With most people flocking to Australia's coastline to bask on beautiful beaches and enjoy a modern urban lifestyle, it may seem …
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Discovering the Rich African History of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Not Gone with the Wind
At first glance, South Carolina's Lowcountry conjures images of white-washed walls, rocking chairs, and the opulence of Scarlett …
Wall Street – the Murals of Islington Village
Take a walk through time as you enjoy the murals of Islington Village, depicting the history of this area of Toronto that was once …
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Becoming a Proud Ukrainian as a Child of Immigrants to Canada – Part 9 of My Ukrainian Heritage
Previous 'My Ukrainian Heritage' Diary Entries Catch up on previous diary entries from ’My Ukrainian Heritage': Part 9 …
My Mom’s Choice: Slave Labour on a Kolkhozes and Leaving Ukraine all on her Own – Part 8 of My Ukrainian Heritage
Facing the choice of slave labour on a kolkhozes and leaving Ukraine all on her own, Laryssa's mom began her life as a Ukrainian …
A Moab Hike through Geological Time to Corona Arch
Don't have a reservation for a visit to Arches National Parks in Moab, Utah? Not to worry there are so many other incredible hikes …
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My Mom’s Childhood Ended with the Occupation of Ukraine – Part 7 of My Ukrainian Heritage
Previous 'My Ukrainian Heritage' Diary Entries Catch up on previous diary entries from ’My Ukrainian Heritage': Part 7 …
Loss of Family. Leaving Ukraine for Survival – Part 5 of My Ukrainian Heritage
Can you imagine having to leave your family and your country for their survival and yours? That the decision Mikhail had to make. …
Conscripted! Siberian Worker’s Army to World War II Soldier – Part 4 of My Ukrainian Heritage
From one army / nightmare into another. Join Mikhail's story where we last left off, with his forced conscription into the …
Hiding in Plain Sight from the Dekulakization in Valuyki – Part 3 of My Ukrainian Heritage
In part 3 of 'My Ukrainian Heritage', Laryssa shares how her father nearly evades capture during dekulakization in Russia by …