Cuddlies from Down Under

Eva here. The other day we were driving to our Servas host’s house in Brisbane when we saw the sign for the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. We decided that we had to go, so the next day we loaded ourselves into the car and drove off in search of the sanctuary.

Lantern Making 101

Eva here. Today my mom and I took another Backstreet Academy course, a lantern making class in Hoi An. Hoi An is full of lanterns that are unique to the area.

The Crazy House (No, it’s Not our House)

Eva here. Have you ever been in a house that is like a jungle? Well I have and it was amazing.

Momo Making in Kathmandu

With our hosts, Dil (left) and Purna (right), in our momo making class

Eva here. On one of our last days in Kathmandu, we went to a Backstreet Academy, momo making lesson. Backstreet Academy is an on-line organization in some Southeast Asian countries that offers courses where local people teach traditional arts.

Sweets and Treats Around the World (Part 2)

Hard at work!

Eva here.

Hi everyone! I know you all have been waiting for the second part of ice cream around the world, so I am writing this.

Way down upon the Seti River

Eva here. Shortly after our trek we left on our next outdoor adventure. We went rafting on the Seti River.

Holy Holi!

Eva here. Have you ever been completely covered in paint? Well, we have because today was Holi, the spring festival of colours or the festival of love.

Traditional Arts of India

Eva finds her prince

Eva here. When we were in Varkala in the south of India we were walking back from the beach one day. Someone was holding out flyers for something called “Kathakali”. Of course mom took the flyer. We took a quick peek inside the cultural centre where the Kathakali performance was going to be held, and we saw the performers finishing up their makeup. We didn’t have time that night to see the performance so we decided to go the next night.

The Cats of Greece

Hi, Eva here. In this blog, I will be writing about an animal we’ve seen a lot of in Greece: cats.

Our Visit to Olympia

Eva here. A little while ago we stayed in Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic games. The Olympic games began as a festival to honour Zeus. Since I am writing this a while after we went, I have a pamphlet that will help me write.