Danes vs. Americans: What's Different?

On the surface, Danish people and American people seem very similar! However, Danish people have some very unique ideas about life that are special to Denmark.

Meet a Bat Named Sean!

Six wild bats live at the research lab where I work. They're being used to study something called echolocation. Read on to learn more!

Early to Rise

In many German towns, you have two options for kinds of bakeries: locally owned or chain managed. So on Friday this past week, I went to both.

Trying Live Octopus!

In Gwangjang Market, I ate raw octopus, San-nakji. It was so freshly cut that the tentacles were still moving!

Pfefferkuchen-Soße: a tradition from Schlesien

Wars repeatedly create refugees who often have to leave everything behind. This field note is about one such tradition a family of refugees brought and passed on to their children.

I Made It To Morocco!

Hello everyone! I just made it to Morocco! I am excited for you to join me in my first week here!

A week in the life of an LA Student in London

So far in London, I've tried a full English Breakfast, Fish and Chips and Shepherd's Pie. I've also now seen much of the city and taken in some world class art. And like a Londoner, I use the Tube!

Adapting to Bangalore, and learning to use less water

A big difference I have learned about living in Bangalore is how to save water! Read more below.

Birthdays in Spain

Birthdays in Spain are celebrated VERY differently from birthdays in the United States. I was surprised to learn about these differences! 

Different Cultural Perspectives in Spain-- Colonialism

There are two sides to every story--even the stories in our history textbooks! 

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