Welcome to Newton, MA, a fascinating city about seven miles west of Boston. I have lived here for more than twenty years — right over the Mass Pike in West Newton Hills. My husband and I also raised our three children here. Newton, MA is a liberal and wealthy small town. As it turns out, …
Vesak is probably the most important holiday in the Buddhist tradition – celebrated around the world by both branches of Buddhism (Theravada and Mahayana). Many faith traditions pride themselves on specific rituals practiced by all followers on roughly the same day. In contrast, Vesak – like most Buddhist holidays – is highly influenced by culture. …
Monaco is a tiny country nestled by the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by the French Riviera and only 8 km from the border with Liguria in Italy. It might be minuscule – you can see pretty much the whole country in the photo below – but it has a big reputation. Let’s take a look at …
Cameroon is one of the 54 countries on the continent of Africa. It is in Central Africa; however, people often think of it as a West African country due to its position on the map. Cameroon is a diverse country. Its neighbors are Nigeria to the west and north, the Central Africa Republic to the …
Vietnam is a long thin S-shaped country in Southeast Asia with a population of nearly 97 million people, making it the 15th most populated country in the world. It borders the South China Sea, Gulf of Tonkin, Gulf of Thailand, China, Laos, and Cambodia. I lived in Hanoi (its capital city) for 4.5 years in the …
