Venezuelan Refugees

In my spare time, I teach Portuguese at a Venezuelan refugee center. Spanish is the main language spoken in Venezuela. These refugees are learning Portuguese to integrate into Brazilian society.

Açaí in Northern Brazil

A bowl of Açaí with farofa mixed in is a commonly served as an important part of any lunch or dinner here in the state of Pará. It is normally eaten in northern Brazil, but not outside of the region.

On Shaky Ground: How to Live with the Risk of Natural Disasters

Earthquakes and volcano eruptions are quite common here in El Salvador. What causes this country to be especially prone to these natural disasters? What good can come of these? Let's find out!

"Environment" is a Complex Word for Uruguay

Squeezed between two big neighbors, the country of Uruguay has developed a unique social environment. Come check it out with me! 

Jaipur Foot: Helping Amputees

How would you manage without an arm or a leg? Read this week's article to learn about an organization helping amputees worldwide.

Ker Sangri, the Desert Delicacy

Trying new foods is a great part of experiencing other cultures. What new foods have I tried here in Jodhpur, India?

"Is there, like, public transportation there?"

For those who doubt the development level of Uruguay's transportation system, I decided to write about the different types of public transportation in this country, including those that I depend upon!

Getting Around Town

Just as in the U.S., here in Ecuador you can find many different ways of getting to where you need to go. Check out how I get around town!

Ecuador's Megadiverse Environment

With four distinct regions in the country, Ecuador has four different environments unique to each region!  Read on to learn about the many kinds of plants and animals that make their home here!

Chile: A Land of Extremes

In this post we explore the extreme environment of Chile and how this makes for both an astoundingly beautiful country, but also one that has many natural dangers.  

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