Teacher Addie

I interviewed Addie, my co-English teacher, to see what it is like to live and work in Guan Shan from her perspective!

Finding a Community

Finding a solid group of people who care for and support you is so important wherever you go. I believe the quality of the people you surround yourself with will also dictate your quality of living! 

Boxing Day

Do you celebrate Boxing Day? Have you ever hear of it? It's one of England's biggest holiday traditions! Let's investigate and figure out what Boxing Day is all about.

On a Roll: Biking in the Netherlands

Life is like riding a bicycle; to keep your balance, you must keep moving. -Albert Einstein

Rangoli Art

Have you ever heard of Rangoli before? Rangoli is a type of traditional art that I often see on the sidewalk in India while I am walking around the city. I am excited to show you how it is made!

Peaches or coconuts? Making Friends in Finland

What does it mean to be polite in different countries, and what does this mean for making new friends? Come see some of my struggles - and successes - to meet new friends in Finland.

Saint Nick Day

Who does not get excited about holidays that involve food, especially candy? Saint Nick Day is where Christmas and Halloween come together to make their own unique tradition.

Flying Colors

Traditions are expressions of the beliefs and values of a culture. It is very important to pay attention to cultural practices and to understand them as much as possible. 

A Walk Through Lazienki Park

Today I walked through the largest park in Warsaw!  I was there for nearly two hours and did not see everything.  It was very beautiful with all of the colorful fall leaves.  Come see the park!

My Community in India

This week, I will tell you about my community in India. It can be hard to feel at home when you travel to another country for the first time, but I feel very welcome here. Let me tell you why!

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