by Carnival (Carnaval in Spanish) is a festivity that takes place in many countries around the world. From the vivacious colors of the costumes worn by many in the Carnaval Andino in Chile to the flamboyance of Venice’s all-time favorite celebrations, Carnival continues to be an occasion to pay homage to music, art, dance, and creativity […]
Raising Future Leaders of Peace at Home
by It can be overwhelming with all of the resources on how to raise globally-minded citizens. Flor Garcia has four steps on raising leaders of peace at home. Raising Leaders of Peace Raising global-minded children sounds like a fun way to educate kids and prepare them for the future. However, we are constantly bombarded with […]
7 Ways to Empower Our Daughters through Travel
by “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all people cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” Maya Angelou In a world where equality has become the “It” term and where female empowerment dominates headlines, campaigns, […]
Fun Ways to Teach Diversity at Home
by “Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world.” – Vince Gowmon In a world where many buy into the rhetoric of otherness and extreme nationalist sentiments creep on today’s political scene, raising global children becomes a necessity that cannot be overlooked […]
10 Fun Facts About Fulda, Germany
by When we moved to Fulda five years ago, we couldn’t imagine that such a small city could offer so many possibilities for entertainment. This town has a magical combination of history, architecture, outdoor activities, culture, and local cuisine that will catch the attention of children and adults alike. Don’t let travel brochures trick you […]