Cultural Holidays
At A Bus On A Dusty Road, we strongly believe that immersing ourselves in the cultural holidays and celebrations of countries worldwide is an exceptional avenue for learning about the world. Embracing the role of a global citizen, we embrace this enriching way of life.
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Embracing Thanksgiving: A Family Tradition
Gathered around bountiful tables adorned with autumn’s harvest, the last Thursday in November observes a tradition deeply woven into the American cultural fabric. Thanksgiving Day, an amalgam of history, gratitude, and communal feasting, traces its lineage to the crisp fall of 1621 when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe celebrated the fruits of a successful…
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Unveiling Papua New Guinea: A Traveler’s Edition
Imagine a place, remote and rugged, a beacon of vibrant culture and unrivaled natural beauty nestled in the Pacific Ocean – that’s Papua New Guinea for you. Belonging to the Australasian continent, it offers an exciting blend of modernity and tradition, lying north of Australia and east of Indonesia. In the following text, we delve…
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Exploring Ukraine: A Gem in Which Continent?
Old meets new, and East meets West in the intriguing land of Ukraine, a vibrant country that proudly stands on the European stage. Encompassed by diverse landscapes and climates, ranging from the Black Sea’s warm blue waters to the Carpathian Mountains’ snow-dusted peaks, Ukraine’s geographical locale promises a journey of beauty and discovery. Beyond its…
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Does India Celebrate The Lunar New Year?
The Chinese New Lunar Year is a significant holiday in Asia. Many places around Asia will be closed for the Lunar New year holidays. India celebrates its Lunar New Year celebrations based on its own lunar new year calendar: these Lunar New Year celebrations are not the same as the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations,…
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New Year Resolutions, The 1% Rule & The British Cycling Team
As the New Year comes around, many of us start to think about our New Year’s Resolutions. At the beginning of the year, we may be excited about the New Year and the changes we will make, but soon we may feel overwhelmed and quit. For a long time, the British cycling team was the…
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Thoughts On New Year Resolutions, 7 Reasons They Are Important
When a year ends, and another begins, many people, including me, will sit down and reflect on the past year and then look at what direction they hope their life will go for the new year. New year resolutions are essential as they help us give direction in our life; they allow us to focus…
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70 Unique New Year’s Resolutions To Become A Better Person
New Year’s Resolutions are fun to make. We have put together some of our favorite ideas. With our 70 unique New Year resolutions, we have divided the resolutions into seven main areas for our lives and given ten suggestions for each area. We like the idea of having 70 categories as we look at more…
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New Year Resolutions You Can Stick With Throughout The Year
When the New Year rolls around, many of us will start to make goals that we hope to stick with throughout the year. But as with many goals, many of us start the goals we may not stick with and finish them soon after. The best way to make sure you stick with your New…
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Why Is It So Hard To Fulfill New Year Resolutions? 8 Reasons Why
Many people, like me, start the New Year full of hope with New Year’s resolutions. But by the time the end of January has come long, I have already forgotten those New Year’s Resolutions. There are many reasons why we may not accomplish our new year resolutions -everything from not setting the right goals to…
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