The history of carnival... we could be here all day! Carnival is basically cultural tradition. Ask people why they do they things they do...

The next stop on our trip is Troyes (read: twaaah, like the French 'trois' for 'three'). Troyes is a small (pop: ~60000), charming city...

Day 1: Wiesbaden to Luxembourg ...and we're off! Today begins the MiniWurm's big roadtrip adventure to France, in search of some Sun on...

[Part 1: Introduction] Before diving into the incredibly confusing origins of carnival, I thought it was best to try come up with a...

Carnival. Karneval? Fastnacht. or is it Fasching? maybe Mardi Gras? Hmm... You've probably heard of the celebration. You may even know it...

On the island of Djurgården, home to many of Stockholm's most famous attractions: Skansen, the Vasa, Cirkus, there's one place that's a...

On a warm, Summer's day in the sun, you might long for cooling a swim somewhere nearby. But should you cool off in a swimming pool or in...

It’s a fairly typical day in Stonehaven, located on the corner of northeastern Scotland just a few miles away from Aberdeen, Scotland’s...

Collaboration. Celebration. Community. These are the values espoused by the Jersey Market's website. And I felt it as I wriggled through...

If you happen to be travelling around in the more suburban districts of Stockholm, you might spot a tower, emblazoned with the words...

Picture this: It's a warm day in the Sine Saloum Delta. You've been hiking and boating through the mangrove forests and islands all...

Stockholm's a pretty place. If you've ever been there, you've probably noticed that there's a lot of water and bridges everywhere -...

Luxembourg cheese fondue is amazing! A melty (and yellow!) pot of cheese to oneself, or to share, with an assortment of different things...

The word 'Tiffin' originates with the British in southern India. During the 18th and 19th centuries, British people who found themselves...