This field note contains details about where I live in Rio de Janeiro, how I get around the city and what I like to do when I have free time. Check it out!
This past week we had the week off from school because Rio hosted the G20 conference. With my time off, I got to see and do some new things and also spent time with my Dad who came to visit!
Living in a new country has exposed me to so many culture shocks along the way, but comparing my educational experience to that of Spaniards has been the most interesting part of my time here.
The month-long holiday of Ramadan is the most significant cultural tradition in the Arab Islamic world, including in Jordan. This piece will detail some of what I've learned in class about Ramadan.
When encountering a new culture, there are always some differences that may catch you off guard. Today, I’m writing about some of these ‘culture shock’ moments I experienced in Germany.
This week, I bring you along on a tour of the colorful Orthodox Monastery and try beef stomach soup in the Bulgarian mountains! We also get to learn about a Communist spy museum in Albania!
