“Mabo-ot Gid!”: A Culture of Kindness in the Philippines

"Mabait" in Tagalog, or "mabo-ot" in Kinaray-a, is an adjective meaning kind-hearted. I use this word often because the Philippines is filled with incredibly friendly and hospitable people!

Mountain Farming Communities

We visited the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Lalitpur (right outside of Kathmandu) and learned about sustainable farming techniques!

My Typical Week

See what a week in my life looks like! This week was a busy one! I spent half of my week in Rome, and then I traveled to parts of southern Italy for the weekend. 

Peruvian Palm Trees

I have traveled to visit a palm tree forest that grows abour 30 minutes west of the town where I live. Keep reading to find out how these trees contribute to the natural beauty of Peru. 

Breakfast in Northern Ireland

The first breakfast meal I tried in Northern Ireland was the Ulster fry! It was amazing, filled me up, and is the most common breakfast to eat. Come learn about its significance and how it is made!

Malnutrition and Anemia in Children

In this field note, I will tell you about the community health needs of the youth.

Sunshine, Pachamanca and Mountain Roads: A Week in the Life of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru

From sun-soaked rooftops to underground feasts and winding jungle roads, join me for a week of life, culture and connection as a Peace Corps volunteer in the pearl of the Peruvian Andes. 

Let’s Dive into My Week: What I Did, Saw, Loved and Ate

You will learn more about my jam-packed week in Seville, including spring break this week!

Deforestation and Access to Water in the Amazon

In our first call, I was not able to provide you with a sufficent response when asked about 1) deforestation of the Amazon and 2) water access in more rural Amazonian areas. Here is what I learned.

The Tasty Tale of Serbian Šnicla!

Have you ever tried Serbian food? Here is the story of the famous Karađorđeva šnicla and how to make it at home!

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