In Norse mythology, Valkyries are powerful female warriors. It's an apt name for the HMS Oardacious Valkyries, an all-female Royal Navy team poised to row across an entire ocean! Let's meet them.
The month-long holiday of Ramadan is the most significant cultural tradition in the Arab Islamic world, including in Jordan. This piece will detail some of what I've learned in class about Ramadan.
When encountering a new culture, there are always some differences that may catch you off guard. Today, I’m writing about some of these ‘culture shock’ moments I experienced in Germany.
This week, I bring you along on a tour of the colorful Orthodox Monastery and try beef stomach soup in the Bulgarian mountains! We also get to learn about a Communist spy museum in Albania!
My favorite thing to do in Urbino is to take a walk, but walking on the preserved cobblestone streets does work up an appetite. That’s why I love the Crescia Sfogliata, a delicious flatbread snack.
