Customs

If you went up to someone having lunch and asked them what Cinco de Mayo meant, I am sure they would tell you it is Mexico’s independence day. Many people tend to believe it is about Mexico’s independence, when instead […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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: […]

To-Do List: Acquire the ability to sleep anywhere (use fellow passengers as reference) Arrive safely in Spain Somehow, despite my skepticism, both came true. I could almost hear my own surprise as I called my family. Yes, I’m safe. I […]