When considering travel abroad, most of us would think of the sights we’ll see, the people we’ll meet, the fumbling around in the local language to communicate. Another big motivator of travel is the food – but for vegetarian and… Read More
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The Best European Comfort Dishes to Keep You Warm in Winter
During the long and cold winter, many of us like to try to keep warm around the fire and chase away the doldrums with a little comfort food. What is comfort food? Simply put, it is a dish that warms… Read More
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Holiday Treats Around the World
Happy holidays from all of us here at AESU! The holiday season is a time for festiveness and relaxation with friends and family. Throughout the world, people have celebrated the coming of Christmas and the New Year by creating and… Read More
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Italian Traditions: The Feast of the Seven Fishes
While Europe generally has some of the best and most festive celebrations of Christmas, the holiday season takes on even greater importance in Italy. This is mainly due to its position as the home of the Catholic Church and the… Read More
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The Best Christmas Markets in Europe
The holiday season is one of the best times of the year to visit Europe because there is nothing quite like a European Christmas. From the largest cities to the smallest towns, spending the holiday season anywhere here can feel… Read More
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Variations of Santa Claus and St. Nicholas Around the World
While the red-robed figure of Santa Claus seems to be everywhere during the Christmas season, he is far from the only person giving gifts to good children around the world. The American depiction of Santa Claus, which has been fairly… Read More
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The Legend of Krampus
The story of “Jolly Old Saint Nick” and his workshop on the North Pole has become ubiquitous all around the world. Even in some countries where Christianity is not widely practiced, Christmas is still celebrated. We all know that Santa… Read More
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As We Prepare for Thanksgiving, What Are Some Other Fall Holidays Being Celebrated Globally?
While the Thanksgiving holiday in the Americas has its roots in celebrations that were held by the first European colonists to the new world, the modern holiday was established fairly recently in history. Proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln during the height… Read More
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New in 2022 – South Africa Explorer
The call of the wild has drawn adventurers to the grasslands of South Africa for centuries. Many writers have written classic tales of safari through the years, and the animals encountered on the safari are mainstays of nature programming, children’s… Read More
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How to Support Local Communities While Traveling
As we gear up to restart traveling and tourism throughout the world, many travelers are starting to examine their relationships with the communities that host them. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to support these communities while traveling – in… Read More