Festival of Lights: Celebrating Deepavali in Singapore!

One of the things I love about Singapore is how many different holidays are celebrated here! This week, I want to share a little about Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights.

Feasting on Encebollado!

Encebollado, translating to "cooked with onions," is the national dish of Ecuador! It originated along the Ecuadorian coast. Almost all of my students told me it was their favorite food of all time. 

Ghana's Mountain Region

Join me this week as we explore the Volta region, the cooler side of Ghana with many mountains!

Get to Know Lucía!

No matter where we live, we all have different routines and interests. But we may be more alike than we think! I interviewed a student in Spain to see how her daily life compares to life in the U.S.

Take a Peek at My Week

Aside from teaching English, I get to do and see lots of interesting things around my town! From biking to new places to seeing new animals or reading new books, there is something new every day.

Lǔwèi (滷味) in Taiwan

In Taiwan, I eat lǔwèi almost every day. You put the foods you want in a basket, and the vendor cooks or cuts them for you. Some of my favorite choices might shock you...animal organs!

Don't Swim, Don't Whistle! Ghost Month in Taiwan

The seventh month of the lunar calendar is Ghost Month in Taiwan. How will YOU keep the ghosts hungry and fed!?

Meeting Milan

Meet Milan Ilic, a student from Ludwigshafen, Germany, and learn about his family, hobbies, travels, language and perspective on studying abroad.

Meeting the crew on SAS

Ship life can get hectic, especially at dinner time with 500 hungry college students! Chel handles it all with patience, positivity and always with a smile!

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