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Celebrating Special Education Day: Raising A Son With Autism
Every child deserves access to equal education and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. In the United States alone, over 3...
Alex Gerlach
Dec 2, 20214 min read


A Pedacito Of My Family And The Occupation Of Norway During WWII
Every family has a story. Rather, it's many stories and experiences that become the roadmap of every moment up until, well, you. Today, I...
Alex Gerlach
Nov 29, 20214 min read


Sustainable Tourism: Can Travel Be Eco-Friendly?
The tourism and travel industry has a lot more impact than some people may realize. When thinking about the industries of tomorrow, you...
Alex Gerlach
Oct 25, 20214 min read


Following The Storm: The Devastation Of Hurricane Ida
On August 26th, Hurricane Ida slammed the coast of Louisiana, destroying homes and leaving millions without power for weeks. But its path...
Alex Gerlach
Sep 17, 20213 min read


The Best Gifts To Bring Home From Vacation
Visiting new places is exciting, and sometimes you want to share that with your closest friends and loved ones. I always bring home gifts...
Kay Davis
Sep 9, 20213 min read


Why Wildlife Conservation And Protection Is So Important
When we think about endangered species and wildlife conservation, we often imagine elephants, rhinoceroses, or other animals we often...
Alex Gerlach
Sep 4, 20213 min read


A Pedacito Of Storming Omaha Beach
“I arrived at the train station. It’s 4 O’clock. It’s starting to get dark. I’m getting a little tired, but still energetic and so...
Alex Gerlach
Aug 26, 20214 min read


What’s All The Buzz About? National Honey Bee Awareness Day
Happy National Honey Bee Awareness Day! At Pedacitos Blog, we understand the important role that the environment and wildlife play in our...
Alex Gerlach
Aug 20, 20214 min read


Conquering COVID: Happy Immunization Awareness Month
Over a year into the pandemic, people all over the world are still threatened by the COVID-19 virus. Luckily, modern medicine has given...
Alex Gerlach
Aug 10, 20214 min read


World Indigenous Peoples Day: Celebrating Their Culture And Protecting Their Rights
On December 23, 1994, the United Nations General Assembly gathered and decided that August 9 will be International Day of the World’s...
Alex Gerlach
Aug 9, 20213 min read


A Traveler's Guide To International Drugs And Alcohol
There are a lot of different factors we consider when traveling internationally: what we need to pack, have an up-to-date passport,...
Alex Gerlach
Aug 5, 20213 min read


Everything You Need to Know About Traveling On A Budget
Traveling to a new place shouldn't cost you a fortune – and it doesn't have to! Many people avoid travel because they think they can't...
Alex Gerlach
Jul 21, 20214 min read


Happy National Ice Cream Month
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This month is National Ice Cream Month, which is the only excuse we need to indulge in...
Alex Gerlach
Jul 20, 20214 min read


Protecting Our Coasts: Clean Beaches Week 2021
It's Clean Beaches Week! Every year from July 1st to 7th, the United States nationally recognizes this week to encourage the protection...
Emmy Ciabattoni
Jul 6, 20212 min read


A Pedacito Of An Evening In Cape May, New Jersey
One of my goals after returning from my study abroad trip was to spend some time traveling within the U.S. before jumping on a plane and...
Alex Gerlach
Jul 4, 20214 min read


Celebrating National Doctor's Day 2021
Today is National Doctor’s Day! From the Pedacitos community, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for the healthcare professionals...
Melissa Lipari
Jul 1, 20212 min read


A Pedacito Of The Issue of Stray Cats Around the World
Travel has this amazing ability to show us not only how different the world is, but also how similar. Throughout my own experiences...
Alex Gerlach
Jun 29, 20214 min read


Adopt-Don't-Shop: Happy National Adopt a Cat Month
Happy National Adopt a Cat Month! June is kitten season, which means shelters are overflowing with cats who need homes. To raise...
Melissa Lipari
Jun 27, 20213 min read


A Pedacito of Gay Asbury Park
As we continue our Pride Month celebrations, we want to bring attention to significant aspects and histories of the LGBTQ+ community....
Melissa Lipari
Jun 24, 20214 min read


A Pedacito Of Cape May County Zoo
Just beyond the entrance to the Cape May County Zoo and hidden from sight, the calls of peacocks fill the air. The smell of straw and...
Alex Gerlach
Jun 18, 20214 min read
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