DNA testing, ancestors and cultural identity

December 17, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

During my stay in the United States, I noticed that people were very curious about their ancestors’ origins, especially amongst 2nd and 3rd generation immigrants, and that DNA testing has grown in popularity as a direct consequence of this interest, despite many controversial articles about the exactness of these tests and their impact on people’s […]

Interview time with Naomi

April 26, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Let’s discover about some expats living far from their homelands and how they share their culture(s) with their children.

When Slovak gingerbread and Russian snowflake decorate the Christmas tree abroad

November 20, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

December is coming, and for many of us, it means the approaching of the Christmas season. The Christmas, in most cultures, is a holiday that is strongly associated with the family. No wonder that when living abroad and being far away from your home and family, one might feel homesick or nostalgic. Bringing a piece […]