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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Malala Yousafazai, known simply as Malala, is one of the most accomplished Muslim women in history. Her story is incredible not only for what happened to her, but rather how young she was when it happened. However, her fight for girls’ education began much earlier than the fateful day she was shot by the Taliban.
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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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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 like
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About a week before Valentine’s Day in Mexico, vendors on the streets start offering heart-shaped balloons and all kinds of plush animals decorated with pink and red hearts. Valentine’s Day is translated as Día de San Valentín, but in Mexico, we usually refer to it as Día del Amor y la Amistad (Day of love
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