• Tiramisu

    4 Italian Desserts to Try — Plus My Favorite Tiramisu Recipe

    When you think of Italian food, pizza and pasta probably come to mind first. But Italy has another delicious claim to fame: dessert! From creamy, coffee-infused treats to light pastries and gelato, Italian desserts are often simple, elegant, and simply…

  • Tower of Pisa, Italy

    Ciao from Italy!

    When I think about Italy, I think of sunshine, beautiful old buildings, delicious food, vineyards, and lemons. Ventimiglia – Italy During my 2022 Europe vacation, I only spent one day in Italy, in the small town of Ventimiglia  near the…

  • discover places

    My connection to Java

    Java: Connecting Me to My Family’s Story When people ask me why I’m so passionate about learning about different cultures, the answer is that I’m multicultural and my connection to Java is strong. Although I grew up in Suriname, my…

  • discover Indonesia from home

    Discover Indonesia from Home

    Indonesia is a fascinating country with more than 17,000 islands, hundreds of languages, incredible wildlife, and a culture rich in traditions. Discover Indonesia from home, it is the first destination in the MulticultiChica Mail Club—and for me, the choice was…