Electric Waterfalls

I visited a waterfall on the way home from a long day of interviews with fishermen. Check it out! Spoiler alert: I saw monkeys but was too scared to stay and take pictures of them!

Time for a change

While I haven't really left Seoul, things are changing here. It is getting closer and closer to winter. The temperature is dropping at night. The leaves are changing. But what else has changed?

Like manners, but more

Learning a new language is difficult. You need to make sure you're following all the grammatical rules. But what about the social rules? In Korea, using proper titles is extremely important. 

Khai Mot Daeng: Out of My Comfort Zone

I've always been a picky eater, but being abroad has challenged me to try new things and step out of my comfort zone. Trying local cuisine when you travel is a great way to experience the culture.

Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico City)

The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. Mexico City is just a two-hour drive from Puebla! Did you know that Mexico City is built on a lake, so it is constantly sinking?

The Tradition of Chinese Painting

Painted murals often decorate the walls and buildings of Beijing. I was curious about these pieces of artwork. I learned that painting is an important tradition in China. 

Traditional Ghanaian Cuisine!

Although I've traveled to Ghana before, there are traditional Ghanaian dishes I haven't tried yet. And did you know that jollof rice is made differently depending on the region it's from?

En Route, Traveling in Montpellier!

In Montpellier, popular modes of transportation include taking the tram, biking, walking, traveling by bus and going by car. The city is small, and public transportation is really easy to navigate! 

All About Helen

Hi! My name is Helen, and I have just started my water quality work here in Trinidad. I am getting settled in and making friends while adjusting to the new area.  

Mai's Expedition to Madagascar

Hi, I'm Mai! I hope you'll join my expedition to Madagascar, where I'll be collecting leeches in a "Lost Forest" and using them to learn more about the unique animals that live there. Let's go!

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