Comida en Mérida! (Food in Mérida!)

The mouth-watering food in the Yucatecán (the state where Mérida is located) come from a delicious and interesting mezcla (mixture) of Mayan, Mexican, and European flavors!

Mushroom Picking in Poland

Have you ever hunted in the woods for mushrooms? In Poland, that is one of the most common fall activities, with families as well as young and elderly people heading to the woods each weekend.

Cultural Integration: Adapting, Learning, and Having Fun!

Moving to a new place that has different cultural traditions, food, and languages is so exciting, yet can also be very tough. However, culturally integrating can make this process a lot smoother.

Weekend in Prague

This weekend, I was lucky enough to be invited to a conference in Prague, Czechia. This medieval city is full of old buildings, cobblestone streets and incredible history.

Traditions That Will Make Your Head Spin

Lights flicker, sweet smells fill the air, noises and music invite you to look this way and that, prizes hang from string, people spin quickly up, down and around. Of course! We are going to the...

This Week in Cali

Here's a little bit about this past week in Cali, Colombia! I attended a festival, saw a new animal for the first time, went on an intense hike and made one major change in my life here!

Integrating into the Community

Galician people are friendly and welcoming, which has helped me transition smoothly to life in Ourense. My goal is to meet as many people as possible in order to feel like a member of the community.

Exploring Iquitos

This past weekend I got to go to the Amazon Jungle! While there, I saw some of the coolest animals in the world. 

Traditions in Northeastern China

Each part of the very large country of China has its own customs and traditions that make it unique. I live in the northeastern part of China, where people have to manage living with the cold!

Comida Ourensana

Here I will discuss some of the foods that are native to the province of Ourense within Galicia. Although some  are found throughout Galicia, there are some that can only be found in certain areas.

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