by Have you heard of Surabaya? Founded over 900 years ago on the island of Java, it was one of the first port cities of Southeast Asia. Today it is the second-largest city in Indonesia, second only to the capital, Jakarta. There are some fun facts about Surabaya that I’d like to tell you. But […]
10 Fun Facts About Iceland for Kids
by Iceland, as many people know, is home to waterfalls, rainbows, glacier lakes, hot springs, and the creamiest ice cream ever. But here are a few other things about Iceland that make it a super-fun place to visit with your family. Read these fun facts about Iceland. #1: Iceland’s name is a ruse. According to […]
5 Fun Facts About Edinburgh, Scotland
by Learn five fun facts about Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s easy to see why people travel to this incredible place from all over the world! Edinburgh, Scotland is one of my favorite places in the world! My husband and I lived there during grad school, and our oldest child Emma was born in Edinburgh. We’ve since […]
10 Fun Facts About Monaco
by 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 […]
10 Fun Facts about Hamburg, Germany for Kids
by In northwest Germany on the banks of the Elbe river lies the city of Hamburg. With almost 2 million inhabitants, it’s the second largest in Germany – surpassed only by Berlin, the country’s capital. Read these fun facts about Hamburg to learn about the city which its locals claim to be “the most beautiful […]
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