Clik here to view.
Santa on a Surfboard? Christmas on the Other Side of the Globe
’tis the season! In the spirit of the holiday season, our new guest author Viara fondly remembers her first Christmas as an expat “Down Under”…When it comes to Christmas, being born and raised in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My InterNations: Ramadan Kareem from Togo to Uzbekistan
For many of our members (just like for 1.6 billion people around the globe), the month of Ramadan is now in full swing. Adherents of the world’s second-largest faith are observing the traditional 29...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In Honor of Halloween: Haunted Places round the Globe
Halloween lurks around the corner! Around the world, the creepiest of celebrations is primarily a tradition for expatriates from the US and Canada. In many places, the festival is quickly gaining in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Zombies, Lights, and Turkey — Holidays in November
For most of us, December is the month of holiday celebrations. After all, it is the last month of the year (according to the Gregorian calendar at least) and the time when people all around the world...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around the World in Seven Unique Holidays
Every culture — not to mention every family — has their own holiday traditions, and some are well worth knowing. Not only is it fun to read up on various festivities worldwide, but it can also save you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fireworks, Tinsel, and Lights — The Holiday Season Is Upon Us
For those of us who follow the Gregorian calendar, the last few weeks of this year are finally here. December is a month rife with various holidays, traditions, and hopes for a relaxed end-of-the-year...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Five Favorite Sorts of Street Food and Their Stories
Food is more than the sum of its ingredients, a mere source of nutrients — even more than the glorious experience of enjoying a delicious snack on the go. The smell and taste of our favorite dishes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
6 Ways to Celebrate Midsummer Like the Locals
Up in the Northern Hemisphere, the sky is blue, the days are getting longer, and we can finally enjoy fresh strawberries from the farmer’s markets. The longest days of the year are happening right now,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Best Places Worldwide to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Waiting for the famous Times Square Ball in NYC to drop at 23:59 or for London’s Big Ben to strike the hour is certainly a fun way to start the new year, but there may be other destinations better...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Noodles and Pasta around the World: International Recipes to Discover
For all of you who aren’t planning on cutting carbs in the new year, we have good news! In the US, National Spaghetti Day is celebrated on 4 January: it’s inspired us to get our chef hats on and find...
View Article