Tag Archives: culture

It’s baby steps, I know, but Orange Shirt Day is making a difference

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Jane Fritz

Today, September 30, is Orange Shirt Day in Canada. (OK, it’s officially called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.) This special day of learning and reflection about the enduring devastating impacts of the Residential Schools imposed upon Indigenous children (and … Continue reading →

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Big city living vs small city living, similarities and differences

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Jane Fritz

I grew up – a very long time ago – 38 miles from New York City.  My Dad and all the others dads left the suburbs by carpool or train every morning and commuted into the “City” to work, every … Continue reading →

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Map Monday: language, culture, identity and world maps

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Jane Fritz

This week’s Map Monday is an effort to show what languages are spoken around the world. I have learned a lot about the importance of language as central to culture and identity by virtue of where I live, which I … Continue reading →

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Could you read a book from every country in one year?

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Jane Fritz

That’s the task that British writer and blogger Ann Morgan set for herself back in 2012, inspired by the approaching 2012 London Olympics, to read a book from every country in a year. Just to be clear, that’s 196 books, … Continue reading →

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Cuba: More than just sun and beaches, there’s the lure of Havana

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Jane Fritz

We finally made Cuba our destination of choice for our March Break getaway week in 2009. We were definitely playing catch-up with vast numbers of Canadians and Europeans who had been availing themselves of a burgeoning tourist industry in Cuba … Continue reading →

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Cambodia: Life along the Tonlé Sap and Mekong Rivers

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Jane Fritz

The travel companies that have been so successful in building a thriving river cruising industry in Europe are now expanding their offerings to new destinations, including the Mekong River in Cambodia (and Vietnam). This is 1st world travel in a … Continue reading →

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Vietnam: moving past a legacy of occupation and repression

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jane Fritz

Back home from a fascinating trip to Vietnam and Cambodia and trying to wrap my head around all that we saw and learned. So many amazing things to see and experience: Halong Bay (Vietnam) and Angkor Wat (Cambodia) are just … Continue reading →

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Cancun and the Mayan Riviera: There’s more to sun destinations than sun and sand, there’s history

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Jane Fritz

Labour Day. Everyone’s back to school tomorrow. So what should be next on the to-do list? Why, planning this year’s March Break, naturally! It’s never too early, especially when you live in a slightly out of the way place in … Continue reading →

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