This Field Note is about three representative dishes of three different cultures in the Levant, which is a region in the Middle East including Jordan, Israel and Palestine.
Traveling involves many forms of transportation. In cities like Madrid the metro is essential, but in Vigo, buses are the way to go. Getting to and around my final destination has been interesting.
Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, represents Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to God. Before Abraham could sacrifice his son, God provided a lamb (or ram) to sacrifice instead.
Lyon has a rich history of silk production and weaving dating as early as the European Renaissance. Last week, my peers and I explored the Maison des Canuts (Home of the Silk Workers). Read on!
Understanding cultural and social differences and the ways our experiences shape our perspectives is critical to connecting with people from communities outside of our own. Remember: kindness is key!
This week's Al Jazeera video brought several issues into focus for us—namely the detrimental effects of Orientalism, the pervasiveness of Western media, and the need for progress.
Samhain, similar to our Halloween and the Mexican Día de los muertos celebrations, and Magosto, Chestnut Day, are two important and fun traditional Galician celebrations. Learn about them here!
