BrownGirlsFly

We encountered striking images of mothers comfortably nursing their children in situations that we might otherwise find controversial. What cultural dynamics make global perceptions of breastfeeding so different?

You’d be surprised how the plastic bottles we take for granted have been used around the world in some of the most innovative ways …

Travel is about cultivating the spirit of cultural curiosity for another locale. My latest cultural affection? Korean soap operas! See why …

Mark Twain was right. “Travel IS fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” My experience in Munich reminded me of this truth.

Cute books exposing young children to cultures and languages through food and culinary customs.

It’s pretty exciting for us to see Michelle Obama showing her daughters the world. Last year they vacationed in southern Spain and this year a good will trip to Africa! What an amazing way to grow up!

It’s Mother’s Day here in the US.  While many might argue that it’s an artificial holiday created by greeting card companies, there is something special about setting aside the time to reflect on your life, the role your mother has played in it, and the chance to thank her for all the love and sacrifice [...]

A friend stopped by for lunch today and during our excited ponderings, we discussed some of my craziest travel adventures, including my encounter with the ticket-stealing Grandma on an Italian cross-country train. After he left, I began to reflect on the complexities of trust and relationship building when you’re on the road. Have your own culutral pespectives on safety and relational norms affected the way you interact with others while you’re traveling? Here are some tips, gleamed from my own experiences on the road, for how to achieve this balancing act.