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THE CARNIVAL OF ORURO IN BOLIVIA

Carnival of Oruro

The Carnival of Oruro is the most important Carnival in Bolivia. It…

  • Sissi
  • 06/03/2017
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THE CARNIVAL OF TILCARA WITH JESUS

Carnival of Tilcara with Jesus

Carnival is a well-known tradition in most Catholic countries. It’s the celebration…

  • Sissi
  • 01/03/2017
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FIO MIGLIORE: THE GREENER SIDE OF PARAGUAY

Fio Migliore the greener side of Paraguay

Paraguay is definitely not the most eco-friendly or sustainable country I know.…

  • Sissi
  • 27/02/2017
  • 2 Comments
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RECYCLING WHEN CYCLING: 8 DIY IDEAS FOR THE ROAD

RECYCLING WHEN CYCLING 8 DIY IDEAS FOR THE ROAD

If there’s something I absolutely love it’s creating things with my hands…

  • Sissi
  • 21/02/2017
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INDIGENOUS COLOMBIAN CRAFTS IN SALTA

Nacho, life on the streets

I’ve always been intrigued by individuals living from the streets. Artists, buskers, craftsmen,…

  • Sissi
  • 17/02/2017
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Howard Zinn

“What matters is the countless deeds of unknown people who lay the…

  • Sissi
  • 12/02/2017
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THE RISKS OF CYCLING IN BUENOS AIRES

Cycling in Buenos Aires

If there’s one South American city where cycling is a dream, it’s definitely Buenos…

  • Sissi
  • 10/02/2017
  • 4 Comments
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WHAT TO ASK A LONG-DISTANCE CYCLIST?

What to ask a long-distance cyclist

In a previous post called “10 things not to ask a long-distance…

  • Sissi
  • 05/02/2017
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FINNS ON BICYCLES: ANTTI AITTOLA

Antti Aittola ja Suomen lippu Patagoniassa

This is the second part of the blog post series Finns on…

  • Sissi
  • 01/02/2017
  • 1 Comment
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10 TRUTHS ABOUT THE FINNISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

10 truths about the Finnish education system_Picjumbo_Victor Hannacek

The Finnish education system is a surprisingly well-known topic in Latin America.…

  • Sissi
  • 26/01/2017
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I'm Sissi, your guide to cultural understanding through intercultural encounters, transcultural bicycle travel and multicultural parenting. On this website, you'll find useful information and insights on these three themes. I'm especially drawn to how languages and education shape our reality and how bicycles serve as a device for female empowerment and for social and cultural justice.

ENCOUNTERS

Meaningful interactions between people with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. These encounters go beyond surface-level exchange and are fuelled by curiosity, listening and mutual adaptation — whether on the road or in everyday life.

PARENTING

In this context, raising children in a multilingual, multicultural environment, shaped by migration, travel and bikeschooling. It’s supporting identity and roots while exposing children to different realities, with the aim of fostering a multicultural mindset from early on.

CYCLING

Bicycle travel with the intention of learning from cultures. It’s about moving slowly enough to notice how people live, communicate and make sense of the world. In transcultural cycling, the bicycle becomes a means of transport and a bridge between cultures.

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