The Jeanie Johnston and Ireland's Great Hunger

In Dublin's Docklands, the Jeanie Johnston ship and The Famine Memorial sculpture both stand as markers of an event that shifted the course of Ireland's history. 

The Andes of Ancash - Environment

Highlighting the high elevation environment of the Peruvian sierra (highlands).

Transportation in Logroño

Read on to discover how people in Logroño get around the city by walking, biking or using scooters, buses and cars!

One of the Most Extreme Climates in the World

This article discusses the extreme climates of Togo and why banana trees are a staple crop in the country. 

El Carnaval

Hoy voy a hablar sobre el carnaval que empieza durante febrero en lugares diferentes de España. 

Seth's Journey to Guatemala

Hi, I'm Seth, and I'm a Peace Corps Volunteer in the western highlands of Guatemala. I'm so glad to call this place home, and I'm excited to share Mayan culture, my everyday life, and more with you.

A Day in the Life of Axel

This week I'm writing about Axel Stengel, one of my classmates this year at ENS Rennes enrolled in the same program as me. You'll get another perspective from someone living and studying in France!

Honoring the Past: The Tradition of Cúng

Viet families honor ancestors through cúng, a tradition of offering food, fruit and incense. From my Viet-American home to Việt Nam, I saw how this ritual keeps family, memory and culture alive.

Na Shledanou!

It has been so much fun to share my journey in the Czech Republic with all of you! As we say here in the Czech Republic ... "na shledanou!" (goodbye!)

The Volcanic Chinese Silver Grass of Mt. Aso

This week, I go into detail about the plant called Chinese Silver Grass, or Susuki. I encountered this plant on my trip to the active volcanic area of Mt Aso.

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