Previous 'My Ukrainian Heritage' Diary Entries Catch up on previous diary entries from ’My Ukrainian Heritage': Part 1: I Grew Up Hearing My Parent’s Stories of Fleeing Ukraine in the Second World WarPart 2: Fleeing Dekulakization in Early 1930s Russia Part 3 of My Ukrainian Heritage: Hiding in … Continue Reading
Swiss Travels
Swiss Breakfast Dreams
One of my favourite indulgences in Switzerland is the Swiss breakfast. I dream about these and get excited to discover the breakfast spread in each new hotel or … [Read More...]
Adventures in Canada
Making Mochi and Exploring Japanese Canadian Culture on the Culture Travels Podcast
In this episode of the Culture Travels Podcast (that recorded live in studio on the Fireside Chat App on February 5, 2022), I was joined by middle schooler Maya and … [Read More...]
In Translation
Making Mochi and Exploring Japanese Canadian Culture on the Culture Travels Podcast
In this episode of the Culture Travels Podcast (that recorded live in studio on the Fireside Chat App on February 5, 2022), I was joined by middle schooler Maya and her mom Manami, as they taught me how to make … Continue Reading
A Taste of Guatemala
Everybody knows that grandmothers like to feed you. They say, "you're too skinny," and stuff you 'till you literally can't stomach any more. Due to the fact that my abuelita (grandma) lives in Guatemala, she has … Continue Reading
How to Say “I Love You” in Different Languages Around The World
One of the things I love about living in Richmond, BC on Canada's West Coast is that I have neighbours that speak many different languages from around the world, giving me the opportunity to learn and regularly hear … Continue Reading
