In this Field Note, I will share my experience at one of the most anticipated and beloved traditions in Cali: the Petronio Alvarez Pacific Music Festival.
The Claddagh ring, also known as the Irish ring, has become a symbol of Irish identity. During a recent trip to Galway, I learned all about this tradition in the place where it began!
We've learned a bit about the bay in Chetumal, so now it's time to check out another awesome ecosystem of México... the jungle! Temples, jaguars and swinging vines await us in Palenque, Chiapas.
Galway is a beautiful coastal town in western Ireland about four hours (by bus) away from my university in Dublin. Let's see what's happening on the other side of the island!
School in Spain and school in the U.S. have some similarities, but not everything is the same. In this journal I highlight some of what I've noticed in my month teaching English.
Believe it or not, the national animal of Scotland is the unicorn! Read on to learn more about the origins of this magical creature and catch a glimpse of me sticking my head in an enchanted river.
Fuerteventura, my home for nine months, is a desert island. While some parts of island life--like the near-constant sun and the warm weather--are wonderful, other parts can be difficult.
