Celebrating Special Education Day: Raising A Son With Autism
Every child deserves access to equal education and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. In the United States alone, over 3...
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Alex Gerlach
- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
A Pedacito Of My Family And The Occupation Of Norway During WWII
Every family has a story. Rather, it's many stories and experiences that become the roadmap of every moment up until, well, you. Today, I...
Alex Gerlach
- Oct 25, 2021
- 4 min
Sustainable Tourism: Can Travel Be Eco-Friendly?
The tourism and travel industry has a lot more impact than some people may realize. When thinking about the industries of tomorrow, you...
Alex Gerlach
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
Following The Storm: The Devastation Of Hurricane Ida
On August 26th, Hurricane Ida slammed the coast of Louisiana, destroying homes and leaving millions without power for weeks. But its path...
Kay Davis
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Best Gifts To Bring Home From Vacation
Visiting new places is exciting, and sometimes you want to share that with your closest friends and loved ones. I always bring home gifts...
Alex Gerlach
- Sep 4, 2021
- 3 min
Why Wildlife Conservation And Protection Is So Important
When we think about endangered species and wildlife conservation, we often imagine elephants, rhinoceroses, or other animals we often...
Alex Gerlach
- Aug 26, 2021
- 4 min
A Pedacito Of Storming Omaha Beach
“I arrived at the train station. It’s 4 O’clock. It’s starting to get dark. I’m getting a little tired, but still energetic and so...
Alex Gerlach
- Aug 20, 2021
- 4 min
What’s All The Buzz About? National Honey Bee Awareness Day
Happy National Honey Bee Awareness Day! At Pedacitos Blog, we understand the important role that the environment and wildlife play in our...
Alex Gerlach
- Aug 10, 2021
- 4 min
Conquering COVID: Happy Immunization Awareness Month
Over a year into the pandemic, people all over the world are still threatened by the COVID-19 virus. Luckily, modern medicine has given...
Alex Gerlach
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
World Indigenous Peoples Day: Celebrating Their Culture And Protecting Their Rights
On December 23, 1994, the United Nations General Assembly gathered and decided that August 9 will be International Day of the World’s...
Alex Gerlach
- Aug 5, 2021
- 3 min
A Traveler's Guide To International Drugs And Alcohol
There are a lot of different factors we consider when traveling internationally: what we need to pack, have an up-to-date passport,...
Alex Gerlach
- Jul 21, 2021
- 4 min
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling On A Budget
Traveling to a new place shouldn't cost you a fortune – and it doesn't have to! Many people avoid travel because they think they can't...
Alex Gerlach
- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min
Happy National Ice Cream Month
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This month is National Ice Cream Month, which is the only excuse we need to indulge in...
Emmy Ciabattoni
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Protecting Our Coasts: Clean Beaches Week 2021
It's Clean Beaches Week! Every year from July 1st to 7th, the United States nationally recognizes this week to encourage the protection...
Alex Gerlach
- Jul 4, 2021
- 4 min
A Pedacito Of An Evening In Cape May, New Jersey
One of my goals after returning from my study abroad trip was to spend some time traveling within the U.S. before jumping on a plane and...
Melissa Lipari
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
Celebrating National Doctor's Day 2021
Today is National Doctor’s Day! From the Pedacitos community, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for the healthcare professionals...
Alex Gerlach
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
A Pedacito Of The Issue of Stray Cats Around the World
Travel has this amazing ability to show us not only how different the world is, but also how similar. Throughout my own experiences...
Melissa Lipari
- Jun 27, 2021
- 3 min
Adopt-Don't-Shop: Happy National Adopt a Cat Month
Happy National Adopt a Cat Month! June is kitten season, which means shelters are overflowing with cats who need homes. To raise...
Melissa Lipari
- Jun 24, 2021
- 4 min
A Pedacito of Gay Asbury Park
As we continue our Pride Month celebrations, we want to bring attention to significant aspects and histories of the LGBTQ+ community....
Alex Gerlach
- Jun 18, 2021
- 4 min
A Pedacito Of Cape May County Zoo
Just beyond the entrance to the Cape May County Zoo and hidden from sight, the calls of peacocks fill the air. The smell of straw and...
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