Dear Kids,

Happy New Year! Are you making any New Year’s resolutions? I usually make a list of things I want to do better, or learn how to do. But I also like to make a list of places I’d like to visit one day. There are so many wonderful, extraordinary places in the world, and I want to see them all!

This month, I met two best friends who help people visit the places they have always dreamed of visiting. They are travel agents. It sounds like a pretty cool career to me!

Even if you can’t travel anywhere right now, there are other ways to feel as though you are traveling. Reading is one of my favorite escapes! I can read a great book and wind up just about anywhere! I also like to try new recipes that have a hint of another country. Check out the Kidsville Kitchen section for some new recipes that will put you in Asia or Italy.

I hope you have a great winter and get the new year off to a good start! Keep reading Kidsville News, and visit us online for fun and games at www.kidsvillenews.com. Your friend, Truman