Tanzania is a diverse country in East Africa, just south of the equator. There is a mountainous region where you can find the famous Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano. Tanzania sits on the coast of the Indian Ocean. The coastal plain is tropical and humid with heavy rainfall. The Serengeti National Park is in Tanzania […]

South Africa is a gorgeous country on the southernmost tip of Africa. It is so diverse with nature. It contains beaches along the coast, inland safari full of many types of wildlife, high cliffs, forests, and even lagoons. The animals you might see on safari (called the Big 5) might include elephants, lions, leopards, rhinoceros, […]

Hungary is a fascinating country full of gorgeous landscapes, fertile land, fresh water, and inventions! Did you know that both the ballpoint pen and the Rubiks cube were invented in Hungary? Not to mention the modern computer, the helicopter, and medical discoveries like Vitamin C’s role in nutrition and handwashing in medicine to eliminate germs. […]

Peru is a breathtaking country on the western coast of South America. It consists of the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest, and incredible cities like Cusco, where you can find Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan fortress set amidst the mountains. There are many animals native to Peru such as the Llama and Alpaca, plus the […]

Portugal is a beautiful country on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the oldest county in Europe, dating back to the year 1143 when it was founded. Portugal can boast other firsts too, like the first bookstore in the WORLD was located in the capital city of Lisbon – and its still there! […]

Sometime between Episode III (Revenge of the Sith – 2005) and Episode IV (A New Hope – 1977) and sequel to the Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels took the stage. A savvy crew takes to the galaxy on the starship Ghost and fights Imperial forces. They’re striving for a rebellion. Its exciting to say the […]

Norway is a breathtaking country in far northern Europe. This scandinavian beauty is comprised of mountains and glacier and stunning fjords. A fjord is a long narrow bodies of water where the ocean water reaches far inland, usually with high cliffs. Being so far north, you’d imagine that the climate in Norway is very cold, […]

Ireland is a gorgeous island country on the western end of Europe. Its lush green landscape and moderate year round temperatures make it a lovely place to visit and to live. Ireland also had an incredible culture rich in history. Traditional Irish music and dance date back to the Celts, 2000 years ago! St. Patrick’s […]

The fireplace was a standard feature in the household prior to the 1900s because it was the only source of heat. Gas and Electric heat changed the game, replacing the fireplace as a more convenient and adequate way to heat our homes. But we still may see it as a symbol of a cozy warm […]

Fruitcake is a standard Christmas dessert. This cake filled with dried and candied fruits and nuts goes all the way back to the middle ages, in the 1500s! People in Europe discovered that it was a good (and delicious) way to preserve fruit. This “cake” is very dense and sometimes too sweet. That’s the reason […]