The Galapagos Islands, located about 900 km west of mainland Ecuador, live up to the hype. With breath-taking views and an abundance of wildlife, the islands are a popular bucket-list destination for many travelers. For our family, they provided the vacation of a lifetime. Here are a few fun facts about the Galapagos. #1. They’re […]
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Celebrate Easter around the world with this list of 12 diverse Easter books. You may also enjoy these Easter foods from around the world. Easter is on its way! I love picture books that center on different holidays. I also love books with diverse characters. So combining those two loves, I made a little list
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World Folktales and Fables Week (March 15-21, 2020) is a great opportunity to use these classic stories to improve literacy skills and have fun while learning. With simple storylines and appeal (who can resist talking animals and magic?), folktales are sure to get kids excited about reading and writing. Folktales and fables also provide
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Monterrey is the capital of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It is a metropolitan city located about two and a half hours drive from the border with the USA. I was born and raised in Monterrey. We travel there several times a year to visit our relatives and friends. We usually spend summers
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Wilkommen in Österreich! What do you know about this beautiful country of Austria in Western Europe? Check out the following ten fun facts about Austria, including links to a fun video, a recipe, and free printables. 1. Where is Austria? Some people say Austria looks like a Schnitzel. It’s completely surrounded by land. Austria has
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