The Moroccan Traditional Couscous!

Here I will talk about the Moroccan tradition of eating couscous on Fridays. While it is a simple dish that people eat, it has interesting cultural elements that show what Moroccans value.

Spirit of Happiness

When my classmates and I arrived in Khon Kaen, we experienced an interesting ceremony that is done for someone who is traveling called Spirit of Happiness.

Integrating Into the Ghanaian Community

This week, Nailah and I have been working hard on integrating into the Ghanaian community in Accra by becoming more socially active and finding ways to meet new people. Come take a look and see!

Snacks, Desserts and Traditional Meals

Come check out some of the delicious dishes I have had the privilege to taste during my time in Thailand!

More About Suzhou

Suzhou is known for its beautiful canals, which people travel down by boat. Besides exploring the canals, I celebrated my friends birthday and practiced speaking Chinese here, too!

Living amongst the Tsumba Peoples

Words cannot explain how challenging yet rewarding living amongst the Tsumba peoples was. My time in Tsum Valley introduced me to a new way of life, culture and tradition. 

Some traditions in Senegal

In this Field Note, I go for a walk with a few thousand friends and attend a naming ceremony.

Traveling to Mbour

I'm back in the US for some conferences right now, but in this Logbook you can read about an amazing trip I took to a seashell-covered island and a town where I met a giant!

Trash Talk

Montpellier has a community need for proper trash disposal and cleanup. There are not many places to dispose of trash properly on the street and in the homes of French people. 

Living in Tsum Valley

Hidden in the snow-covered mountain range of the Himalayas lies Tsum Valley, a small settlement of villages where thousands of Tsumbas reside. I was fortunate enough to live amongst this community. 

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