Budapest's Jewel on the Danube River

"The building itself shines like a jewel." 12/17/18 Budapest's Golden Assembly Standing on the banks of the Danube River, the Hungarian Parliament Building is a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. Commissioned in 1880, it took over 1,000 people and 24 years to build. Aside from being home to Hungary's National Assembly, the building also houses the nation's crown, worn by 50 rulers, dating back to the 12th century. This Great Big Story was made possible by the Hungarian Tourism Agency.  The Snowshoe Storyteller The unsung heroes of the footwear world? Both a tool and a beautiful work of craftsmanship, traditional snowshoes are what's made human habitation across the winter hinterlands possible. Over the years, Bill Mackowski has collected over 200 pairs of snowshoes and the incredible stories and history that go with them.  The Border Restaurant That Makes Asylum Seekers Feel at Home The Mexican border town of Tijuana is home to thousands of Haitians. Most are asylum-seekers, stuck in administrative limbo as they await potential entry to the United States. To help them feel more at-home, Fausta Rosalía—owner of a popular lunch spot—decided to switch up her traditional offerings of tacos and quesadillas to better serve the city's new residents.  View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list