Water puppetry is a traditional art form that originated in North Vietnam. The villagers would entertain each other, while standing in the water, bringing to life legends and old tales…Although Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi is probably the most famous one, you can visit water puppet theaters all over Vietnam. Here are a few options.

Tomi and Mimi were surprised to see how many wonderful historical buildings were scattered all over Lodhi Park. These are actually archeological sites dating back all the way to the 1400s… Mimi is looking at the birds she hopes to spot. There are over 50 different kinds of species butterflies and birds in the park.

Luckily for you, Tomi and Mimi found some really good ice cream parlors. So when you everfeel like eating ice cream, you can go straight to the best ice cream in New Delhi.

Tomi and Mimi traveled to Beijing, the capital of China. The best place to see the Giant Pandas there is in the Panda Pavilion in the Beijing Zoo. The Beijing Zoo is very large with lots and lots of interesting and exotic animals, parks, ponds, shops and restaurants. Tomi and Mimi took the East Entrance of the Zoo, so they were right where the Giant Pandas have their home.

Every day Tomi and Mimi look outside from their balcony to see the tuktuks, the cycle rickshaws, the dogs and the people in their colorful clothes. In the morning a pushcart with vegetables stops in front of the house. As well as a fruit cart.

Today they were looking out over the street of their house and they got a lovely surprise. Who do you think came at the door? Who was walking down the street? It was a cow! Yes indeed, and not just one, all day long cows walked on and off trying to get a bite to eat.

Can a Historical Society be a fun place to visit? You bet! Tomi and Mimi went to see the DiMenna Children's Museum inside the New York Historical Society (NYHS) in the UWS of New York City. They couldn't get enough of the activities, galleries, Story Time and objects...

Hmmm Mac'nCheese, gooey and cheesy and delicious. Tomi and Mimi love it, but their mother says it doesn't have any veggies, so it isn't that healthy... Doesn't matter! Tomi and Mimi just add some peas to it. Sneaky little children. Sometimes they add spinach to the...

Make a puppet that looks like you! Today Tomi & Mimi did something really funny! They made felt puppets of themselves. They think it worked out really well and find them strikingly similar to themselves (despite those big eyes...). You can make Tomi and Mimi...

Craft your own Hand Flowers for Mom or Dad Surprise your mom or dad with a beautiful bunch of flowers. You don't need to go to the flower shop or pick flowers from the garden. Just trace your hands, decorate and your flowers are done. It makes a great gift for someone...

Tomi and Mimi sure love a good adventure. This story is about their adventure on an old Dutch trading ship. Look at the masts! Look at the cannons! Come along and find out what it is all about.