Carnaval in Ecuador!

A recent and large tradition in many parts of the world, including Ecuador, is the celebration of Carnaval! 

"La Rana" in Salamanca

In Spanish, la rana means frog! Do you want to learn about frogs: where they live, what they eat and how they survive? If you do, come join me!

A Week in My Life (Spelunking!)

This article contains information about my typical week here in Zamora, Ecuador. However, I frequently have the opportunity to travel and last weekend I went cave exploring (aka spelunking)!

Welcome to School in Senegal!

The education system in Senegal has a substantial impact on daily life in my town. I hope this blog gives you a glimpse into some of the challenges one might face in gaining an education here. 

Creating Community Through Public Green Spaces in Bonn

I explored how Bonn meets community needs through public parks, focusing on national planning programs that created shared green spaces connecting people to their city.

Carnival - the most important tradition of Cajamarca!

Once a year for a week, the city of Cajamarca gets covered in color and traditions in the Carnival festival!

A Warm Mountain Meal after a Cold Hike

After a long snowy hike, I enjoyed a warm plate of choucroute and pear pie, discovering how cold mountains make warm food taste even better.

Peruvian Chocho in Huaraz

This post talks about the Peruvian dish called chocho, with some information on its preparation and history.

The Vicuña

The vicuña is an animal native to the Peruvian Andes. This post discusses some features of the animal and how it lives in its natural environment.

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