A Very Crabby Party in Sweden!

In summer, friends and family across Sweden have crayfish parties, called Kräftskiva, with songs (snapsvisa), drinks, special food and fun decorations.

Bingsu: Lifesaver on a Hot Day

Read on to learn about a popular South Korean dessert, called bingsu. I talk about the dish's history, cultural significance and ingredients, as well as my thoughts about trying it!

Milestones in Medellín: One Year Living in Colombia

This week I celebrated my 1 year anniversary of living in Colombia by spending part of the week in Medellín, the country’s second largest city and a major international tourist hub.

Abigail's Journey to Israel

Hi you guys! My name is Abigail and I am studying ancient archaeology in Haifa, Israel! I'd love for you to come along for the ride. Don't forget your protective gloves, pickaxe, and sun hat!

Julia's Journey to Tajikistan

Join me in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where I’m teaching English on a Fulbright grant, learning new languages (3!), and exploring the people, traditions, food, and everyday life of Central Asia!

Anna's Journey to Mongolia

On my first day of school, I stood with my fellow English teachers in a traditional Mongolian deel, feeling both nervous and welcomed into a community that's already teaching me so much.

Busy Streets and Calm Beaches: Thailand

Elephants, tropical islands, fishing boats, busy streets, and giant rainstorms are all part of life in Thailand. I explored Koh Samui and Bangkok to learn how people here live with nature.

Getting Ready for the Journey

Hi, it's Cody, and I'm so excited to get underway. Let me start by telling you a bit about myself, why I'm pedalling 1,000 miles from Morocco to Spain, and how my preparations are going!

Celebrating Kräftskiva in Sweden

In late summer, friends and family across Sweden gather for a crayfish party, or Kräftskiva, featuring traditional songs, drinks, food and fun decorations.

Pangolins of Chitwan National Park

Pangolins, also called scaly anteaters, are the most illegally traded wild animal in the world. Researchers in Nepal are monitoring them with local communities to better protect them.

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