An Impressive Garden of Impressionism

What lies in wait in the little town of Giverny? What was it in nature that inspired the painter, Claude Monet? Check out this Field Note about the art tradition of Impressionism.

Wool Socks and Handmade Shirts: Finnish Handcraft Traditions

Do you have a hobby? In Finland, different handcrafts, like sewing or knitting, are very popular. Come check out this cool tradition!

Welcoming the Sabbath

The Jewish tradition of a day of rest, known as the Sabbath or Shabbat in Hebrew, begins at sundown on Friday and ends after sunset on Saturday. It is often celebrated with a large dinner.

The Hunt for Mushrooms

I took a day trip to the mountains and found absolutely no mushrooms, but in many ways, the trip was a great success. There were lots of laughs, new friends, and I learned about a Spanish tradition!

The Changing of the Guards-An Important British Ceremony

In this post, I discuss my experience attending an important and well-known British ceremony, the changing of the Windsor Castle Guard in London.

Cantus: Not Karoake

Learn about a Cantus party: think Karaoke meets Choir meets Belgium!

Street food extravaganza

If you were to ask most people what Belgium is known for, waffles, fries and beer would definitely make the list.   It turns out, that this is more than just a stereotype!

Ferias de España! The Festivals In Spain!

Come visit the Feria de Tomelloso with me in a small town in Spain! It is the BIGGEST party, fair, carnival, festival, gala of the year! 

Royal Weddings - A Royal Affair with Royal Traditions

One aspect of the culture here in the U.K. is the fact that citizens here still honor the royal family and that means honoring all the rules that come with it! 

No cattle No bride!

I had the opportunity to witness one of the most internationally practiced traditions – marriage. Join me as we explore this important tradition! 

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