Exploring Seoul’s Subway System

Seoul’s subway combines efficiency, culture, and convenience. This article features T-money cards, clean stations, and an honor system, all reflecting Korea's values of trust and respect.

A Week in Lesotho!

This past week, I visited a village in the lowlands to help train new volunteers for the Peace Corps! I live in the highlands, at about 7,200 feet of elevation, but this place was much lower.

Lighting up the Skies: My E.D.M. Festival Adventure!

Hi, everyone! Let’s learn about how Spain’s amazing devotion to community created my E.D.M. festival experience in Zaragoza.

Let's speak like Ecuadorians!

Learning Spanish in a classroom is one thing, but living in a Spanish-speaking country is another. One of the fun things about speaking Spanish in Ecuador is learning all of the slang and dichos!

Taxi Rides around Dakar

On the streets of Dakar, you will find colorful busses and taxis that go everywhere in the city! Here, you will learn what makes Dakar taxis special and find out a bit about money in Senegal. 

Spanish Food Fiesta: Tasting the Best of Madrid

Join me as we explore popular Spanish foods in Madrid! From tapas and paella to sweet churros, this field note gives a peek into what makes Spain's tasty traditions unique.

Why did I choose Germany?

Today I’m writing a bit about my background and education, how my life experiences inspired me to move to Germany, and my initial reactions to living and starting school in a new city.

 

Paths to Empathy

A core lesson in our Exploring Peace journey is to build empathy and learn from not only our own history, but also that of other countries. By traveling, we can do both – which is why I'm in Serbia!

The Estonian Sauna Experience -- In Tartu, Estonia!

This week, I traveled to Tartu, the 2024 Culture Capital of Europe! In Tartu, I got to participate in a popular Estonian tradition: going to the sauna!

Let's Go!

In this field note, we will explore the different ways that people get around in Cali, Colombia.

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