Today I will share about the lobola (bride price) ceremony that needs to be completed before the wedding can happen. The whole community gathers for the event early in the morning to celebrate.
After two years in Rwanda, I’m getting ready to leave for grad school! I'll miss the daily routines, classroom memories and relationships that made it feel like home.
One of the things I was most excited about seeing in Japan was the Spring cherry blossom season. This week I attended one of Japan's largest cherry blossom festivals.
I teach English in Cambodia... but my time here has been full of teachable moments. Reflect with me on what I have learned and what I hope you take away from our journey together.
This week I left from Rome to arrive in Florence, Italy. Here, it is referred to as Firenze, translating to "flowering" or "to bloom" - very fitting for this week's rundown of the nature I saw!
In Việt Nam, most people travel by motorbike. I explored buses, bikes, ride apps and the new metro to learn how people get around and how transportation connects to daily life.
Over the last 11 weeks, I have learned so much about Costa Rica. Although I'm still only halfway through my study abroad experience, it has been such a joy to share this journey with you!
In Seoul, people travel around by subway, bus, bike, taxi or on foot. The busy city makes traveling fast, fun and easy without needing a car if you're not a local.
My journey is coming to an end. Here are some of the things that surprised me the most and what out of everything I'll take with me after this experience.
