The weekend had disappeared quickly, too quickly, and when I opened my eyes, I realized that the fluttering in my stomach meant that it was Monday and even if I wasn’t entirely prepared for it, my official first day as an English teacher had arrived.
Read MoreWhat Is Ramadan? The History of The Religious Celebration
Ramadan is a month-long Islamic holiday that involves fasting, and abstaining from other indulgent activities.
The month it is celebrated changes every year based on the lunar calendar, but it falls in the Northern Hemisphere's summer.
Read More7 Scottish Wedding Traditions You Need To Know
I have learned first hand that Scottish weddings are not for the faint of heart — they are loud, rowdy, and a whole lot of fun! Here's everything you need to know to be the life of the party (and not insult anyone) at the next Scottish wedding you attend.
Read MoreA Dose Of Inspiration: Quotes By Writers, Actors, and More to Inspire Travel and Adventure
“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.”
— Ernest Hemingway
“But I am a born pilgrim. Even when I am feeling really lazy or I’m missing home, I need take only one step to be carried away by the excitement of the journey... I realize that I will never reach my goal by staying in the same place all the time. I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads. ”
— from Aleph by Paulo Coelho
What's The Difference Between Ice Cream And Gelato?
Colorful mounds of sweet iced goodness sit in glass-topped coolers, enticing those walking by to stop and purchase a scoop (or two) of melt-in-your-mouth flavors like lemon, Nutella, and blood-orange creamsicle.
Nothing beats gelato.
Read MoreTravel Tip: Don't Sit Down When Dining In Rome, It Will Cost More!
An article published in The Telegraph a few years ago told the tale of a few tourists in Rome who kicked up a stink when they were charged 42 Euros for two ice creams and a bottle of water in a cafe. Thinking that they were being scammed, they even went so far as to get the police involved.
Read MoreMacarons! The History of These Beautiful French Treats
The first time that I ever saw a macaron was 14 years ago in Paris and I wasn't really sure what I was looking at.
Why?
Well, these tasty treats (which hadn't made it into the cafes and bakeries at home yet) are very brightly colored, often neon green, pink, yellow, and even blue.
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