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. […]

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 […]

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a Fairy Tale that goes back all the way to 1837. A bear family of three, lives in the woods. One day, they leave their house, when Goldilocks finds it, and goes inside. She finds three bowls of porridge, three chairs, and three beds. She chooses which is just […]

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 […]

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 […]

Formerly Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina is a beautiful country in Southeast Europe. It’s made up of mountains in the east, hills, forests, and flatlands in the remaining areas. Because of the many mountainous regions, it’s known for its stunning waterfalls, 15 of them, some of the tallest in Europe. Residents are known to enjoy the coffee, cheese, […]