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Wherever We May Go: When a TCK Marries a TCK (Part II)
Every Third Culture Kid’s experience is different. Although it is easy for us to generalize and believe we all feel common sentiments, symptoms and memories, marrying a fellow TCK has taught me otherwise. In the same way, everyone’s marriage is […]
Chefchaouen Part 1: The Importance of Blue
If you’re searching for blue treasure, then perhaps you’re looking for Chefchaouen. The city’s blue walls, doors and houses are impressive and breathtaking. This prevailing color scheme gives the city a tangible personality, which can be experienced through every sense. Here you […]
Poor Nations Suffer Most at Hands of Climate Change
September of 2017 will go down in history as a horrific month of natural catastrophes. Severe rains and a small cyclone in Zimbabwe killed 117 people, China was hit by severe flooding that killed at least 144, followed by more […]
Life Across Borders
When Jesus and Rosa Parra immigrated to the United States, they had no idea of the things that were to come. Their journey from Mexico to the land of the free was thrilling, yet shocking at the same time. Jesus […]
Emotional/ mental benefits of friends around the world
Imagine being a child again. Your parents tell you that you’re moving soon. You may have three months to pack up and leave or you may have three days. Imagine leaving your closest friends and your favorite teachers. Everything is […]
SERIES – PART 2 OF 3: Travel Blogger Omo Osagiede on “Hey! Dip your Toes In”
Omo Osagiede is the co-founder of the popular travel blog hey! dip your toes in. Osagiede was born in Nigeria. His parents came from two different tribes in Nigeria. Omo Osagiede in thought. Photo courtesy of Omo Osagiede Africa is made […]
Series – Part 3 of 3: Culture Without Boundaries
Throughout this three part series, you will see Pamela Blattner’s journey from ignoring her Peruvian heritage to becoming confident as a blended Latina. First, in part one, you explored her upbringing where she tried to fit into the molds of […]
SERIES, PART III OF III – Love & Ohana: The Story of an Unstoppable Cross-Cultured Family
Parts one and two of this family-based series explored the lives of Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile, the two daughters of Fauna Hodel. Hodel was born in 1951 to a prominent white family in California. Before birth, Hodel was bargained […]