Puerto Rico exists in a strange in-between — not quite a nation, not quite a state — with a history marked by resistance, creativity and deep colonial trauma, according to the directors of “Esta Isla.”
I have grown up celebrating Halloween on October 31st, my birthday on December 4th, Christmas on December 25th, New Years Eve on December 31st, and the list goes on. Every year, I celebrate the exact same holidays on the exact same days by doing the same exact activities. I have […]
With almost 200 countries on Earth, it’s hard to imagine just how many languages are spoken worldwide. Several people believe English is the language that dominates. However, according to Ethnologue, English is not the most commonly spoken language. English ranks third worldwide, while Mandarin is first and Spanish is second. […]
For some people, the most special way to celebrate the holidays is in the comfort of their own home. For others, traveling the world and experiencing the holiday in different cities, states, or countries is what makes for a special holiday. I was traveling throughout Europe during Valentine’s Day, Saint […]
Bullfighting is a controversial tradition. For some, it’s seen as a respected art form that’s integral to Spanish culture. Conservative newspapers such as La Razón even have a section dedicated to the practice, where bullfighting is covered under culture rather than under sports. Bullfights have played a large part in Spain’s […]
It’s no secret; Tomorrowland is one of the most desired summer electronic dance music (EDM) festivals in the world. With close to 200,000 festival goers gathering in Boom, Belgium every year for this experience of a lifetime, one begins to wonder what kind of impact Tomorrowland has not only on […]
