Porto, Portugal

Last week, I traveled across the border to the neighboring country of Portugal to see the beautiful northern city of Porto. Let's discover why this city is famous!

Daily Life in Slovakia - A Native's Perspective

What is life like for a person from Slovakia? I got a chance to interview Tania Miháliková to find out more about what living in Slovakia is like from her perspective.

The "Building" Blocks of a City

Today I want to talk about architecture in the Netherlands. I found that buildings here are vastly different than those in the U.S. and I think it is interesting to think about why that is.

Sisu (say it: Sis-soo): The Art of Surviving Fall in Finland

The Finnish concept of Sisu is all about being brave and stubborn, even when things are difficult. But how does this relate to the environment? Read on to find out!

Ecuador Keeps the Trash Moving

Read along as I discuss the many habits the citizens of Ecuador are learning, so that their environment is always clean and safe for animal life.

Let's Meet Nomin

Meet Nomin! Besides being one of my students at Law Enforcement University, she's a wonderful person and has a very interesting life in Mongolia.

A Visit to Choisy-le-Roi

The suburb of Choisy-le-Roi is bustling, diverse and just a few minutes away from Paris. What did I find there? Let's take a look.

Pura Vida

We are transitioning into the dry season here which means there is a lot less rain than usual. This means that I can do a lot more outdoor activities without getting wet!

The Shogun's Garden

Learn about the Hamarikyu Gardens, a park in the middle of a busy downtown district in Tokyo. It was built around a teahouse for the Tokugawa family who served as a shogun family for almost 300 years.

Appreciating Differences

Although life in Valencia is unlike that back home, I've learned so much about myself and the importance of obtaining a deep understanding of other cultures over the last few months of living here.

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