Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year. This festival is celebrated around the world as a fresh start, the introduction of spring, plantings, and new beginnings—we could all use that this year! Nearly 20% of the world takes part, so check out these nine interesting facts about the Chinese New Year. 1. Chinese Read More …
Crispy latkes laden with sour cream, sweet-smelling fruit pies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted turkey paired with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken… The holidays are almost upon us, which means plenty of specialty dishes we can’t wait to sink our teeth into. (Yes, we meant to Read More …
A beautiful view of the Summer Palace across the Kunming Lake in Beijing, China. (Taken by a traveler on an Explorica tour, of course!)
