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.”
The MTV movie awards were held this past weekend, and one of the celebrities who attended was Lupita Nyong’o. When people look at Nyong’o, they see a beautiful black woman with a last name that is impossible to pronounce. Little do they know, Nyong’o identifies as Kenyan-Mexican. Her parents are […]
Franz Ferdinand is not just the name of the famous Archduke of Austria in 1863, it is also the name of a well know British indie rock band. The group was formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, and it has toured all over the world ever since. After the group […]
Of all the things to ponder in a day, it’s doubtful our names would make the list. But, as often happens with culture, sometimes it’s the little things that spark attention. When reading the article “Kim Jung Un’s Swiss school days revealed,” by Allan Hall of The Sunday Times, […]
Let’s face it — travel is fun, but it also can be stressful. In a life full of stress, it is always good to step back and take time for yourself. Life is busy, stressful and during times of travel it can be even more hectic. Take a few minutes […]
2013 was the 100th Anniversary of the Arena di Verona. Even for people who are not heavily into opera, this is a spectacular event. The Arena is located in the heart of Verona, the home of Romeo and Juliette and close to other enchanting Italian vacation spots. This trip […]
