Hi! I’m Kat from North Carolina. I moved to Peru, now live with a host family of 15, learn Spanish daily, try wild foods, and laugh through aventuras locas. Excited to share it all!
In this post, I discuss some of the dishes I've tried. Food is a big part of Jordanian culture, and it's been an amazing way of not only learning about it but also being a part of it.
Las Fallas is a Valencian festival where communities create large artistic sculptures and burn them to welcome spring, celebrate creativity and honor tradition.
Take a look at Mexico’s passionate fútbol (soccer) tradition and my experience trying out as a volunteer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that will be partially hosted in Mexico City during my stay abroad.
16 year old Maral, a high school junior in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, shares how she balances school, housework, and hobbies. She offers a glimpse into the everyday life of a teenager in the capital.
In the Philippines, there are non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that support local communities. I am a member of an NGO called Aklan Trekkers. Learn more about how they help!
