Venezuela, officially known as the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a South American country that has over 31 million people, stunning scenery and nice tropical weather that makes swimming in the Caribbean Sea a year-round activity for many Venezuelans and tourists. Sounds great, right? Let’s learn more about this charming region through these 10 fun […]
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Update: This post was originally published on November 24, 2017, and updated on April 22, 2021, due to a 2018 finding that the Taíno indigenous are not extinct. A recent DNA study determined that the Taínos assimilated but were never completely gone. You can read more about it here, and here. You can also read
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The holidays are fast approaching. Before we know it, we’ll be decorating our homes, attending holiday parties, and searching for that perfect gift for family and friends. It’s easy to get caught up in the gift buying frenzy… How can we remind ourselves and our children what the holidays are truly about—kindness, compassion, and gratitude—while
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If you have ever been to a pow-wow or seen an exhibition of Native American culture, you have probably admired the dancers and their beautiful regalia (traditional clothing). Although each tribe has its own unique dances, traditional clothing, and other special practices, there are some women’s dance traditions that are seen widely across the USA
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Although I was born in England, the Netherlands has been my home since 2000. It’s a country I knew very little about until I moved here. Most people associate the Netherlands with clogs, cheese and windmills – and as the saying goes, where there’s smoke there’s fire. Here are 10 fun facts about the Netherlands,
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