Kay DavisMar 73 minA Pedacito Of Mardi Gras, 2022It felt like it’s been forever, but Mardi Gras celebrations finally took place in New Orleans throughout January and February. The annual...
Barbara ZizicFeb 233 min5 Things To Know Before Visiting Šibenik, CroatiaIf you are planning to visit Šibenik, you won’t be disappointed. Especially if you love Mediterranean cities and visiting places that are...
Ayu UlyaFeb 93 minA Pedacito Of World Tiger Day, Aceh, IndonesiaThe music sounded cheerful on that Sunday morning. Two pairs of dancers, dressed as lions, had performed their dances in the middle of...
Barbara ZizicJan 214 minA Pedacito Of An International Children's Festival, Sibenik, CroatiaFor over 60 years, the International children's festival has been an epicenter of cultural manifestations in Šibenik. Every June,...
Joyce McClureJan 103 minA Pedacito Of One Of The Most Authentic Cultural Celebrations In The WorldThe 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 RawalDec 10, 20213 minA Pedacito Of Holi In IndiaHoli is my favorite festival. This festival is vibrant, full of color, love, and joy. Like every Indian festival, Holi too has a tale...
Mridanjli RawalDec 6, 20212 minA Pedacito Of Diwali In IndiaDiwali or Deepawali is derived from the Sanskrit term "Deepavali," which literally means "row of lights." Many Indians light diyas...
Joyce McClureNov 19, 20212 minA Pedacito Of The Sweet-Smelling Flower Crowns And Garlands Of YapWhen 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 McClureNov 5, 20214 minA Pedacito Of Yap, MicronesiaYap? Where’s that? In Micronesia. Oh, you’re moving to Indonesia. No, Micro….Micronesia…in the far western Pacific Ocean just above the...
Kay DavisNov 3, 20212 minA Pedacito Of The Downtown Beer Festival, Las Vegas, NevadaAs 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 DavisJun 20, 20213 minA Pedacito Of A New Orleans Festival: Hogs For The CauseFestivals in New Orleans are a full season. In a “normal year,” festival season is in high swing, starting in March and lasting...
Kay DavisMay 26, 20213 minA Pedacito of Mazatlán, MexicoWhen 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 EddingsMay 20, 20213 minA Pedacito of The Harbin Snow & Ice FestivalIn 1963, a group of local citizens took advantage of Harbin, China's freezing winter temperatures by hosting an ice lantern garden party....
Ryle EddingsMar 14, 20214 minA Pedacito of FasnachtI 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 DavisMar 14, 20212 minA Pecadito of a Quarantine Mardi GrasBeing a tourist in my own city is so fun. From the amazing restaurants, iconic bars, and unique architecture, there is always something...
Alex GerlachFeb 27, 20213 minA 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...