Everyone will tell you that the original Little Mermaid fairytale is darker than its Disney counterpart. What they probably don’t know is that the history of this tribute to the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark is even darker than the fairytale. Read Full Story

Have you ever thought to yourself on Father’s Day or Mother’s Day: why isn’t there a children’s day? Read Full Story

The Dominican Republic is a country with a vibrant, rich, and unique culture. Dominican slang, like any other country's slang and colloquialisms, is an important part of local culture and language. It's a way for Dominicans to express themselves in a more informal and playful way, often with words that have a unique meaning and are not used in standard Spanish. Read Full Story

Most of us are familiar with the traditional PB&J sandwiches packed in our middle-school lunches, but how many of us have eaten Adobong Mani from the Philippines? Peanuts might seem like an American pastime, filling in our sandwiches, smeared on our Ritz crackers, or coated by tiny chocolate cups. But other places and cultures have used and continue to use peanuts in all kinds of recipes for all kinds of meals. Read Full Story

If you’ve ever dreamed of being in a fairytale, then I know the place for you. A trip to Austria will transport you straight into the pages of a storybook. Whether you have a few weeks or just a couple days, there are places for every traveler to love—big cities, mid-sized towns, or small villages. Even if you only have three days, here are three places you must visit while on your Austrian getaway. Read Full Story