Becoming a Part of the Community

Have you ever been scared to move to a new place? Read on to find out how I overcame my fears, met new people and started to feel at home in Germany!

Hiking in the Sächsische Schweiz National Park

The Sächsische Schweiz National Park is one of Germany's most famous national parks. The park is known for its giant sandstone formations. I'd like to show you some of these awe-inspiring formations!

Fall Break Explorations

Schools in Saxony have fall break this week, so I explored Dresden's art museums, took a hike in the Sächsische Schweiz National Park and visited Albrechtsburg castle in the nearby town of Meißen.

How Costa Ricans Do Breakfast

What do you eat before school? Did you know that kids around the world eat different things than you do for breakfast? In Costa Rica we have coffee, pineapple, and gallo pinto for breakfast.

What Does History Have to Do With the Present?

Even though history can seem distant from our lives, the roots of the past are everywhere. This is true in Colombia, where colonization left marks that still affect the whole society today.

Recognizing Perspectives

Some things are done differently in Slovakia than in the United States. Just because people's perspective is different does not mean it is wrong. The way people do things here actually makes sense.

A long hike and a Sweet Treat: Everyman's Right and Berry Picking

Do you like to go hiking? Finland has beautiful countryside for hiking, and many hikes can also include a sweet treat. Come check it out!

Drinking Tea

In the U.S., we often have the stereotype that drinking tea is just an English tradition. However, drinking tea is an important part of traditions in many parts of the world, including Russia!

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is not only the biggest festival in Germany, but one of the biggest in the whole world. Learn a little bit about the history behind this huge traditional celebration!

Let's Meet a Tapir!

One of my favorite activities is meeting and working with wildlife. Let's go together to meet a very special creature: The tapir!

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