Holidays
SERIES: Part 1of 3 – Vanquish the TCK Blues: Overcoming Loneliness
As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), you understand sometimes feelings of sadness and isolation need to be dealt with because of your mobile lifestyle. Having to adapt to new cultures and environments sometimes leads to moments uncertainty about our own identities […]
celebrating Mother’s Day in a country other than your passport country
Mother’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries around the world. In every country, this day is celebrated solely for the purpose of honoring and giving appreciation to their mothers. However, it is surprisingly celebrated differently in most of these countries. […]
VIDEO: Worldwide Coming of Age Traditions
The transition from childhood into adulthood is a highly anticipated time of life. It’s the time that marks a young person’s ability to think, act, and decide their lives for themselves- the introduction to an independent and mature mindset. With growing up […]
Celebrating Women Leaders in the Global Network
For the past 100 years, International Women’s Day has been celebrated on March 8th in the UK, US, and Australia. Many other nations including Russia, Moldova and Denmark acknowledge women’s influence and importance on March 19th. Regardless of the date, […]
The global perspective of turning 21: Coming of Age Rituals
More often than not, the day starts with excitement and smiles, but ends in blurred memories and one gigantic headache. Why yes, I am describing the 21st birthday of the average, American young adult. For young men and women in […]
Trini Girl In London – Fear
Fear is an emotion induced by a threat perceived by living entities, which causes a change in brain and organ function and ultimately a change in behavior, such as running away, hiding or freezing from traumatic events. (Wikipedia) Forget […]
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: A Spanish Christmas Tradition
Each year, the Lotería de Navidad has a touching story to share under its slogan “El mayor premio es compartirlo” (The best prize is to share it). This 2015, its annual story came in a form different than its past ones: […]















