World Traditions Blog Posts
December 1, 2015
Best Festivals to Travel to in Thailand
As we come into our busiest holiday season here in the U.S from Thanksgiving to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and the New Year, we have family, friends, and celebration on our minds. Travel can get a little more hectic around these times, but a good way to get into the celebratory mood is to travel during…
Three Great Cultural Exchanges to Have in Cuba
Although Cuba is just 90 miles off of the coast of Florida, not many people have ever been or even know much about this Caribbean island. Much of that has to do with the political tensions of the U.S. and Cuban Governments over the last few decades. With those tensions shrinking and relations becoming better,…
January 5, 2015
New Zealand: Days of Old and New
By: Chris Gamel New Zealand has embraced the marriage of the two predominating cultures that make up its people: the Maori who arrived by boat approximately 1,000 years ago and the Europeans who arrived 600 years later. In order to experience both cultures, we visited a Maori village one evening and then spent the following…
December 16, 2014
GLOBAL HOLIDAYS!
By Rodica Woodbury For many of us, treasured holiday celebrations extend beyond the borders of our home. They can take the form of a fragrant, tasty dish that originated in a kitchen in a faraway land … or of a festive decoration that has delighted generations of family members. No matter which holiday we celebrate,…
May 4, 2015
Temples and Shrines in Kyoto
By Noemi Gamel There is no shortage of temples and shrines in Japan thanks to the long and diverse history of Zen, Buddhism, and Shintoism. If you like history, comparative religion, or architecture, you can spend days contemplating these amazing buildings. If you are traveling with children, however, it is easy for them to…
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