Posts by: Valerie Sisco
Soccer Culture
Soccer, or football in Europe, is a serious social and cultural connector. Fans paint their faces in country flag colors, wear uniforms, and take over bars or each other’s homes by the masses. The best
Tweeting for Sweden
You can “like” a Facebook status. You can “retweet” (RT) a Twitter post, because you find it interesting. You “pin” a photo to Pinterest to display your interests. And in Sweden, if you’re lucky, the
Dance Revolution
Whenever fitness is brought up in conversation, it is usually met with great enthusiasm, or people cringe at the idea. Growing up, field hockey was one of my favorites with its focus on skill, teamwork,
A Slice of Home
Amsterdam, Netherlands. With rain hanging over Boston all weekend, it reminded me of the wet weather in my home country. Holland will always have a piece of my heart. What are some of your favorite cities?
Young Ugandan Journalist
Meet Jackee Batanda. The London Times headlined her among “19 women shaping the future of Africa.” She’s an editor for the Global Press Institute, and a research and writing fellow at the African Centre for
Cultural Music Community
Last Sunday afternoon, mom and I embarked on a road trip. We were off to see world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood music festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. Yo-Yo Ma was
Famous Writers on Travel: Part II
American writer and painter, Henry Miller, once said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Miller wrote one famous travel letter Aller Retour New York on his visit to
Celebrating Independence
“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people”- – Pres. Abraham Lincoln “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” –
Climbing Away
A breath of fresh air, the ability to enjoy ‘peace and quiet’ with family and friends, and healthy exercise. These are all perks of hiking. ZAKOPANE, POLAND My fascination with hiking began when I was
The Culture of the Siesta
It happens to all of us. We finish lunch and get ready to return to work. Then it hits you: the post-lunch midday slump. In some cultures, it is completely acceptable to doze off after lunch. Siestas
Becoming a Tourist at Home
By Valerie Sisco, Culture with Travel Food Correspondent and founder of Grace with Silk I’m a big fan of taking walking tours when I travel, but I always agonize over packing comfortable yet stylish shoes for
A Quest for Culinary Traditions
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco of Grace with Silk, and the Culture With Travel Food Correspondent. Food and Family: A Quest for Culinary Traditions Italy’s pizza and pasta, the pastries and chocolate croissants
Breaking the International Coffee Commandments
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco of the blog Grace with Silk, and the Culture With Travel Food Correspondent. I faithfully set my automatic coffeemaker every night so I can wake up to the
Paris: A Moveable Feast of Kindness
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco of the blog Grace with Silk, and our new Culture With Travel Food Correspondent. Artisan cheese and French wine, coffee at a sidewalk cafe, chocolate croissants and fresh-baked
If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco. One of my greatest fears is that my air conditioner will break down in the middle of summer and I’ll be forced to sweat it out in sticky,
Italy: Passionate About Food
Today’s guest post is by Valerie Sisco. If there is such a thing as fast food in Italy, I didn’t run across it on my trip to the land of pizza and pasta. I discovered that
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