I've got the CUTEST book to share with you and your small ones today, apropos as it is Earth Day. It will inspire and educate kids and their grownups about how to compost, garden, and reap the rewards of gardening. The Soil in Jackie's Garden, written by Peggy Thomas with art by Neely Daggett, is fun, beautiful, and inspiring.
If you want to expose your kids to fascinating culture and history with visits to ancient ruins and archaeological sites, take them to Greece. Here, you can explore iconic archaeological sites such as the Acropolis and Delphi, learn about Greek mythology through storytelling and museum visits, and discover traditional Greek customs and cuisine.
Here are some of the best destinations in Greece for educational family getaways.
The U.S. is a popular tourist destination, with data from Statista showing that the travel and tourism market is expected to generate a revenue of US$198.70bn in 2024. This popularity is, at least in part, due to the country’s diverse range of scenery and experiences. But with so many things to see and do, how can you ensure you’re going to experience the country without much hassle? And how do you do so on a budget?
Imagine uprooting yourself from everything that is important to you. Taking yourself thousands of miles away from home and dropping yourself in a place that you feel is better for your future than where you were before. It doesn’t sound so daunting with all the technology today, but imagine being across oceans from those who are most important to you.
That is the reality of the American Dream, and it is a topic that gets glorified across the world.
Given the Spanish people's deep-rooted love for good food, Spain is home to destinations that are a haven for food lovers. From rich culinary traditions to signature dishes, these places are worth exploring solely for their gastronomic delights.
If you're eager to immerse yourself in the country's culinary scene, here are the best destinations for learning food culture in Spain.
Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Picturesque coastlines, beautifully colored waters, delicious food, and a multitude of tourist attractions constantly attract crowds of holidaymakers to this country. It is also impossible not to mention the Greek beaches, which are considered among the most beautiful not only in Europe, but also in the world.
Knowing yourself is one thing, but actually understanding how other people function is significantly more challenging. You know your personal thoughts, but getting a grasp of those of others and how they drive their thinking is much harder.
When you think of money, a list forms: the rent, the groceries, the gas bill, the power bill, the Wi-Fi bill, the cell phone bill, the water bill, and so on. The list can, in some people’s circumstances, become endless. There are daily financial stressors that can have a trickling effect on your life. The way a stream has water trickling down to the river, you have daily stressors that all trickle down into one thing.
Music for Shifting Times: that is what we decided to all this series when we began it back almost eight years ago at this writing.
It seemed that things were shifting then; little did anyone know how many ways things would shift across the world.
Need for connection and community have remained constant across these years; so has the role of music in making these connections possible.
You may want to reflect on those ideas as you consider the work of these musicians.
Heading to Mallorca? Here are my 6 favorites that cannot be missed.
Note: you will not be able to go to all these places in one day. These places are located in different areas of the island; some of them can be reached by public transport, others will require a car rental, and still others are better seen during an organized trip.
1. Palma, heart of Mallorca!