The Grand Palace

During my first week in Thailand, my program took us on a trip to the Grand Palace! The Grand Palace is so beautiful!

The Small But Strong Community of Tarmilat

Let's learn about Tarmilat, a small community that is surviving although they face many challenges. The community is very poor and doesn't have much, but the people are very strong.

Wuhan’s Best Restaurant

Everyone who knows me knows I love to eat and try new foods. This week, I tried some dishes at one of Wuhan’s most famous restaurants. What do you think I ate there?

Reducing Waste, One Boat at a Time

This week, we visited Tortuguero (Land of Turtles) on the Caribbean coast. Find out how the people here work to reduce waste and conserve the land!

Bueno Provecho!

Bueno provecho! means, "Enjoy your meal!" In this Field Note, I'll describe some of my favorite foods in Spain. I'll also talk a little bit about the influence of the Mediterranean diet in Barcelona.

Ekom de me pa! I am very hungry!

If you look up the definition of comfort food, I won't be surprised if a Ghanaian dish pops up. There are many foods to try in Ghana that are both delicious and leave you stuffed!

Gustatory: Pertaining to Taste

This week's "gustatory delight" is given to Stockholm's wild Autumn mushrooms: fresh mushrooms sautéed with butter, salt, and pepper, loaded over a fresh baguette layered with a soft spread of cheese.

Integrating Into My Community

When I meet someone, should I greet them with a handshake? Do I smile and keep walking? Do I ask about their day? How about how they are doing? Integrating into a community starts with the greeting.

Hummus in the Holy City

The food in Israel is fantastic. The ingredients are fresh, local and tasty, and there is no lack of variety in what to eat. I have really enjoyed experiencing the food culture here! 

What's to Eat? Grabbing Food in Finland

How does food bring us together? One of my favorite Finnish food traditions is the coffee break. Come see why it is so important in Finnish culture!

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