In the U.S., we often have the stereotype that drinking tea is just an English tradition. However, drinking tea is an important part of traditions in many parts of the world, including Russia!
Oktoberfest is not only the biggest festival in Germany, but one of the biggest in the whole world. Learn a little bit about the history behind this huge traditional celebration!
Food is an important part of Austrian culture. People gather to eat and have fun. Sometimes Austrians stay and talk for hours! Let's learn about Austiran food together. Mahlzeit! It's meal time!
Knowing the language is important for becoming part of the community. One of the first challenges I faced when I moved to France was how to properly talk to French people. What lessons have I learned?
Schools in the U.S.A. have a lot of Senior Year traditions, like prom, senior portraits and senior class trips, but other countries have different ways to celebrate graduation and coming of age.
Once a year, museums all over Berlin invite visitors in after hours. Read all about my experience with this tradition, called the Long Night of Museums, Lange Nacht der Museen in German.
We had a long school holiday in October, so I decided to book two different trips in Europe: one to Ireland and one to Poland. First, let's head west to Dublin and beyond.
