A Pedacito Of Mardi Gras, 2022
It felt like it’s been forever, but Mardi Gras celebrations finally took place in New Orleans throughout January and February. The annual...
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Barbara Zizic
- Feb 23
- 3 min
5 Things To Know Before Visiting Šibenik, Croatia
If you are planning to visit Šibenik, you won’t be disappointed. Especially if you love Mediterranean cities and visiting places that are...
Ayu Ulya
- Feb 9
- 3 min
A Pedacito Of World Tiger Day, Aceh, Indonesia
The music sounded cheerful on that Sunday morning. Two pairs of dancers, dressed as lions, had performed their dances in the middle of...
Barbara Zizic
- Jan 21
- 4 min
A Pedacito Of An International Children's Festival, Sibenik, Croatia
For over 60 years, the International children's festival has been an epicenter of cultural manifestations in Šibenik. Every June,...
Joyce McClure
- Jan 10
- 3 min
A Pedacito Of One Of The Most Authentic Cultural Celebrations In The World
The long, low sound of the conch shell announces the beginning of Yap Day, an annual holiday set aside to celebrate the unique culture of...
Mridanjli Rawal
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
A Pedacito Of Holi In India
Holi is my favorite festival. This festival is vibrant, full of color, love, and joy. Like every Indian festival, Holi too has a tale...
Mridanjli Rawal
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
A Pedacito Of Diwali In India
Diwali or Deepawali is derived from the Sanskrit term "Deepavali," which literally means "row of lights." Many Indians light diyas...
Joyce McClure
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
A Pedacito Of The Sweet-Smelling Flower Crowns And Garlands Of Yap
When I first arrived at Yap International Airport after midnight on one of only two weekly flights from Guam, the air was hot and humid....
Joyce McClure
- Nov 5, 2021
- 4 min
A Pedacito Of Yap, Micronesia
Yap? Where’s that? In Micronesia. Oh, you’re moving to Indonesia. No, Micro….Micronesia…in the far western Pacific Ocean just above the...
Kay Davis
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
A Pedacito Of The Downtown Beer Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada
As I mentioned before, my September trip to Las Vegas with my husband was canceled thanks to Hurricane Ida. So after a quick scramble, we...
Kay Davis
- Jun 20, 2021
- 3 min
A Pedacito Of A New Orleans Festival: Hogs For The Cause
Festivals in New Orleans are a full season. In a “normal year,” festival season is in high swing, starting in March and lasting...
Kay Davis
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
A Pedacito of Mazatlán, Mexico
When I got the email inviting me to Mazatlan, Mexico for a work trip, there was absolutely no way I was turning this opportunity down....
Ryle Eddings
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
A Pedacito of The Harbin Snow & Ice Festival
In 1963, a group of local citizens took advantage of Harbin, China's freezing winter temperatures by hosting an ice lantern garden party....
Ryle Eddings
- Mar 14, 2021
- 4 min
A Pedacito of Fasnacht
I have to admit I was a little disappointed when I first arrived in Basel, Switzerland. I was there to meet up with an old college...
Kay Davis
- Mar 14, 2021
- 2 min
A Pecadito of a Quarantine Mardi Gras
Being a tourist in my own city is so fun. From the amazing restaurants, iconic bars, and unique architecture, there is always something...
Alex Gerlach
- Feb 27, 2021
- 3 min
A Pedacito of Syttende Mai
When I was a child, my grandmother would tell me stories about her native country, Norway, and her experience traveling to the states as...