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5 Things That Come to Mind When Thinking of Thanksgiving: Featuring Xiaoya Cheng and Claire Crookston
The month of November holds many traditions. Starting from no shave November all the way up to The Day of the Dead. However, people in the United States of America think of November as one Holiday only, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day […]
Different Countries, Different Cultures, Different Thanksgiving Celebrations
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 […]
Human Rights Cinema Part 1: The World’s First Human Rights Festival
Envision a collection of images quickly flashing before your eyes that is emotionally riveting, tear-inducing, action-inciting, and most of all, thought-provoking. Enter the world of human rights cinema. The New York Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in 1988 […]
VISUAL: The Real Cinco de Mayo
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 […]
Best ski resorts around the world
Now that we are in one of the more snowy times of the year (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), participation in skiing is at its peak for the year. Let’s take a look at some of the best resorts […]
Around the World in 7 Comfort Foods
No matter where we are located, there will always be hard times. Sometimes, these hard times drive us in to the arms of something that will always be there for us in our times of need. This best friend you […]
Expatriate Community Extinguished: Replaced with Nature Reserve
When I remember Piasau Camp I remember vibrant Friday nights. The Boat Club was filled with all of my schoolmates running barefoot on the beach and playing cops and robbers in the playground. All of the parents sat around eating […]
Get Set for The Pan Am Games -Toronto July, 10-26
The 2015 Pan American Games Toronto launched my trip to explore a winter adventure in Ontario. The city is bursting at the seams with development around the 2015 Pan American Games (Runs July 10-26, 2015). The 2015 Pan […]






