Rachel Schlachter

AJ Zilinsky is a Military B.R.A.T. whose father served in the U.S. Air Force, so he and his family moved every time they got stationed somewhere new. AJ has lived in England, California, New Mexico, Florida, Wyoming, and Colorado, staying […]

In Rahul Gandotra’s short film, “The Road Home,” the main character, Pico, is struggling to identify himself in the world. On the outside, Pico appears to be Indian, and everyone in India perceives him as such. However, Pico has spent […]

I am a Third Culture Kid. I am a Military Brat. I am a National Nomad. I am a child of the United States of America. I’ve only been out of the country once, for a week’s vacation in Canada. […]

Is this a good representation of international cuisine, or is it “Americanized?” In the previous article, we took a brief look into the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Now, let’s consider whether or not this event is actually a […]

As a Military Brat and a Third Culture Kid (TCK), I’ve never stayed in one place for more than four years. I move to a new place, leaving old friendships behind. There’s promises to keep in touch . . . […]

How do different countries and cultures start the day in their breakfast? U.S.A. – Breakfast People in the U.S.A. choose from a variety of breakfast options. On a typical U.S. breakfast plate, you might see eggs (fried, scrambled, frittata, or […]

This article comes from a rather personal place in my heart. My parents and I have been vegetarians for over ten years now. We chose to be vegetarians for a variety of reasons: for our own health, for animal rights, […]

Let’s take a peek into how different cultures celebrate Thanksgiving around the world.