Star Wars is arguably the biggest film franchise on the planet, and that eternal love affair with audiences is about to get another spark in 2015 with the release of the highly anticipated Episode VII – The Force Awakens. Here we look at some of the earth locations that stand in for that galaxy far, far away...

Do you love to share history and culture with your kids through stories? Me, too (in fact, that's the way I love to learn!). We love to read about different cultures, people, times, events - these small things, put together, bring the world alive to us.

The Maker Faire New York is a striking place where people go to see amazing creations that inventors thought of and made by themselves. Held at a science museum in New York City, it is located in a big, flat field that is partially grass but also stone and pavement. Most of all the exhibits are under tents, in case it rains.

November 23, 2014. Some great auroras and stars, over Andøy, northern Norway. It's  nice, these days and nights up here...

Florida Culture for the Week of November 24 By Josh Garrick

Now through Dec 28 – A Christmas Story at Orlando Rep

Whether you're an old hand at visiting France, preparing for your first trip there, or just really LOVE French cuisine, I've got the book for you. The Farm to Table French Phrasebook: Master the Culture, Language, and Savoir Faire of French Cuisine, written by French native Victoria Mas, is a much-needed addition to the various ways of learning about French culture.

One of the best things you can do for your kids is to raise them as global citizens. And the easiest way you can do that? Well, travel with them - as much as you can, as far as you can. Because they will be exposed to many different people, lifestyles, cultures, and landscapes, they will be interested in - and care about - the world around them.

It’s long been a dream of our daughter’s to visit (ok, live) in Paris.

As an educator, I feel strongly that we need to take advantage of all resources to continue our quest for lifelong learning. From e-learning and all the various forms of online education to new technologies to old-fashioned talking with people, the more we learn, the better off we are.