We all know the story of Red Riding Hood. In this old fairy tale dating back to the 1600s, Red Riding Hood goes through the woods to visit her grandmother’s house when she encounters a wolf. This wolf eventually disguises itself as her Grandmother. In the Brothers Grimm version of the story, Red Riding Hood […]

We all know Grimm’s fairy tale story of Hansel and Gretel. Two children, abandoned in the woods, find a house made of cake and sugar, good enough to eat, and they are very hungry. The old witch inside captures the two… so she can eat them. Gretel tricks the witch and pushes her into the […]

Is it a weed, or is it a wish? Dandelions are a common plant in North America. To some, they plague manicured lawns and garden beds. The roots grow very deep and are hard to remove. But they are pretty. And they help the wildlife survive, particularly bees, rabbits, and deer. Dandelions are most magical […]

Bulgaria is a breathtaking country in Southeast Europe, sitting on the coast of the Black Sea. Its full of mountains, forests, and rivers, including the well known Danube river. There are over 700 natural mineral springs, or hot springs, where the local people soak for health and relaxation. Many discoveries came from Bulgaria. The digital […]

Indonesia is a stunning country in Southeast Asia. It’s a large island that lies between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The climate is tropical, where it is mostly warm and humid with an average temperature of 28° celsius (82° F) It’s a little cooler when you head up into one of the 27 […]

Romania is a stunning country in Southeast Europe. It’s covered in mountains, and forests, with relatively mild weather. Its churches and medieval towns are particularly charming. You’ve heard of Transylvania and Dracula lore? That’s in Romania. Romania has come up with many inventions. Insulin, the fountain pen, and 3D movies were all birthed here. The […]

Formerly Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina is a beautiful country in Southeast Europe. It’s made up of mountains in the east, hills, forests, and flatlands in the remaining areas. Because of the many mountainous regions, it’s known for its stunning waterfalls, 15 of them, some of the tallest in Europe. Residents are known to enjoy the coffee, cheese, […]

She-Hulk appeared for the first time in Marvel comic books in 1979. Jennifer Walters was an attorney who received a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner. I don’t have to explain what happened next much more than, someone made her angry. She mostly keeps her personality, however, she is big, green, and very very […]

If you know Thor, then you know Loki. Brother, trickster, changeling, companion to the Gods of Asgard. However, Loki is angry and envious and it makes him do bad things. And why not? His main love is to cause chaos after all. If you loved Loki in the Marvel movies, you’re gonna love to color […]

Albania is a gorgeous country on Europe’s Balkan peninsula, that borders Greece. The climate is Mediterranean with mild winters and warm sunny summers. Its landscapes are stunning with mountains, castles, and a gorgeous coastline with exotic beaches. There is so much great food here, but most importantly to Albanians is their love of coffee. It’s […]