Tag: Holiday

Given Halo 2's reputation as the game that brought online multiplayer shooters to the masses, there’s been a lot of debate in the nearly twenty years since its release regarding which of the game’s multiplayer maps is the best. But despite all this discussion, no one seems to have...

As said before, I was extremely fortunate to have booked a ticket for the Vermeer exhibition. Before the day of visit, everytime I passed the Rijksmuseum I always saw a horribly long queue that coiled up nearby. There wasn’t much other instruction on the E-ticket, so in the very morning, I sim...

Thailand is one of the best places on the planet for a holiday and one of the most visited  People from all around spend holidays here and take back unforgettable memories. Did you know that in 2018 alone, almost 35 million foreign visitors  holidayed in Thailand? Amazing figure, right?...

Whenever cold weather swings around, our travel daydreams tend to fluctuate between two very different types of winter vacation ideas: snowy wonderlands and tropical beaches. Some days, we envision a ski vacation or trip to a snow-covered European village, and other days we start planning our nex...

The City — New York City, the Big Apple, the island of Manhattan. The Sunday before Thanksgiving my husband Steve and I drove into Manhattan, a challenging, demanding, wearying experience, one we would not normally, when in our right minds, undertake. But our Florida family was visiting the...

This is the second year in a row Apple chose to shoot its holiday commercial in the former Czech Republic, now called Czechia. Last year’s “Frankie’s Holiday” also took place in the near-by region. To showcase the absolute freedom you can experience while wearing AirPods (...

It is the spring of 1968 (yes I am that old!). It is a time that is referred to as Prague Spring, because our country — Czechoslovakia — was freeing up. Was breaking free of the shackles of the Soviet Union and us ordinary people were allowed to go on holiday to a “western” c...

Rome, the ancient, historical capital of Italy has always fascinated me. I had read about it, seen videos and movies, and heard so much about this eternal city. And finally, I was embarking on a journey to the shoe-shaped country. My excitement knew no bounds! Enveloped in tales of grandeur and a...

We’ve made it, it’s unbelievable that this year is almost over! Next week, we’ll find ourselves stuffing our faces, putting on a few extra pounds and before you know it, we’re cheering to 2024 with fireworks and confetti. Now is the appropriate time to start Googling holid...

Pies are serious business at Butter Love. Breakfast pie, cottage pie, pot pie, pudding pie; you name it, they’ve got it, along with classic holiday selections like pumpkin, apple, and bourbon pecan. “Every major romance, new life, career, and business has been celebrated over a...

The IEC (International Experience Canada) work holiday visa allows people from many countries to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years. This is an account of my experience applying for IEC from Ireland which will hopefully help others looking to do the same. Overview of the Application ...

Nestled in the northeastern corner of France, this region is a hidden gem for outdoor lovers. It was first brought to my attention in the 2012 Tour de France when Chris Froome won the stage and Bradley Wiggins took the yellow jersey on the fierce climb of La Planche des Belle Filles. Each time Le To...

Imagine you’re planning your dream holiday, a time for relaxation and new experiences. But, as you click to book your flight, a question pops up: “Would you like to offset your carbon emissions?” This simple query is a gateway to a complex world of environmental responsibility and ...

When I started educating myself about animal welfare issues, I also learned about the illegal wildlife trade. This issue can mean different things to different professionals. Conservationists are concerned about the ecosystem, veterinarians worry about the physical and psychological health of affect...

I hope your Pesach preparations are proceeding apace! As we all prepare for Pesach, some of our Christian students and staff may be preparing for their own week of holidays, which, however, does not coincide with Pesach. The week commemorates the last week before the Christian prophet Yeshu&rsquo...

Tis the season for joy and family. Yet we all could use a helping hand with all the other things weighing down our thoughts. We carry the knowledge of immense tragedies around the world — from natural disasters and wars, to domestic and global political polarization and its negative impacts on...

Celebrating the holiday season in the classroom can be a source of joy for students and teachers. Many school communities are made up of individuals with a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that influence how students celebrate, and it’s often students from diverse cultural bac...

Holidays are more than just dates on the calendar; they are an embodiment of culture, values, and cherished memories. As societies become increasingly diverse, the opportunity to integrate new holiday traditions into celebrations such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah arise. Em...

Far too often we hear about gay and trans people who have nowhere to go at this time of year — no warm family home to return to, to catch up with parents and siblings over a festive meal and the shared joy of opening presents on Christmas day — all because of who they are. I am eterna...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the one day a year where we, as a society, collectively pretend to remember the rich tapestry of native cultures that predate our nation-states. Now, before you say, “Wait a minute, isn’t this just a politically correct version of Columbus Day?” let&r...

Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian explorer, writer and anthropologist. Born in Larvik, Norway, in 1914, he studied zoology and geography in Oslo University. During the time when he was in Oslo University, he became interested in Polynesia and studied about it in depth on his own. Soon after graduati...

I know what we’ve been told. But let’s be real: This often isn’t the most wonderful time of the year. It can be, however, the most uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no scrooge. I love a sugar cookie, the smell of Fraser fir, and the nostalgia evoked...