30 Hours in Bustling Brussels
Now when the busy Christmas season is over, I finally have the time to sit down and write a few words about our…
Top 5 Posts of 2017
It has become a tradition to start a new year of blogging by looking back at the year before. 2017 was quite an…
Winter Solstice Traditions in Latvia
For millions of people around the world, Christmas is closely tied to Christian beliefs, after all, it is a celebration commemorating the birth of…
Kanēļmaizītes – a Latvian Christmas Treat
The English-speakers know them as cinnamon rolls and love to top them with icing. The Swedes call them kanelbulle and have set aside a day…
Celebrating Nikolaus in Germany
In Germany, the morning of the 6th December is almost like Christmas. On the evening of the 5th, children all over the country…
BEST European Identity Website
Yes, you read that right! Let the Journey Begin was named the Best European Identity Website at the annual .eu Web Awards last week. I’m…
Different Language, Different Personality?
I was a shy child who often preferred to stay home reading a book to going out on adventures with other kids. As…
Birdy Talks: 3,5 Years
As another year rolls to a close, it is again time to take stock of our firstborn’s language progress. Growing up with three…
10 Fun Facts about Germany for Kids
Germany, officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany, is made up of 16 states. With 82 million inhabitants, it is the most…
