I live and take classes in the community surrounding Khon Kaen University, or KKU. The campus is so large that many restaurants and businesses surround it. This makes meeting new friends easy.
At my workplace (and in Jordanian life), birthdays are a big deal. For each birthday, we give a birthday present, sing "Happy Birthday" and eat cake together.
Jordan is a tribal society, meaning that there are huge families under one family name with a family leader. The people in the family may not live close together, but tribal traditions still continue.
Egypt is in North Africa. I visited there while on my fall break from classes in Amman. Egypt is famous for ancient pyramids and temples, famous mosques, old Coptic churches and bustling markets.
Last week I traveled to Dubai in the United Arab Emirites (UAE). My friend from Minnesota was on a work trip there, so she invited me to stay in her huge apartment with bedrooms and five bathrooms!
Food in Finland reflects the culture and many years of creative use of available food through war and famine, as well as foods that warm and energize you like roasted sausage, soup and coffee.
Located approximately two hours west of La Paz by bus, sitting at an altitude of 3,850 meters (12,631 feet), Tiwanaku is a spectacular city of ancient ruins.
With its incredibly diverse indigenous populations, Bolivia is a country full of vibrant cultural traditions. This week, we got to experience the exciting cultural dance tradition of Festive Tinku.
My first experience with transportation in Accra was a scary one. I had no real knowledge of how to get around with all of the heavy traffic. Over time, I've begun to relax and explore the city.
