by 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. […]
Ten Fun Facts About the Achterhoek in the Netherlands
by The Achterhoek is an area in the most easterly part of the Netherlands stretching between Arnhem and Nijmegen, in the province of Gelderland. It is also one of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands, known for its abundant nature, rural landscape, and picturesque villages. Best of all it’s my home. And all this […]
10 Fun Facts About Northern Ireland
by Northern Ireland is an interesting place. Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, all I knew about the country was that it was a civil war zone. I never expected that, not only would I visit this small country, but I would live here for a third of my life (so far). Having seen […]
10 Fun Facts About Diwali for Kids
by Diwali is the celebration of light over darkness. It’s a holiday with broad appeal. People throughout India and several neighboring countries observe Diwali. It’s also a popular Hindu/Indian cultural event enjoyed around the globe. Today’s post features 10 fun facts about Diwali for kids. You might also enjoy this collection of Diwali books for […]
10 Fun Facts About Libyan Food
by There are no Libyan restaurants open in America and no Libyan cookbooks on any library or bookseller shelves. This means the only way to enjoy authentic Libyan food is to eat it in a Libyan’s home, making Libyan food even more alluring. These ten fun facts about Libyan food will expose kids to one […]