Haiti is a gorgeous Caribbean country that is part of the island called Hispaniola. The warm and humid tropical weather lasts year round in Haiti. Could you imagine eternal summer? You will also find beautiful mountains, river valleys, and a thousand miles of stunning island coastline. Along with the beautiful scenery, there’s lots of food. […]

Ethiopia makes up much of the Horn of Africa in the east, and consists of rainforests, mountains, and desert lowlands. It is one of the oldest countries in the world, dating back to 980 B.C. Archaeologists have found items that date back over 3 million years! Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee! Legend […]

Czechia, or the Czech Republic is a beautiful country in central Europe located between Austria, Germany and Poland. It had previously been known as Bohemia. Czechia is full of fascinating architecture. There are over 2,000 castles in Czechia, including the Prague castle, the largest ancient castle in the world! If you love the Czech Republic […]

The Three Little Pigs was a Fairy Tale about three pigs who had a problem with the big bad wolf. This wolf kept blowing their house down. First, they built a house made of straw, then they built a house made of sticks. These didn’t stand a chance against the gusty wolf. Persistence and patience […]

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 […]