Spanish Traditions: Siestas, Sobremesas, Las Meriendas, El Paseo, and Late Dinners!

Let's discover the daily traditions here in Spain! We’re going to learn about afternoon siestas, long chats at the table called sobremesa, afternoon snacks called las meriendas, and late dinners.

How Food Connects us to Culture

Diving into foods commonly found in Spain, I reflect on how they are made, where they come from, how they are served and the important role that this plays in the Spanish culture.

A Week With Me In Australia!

Follow along as I take you through my week, from spotting some cool birds to exploring the city and everything in between. 

Achu, Cameroon's striking yellow soup!

Let's travel (via our tastebuds) to the northwest region of Cameroon to learn about Achu soup, the most unique dish I've ever tasted! 

Ourense's Thermal Baths

In this Field Note, you will learn about one of my favorite parts of Ourense: the thermal baths!

Architecture in Luxembourg

Come with me to learn more about the beautiful and fascinating architecture of Luxembourg City, and what it can teach us about the city's history!

Kakunodate & Iaido

This week, we took a bus trip to a local samurai village called Kakonodate. We dove into the history of the town, and learned a little more about Iaido and samurai culture in Japan!

Peanut Candy and Cantonese Congee

This week I highlight a popular local breakfast food: Cantonese congee. I also introduce you to one snack that many visitors will buy and bring back home to share a taste from Kinmen.

A Culture of Compartir

I have experienced many Colombian traditions and holidays, but the rituals and practices making up every day life have impacted me the most. Let's learn about the culture of generosity in Colombia.

All About Ají

In this article, I discuss the ají plant and its importance to Colombia. There is so much to learn about this plant and how it manages to deliver the yummiest peppers in the region!

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