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 mochi and we chatted about Japanese Canadian culture. As is the case when you are hanging out in the kitchen and baking and chatting with friends, this is one of … [Read more...]
An Owl of a Difference on Salt Spring Island for Aki Otsu
Sometimes it takes crossing an ocean to the other side of the world, leaving the big city, and meeting a majestic creature to truly find your calling and passion in life. That was certainly the case for Aki Otsu. Aki worked in IT, both while in Japan and as he began his new life in Vancouver, BC. At least he did until he and his family moved to Salt Spring Island and he … [Read more...]
A Brief History of Systemic Racism – an Open Letter
Alex recently did the research and wrote a letter to a loved one about Systemic Racism, Police Brutality, and the positives that are coming out of the Black Lives Matter Protests and Marches to explain to them why the current Black Lives Matter protests and marches are needed. As we feel this is an important issue and think she did an excellent job of both researching and … [Read more...]
Virtual Travel Adventure Round-Up: Week of March 28th, 2020
E² - Entertainment & Education Newsletter & At Home Entertainment Magazine With many people around the world in self-isolation or quarantine at the moment, we are starting to publish a regular E² - Entertainment & Education Newsletter & At Home Entertainment Magazine, focused on sharing fun, calming, and educational distractions of things that we create and … [Read more...]
An EPIC Journey of Dublin’s History and Art
If you would know Ireland, you must read its poems and stories.W.B. Yeats The stories that Dublin shares of its past are part of what makes this city so rich in history and art, and help to shape its future. Read on below as Jacqueline Swartz continues her adventures in Ireland, exploring the stories of history and art in Dublin. Then it was on to Dublin. I had been … [Read more...]
