Food is arguably one of the most important parts of culture (at least to me!). I'll admit, I don't like all Russian food, but let me share with you some of my favorites!
When you think of Japanese food, what dish appears in your mind? Sushi, takoyaki (octopus) and onigiri (rice ball) are all great, but nothing beats a hot bowl of ramen on a cold night.
What is a community? I see a community as a network of people, all connected to one another. Let's see how I managed to form a new community from scratch during my time in Tokyo!
The limited living space that many Parisians have has some surprising effects on how they live. This was very noticeable comparing how Parisians and Americans adapted to the pandemic.
The way people get around Singapore is like in other big cities around the world where they drive cars, ride motorcycles and bikes, and take public transportation to get from one point to another.
There are endless differences between life as I was used to and Vietnam, from the language barrier to the culture. Vietnam was a very welcoming country where each person was willing to help us adjust.
During my time in the Mekong River Delta, I visited cafes and restaurants across town. I loved trying everything from Vietnamese iced coffee to their famous dish, Pho.