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National Birds, Part Two
Posted by Jennifer Polat on
Welcome to part two! Where there are so many birds, but so little time! Embark on a journey with us as we discover the beautiful and ethereal birds around the world. From proud peacocks to terrific toucans, magnificent magpies, and many more. Read on for a curation of some of the most interesting facts about these national birds from countries all around the world. What are you waiting for? Learning, creativity, and adventure await! Australia Emu The gigantic emu is the national bird of Australia. The emu is the second largest living bird, next to its relative, the ostrich. Emus...
National Birds, Part One
Posted by Jennifer Polat on
So many birds, so little time! Embark on a journey with us as we discover the beautiful and ethereal birds around the world. From proud peacocks to terrific toucans, magnificent magpies, and many more. Read on for a curation of some of the most interesting facts about these national birds from countries all around the world. What are you waiting for? Learning, creativity, and adventure await! Estonia Barn Swallow The barn swallow is the national bird of Estonia. This bird has a beautiful blue-black coat, impressively long forked tail feathers, and an off-white underbelly that is accentuated with a blue-black...
Traveling with Kids: Canada!
Posted by Jennifer Polat on
Canada is a beautiful place filled with interesting people, sights, culture, and more. We explore many of these characteristics in the Mir Wonder Canada sticker activity set. So if your curiosity is sparked (and you’ve never been before), here are our top recommendations of things to do and see in Canada when traveling with your little ones. Canada Journey to Niagra Falls and watch the gargantuan falls in all of their wonder. And beyond the falls, there are many fun things for families to do onsite. From hiking to golf to theatre and so much more! (Located in Toronto) Visit...
Transports Around the World
Posted by Jennifer Polat on
All aboard! Embark on a journey in discovering the many captivating types of transports around the world. From tuk-tuks to gondolas, house boats, hot air balloons, and many more. Read on for a curation of the most interesting facts about some of our favorite modes of transportation and travel that make each country unique! What are you waiting for? Learning, creativity, and adventure await! Coco Taxi Beep beep! The coco taxi is like a rickshaw, but automated! This yellow taxi is seen predominantly in Cuba with this mode of travel beginning in Havana in the late 1990’s. The coco taxi...
Traveling with Kids: Turkey!
Posted by Jennifer Polat on
Turkey is a beautiful place filled with interesting people, sights, culture, and more. We explore many of these characteristics in the Mir Wonder Turkey sticker activity set. So if your curiosity is sparked (and you’ve never been before), here are our top recommendations of things to do and see in Turkey when traveling with your little ones. Visit the Istanbul Toy Museum. Learn about the history of toys and other cultures. This museum is truly fun for the whole family! (Located in Göztepe, Istanbul) Explore Miniaturk. Miniaturk is an interactive exploration of over 100 scaled down models of the...