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 […]

Uganda is a lush and gorgeous country in East Africa. Its comprised of mountains, tropical rainforest, and the very large Lake Victoria. Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is most fantastic. It is a mountainous sanctuary for gorillas, chimpanzees and many other animals, and the best thing about it is that YOU can visit and […]

Kenya is a gorgeous country in East Africa that is filled with nature, culture, great food, sports and safari! There are so many incredible animals to see like majestic elephants, lions, zebra, and rhinos. The national parks and game reserves are not only filled with animals, but also filled with people on safari. 2 million […]

Switzerland is a breathtaking place with its stunning mountains and beautiful lakes. The Swiss Alps cover 60% of the country, along with surrounding countries, and there are over 10,000 named mountains in Switzerland. That also means there is tons of nature and animals, especially seeing that 30% of Switzerland is forest area. You may start […]

Iceland is a strikingly beautiful place full of untouched nature and open land. It’s the place to go for an upfront seat to view the Aurora Borealis in all of its glory. There’s quite a bit of wildlife that can be seen here like Icelandic horses, Arctic foxes, puffins, seals, whales, and dolphins. The name […]