have different ways to celebrate graduation and coming of age.

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