Timor Traditions

What makes Timor-Leste different from the U.S? The answer is their traditions. Timor-Leste has unique traditions centered around their faith and community.

Fanesca, Friends and Family: Semana Santa in Ecuador

Holy week has just passed here in Ecuador, and it is one of the biggest celebrations across the country after Carnaval! There is so much sharing and fun with families and friends during this time!

My Research on Mountain Agriculture

Learn about the research I'm doing on communities that were affected by floods and landslides four years ago, including Tal, Dharapani and Tachai!

Come Hiking in Western Serbia: the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge

Join my adventure hiking Serbia’s Ovčar-Kablar Gorge, a cool valley with mountains and monasteries! See the twisty river and meet Lucky, a truffle-hunting dog, in this fun nature trip!

Farewell

Thank you all so much for the amazing few weeks I got to spend with you and good luck in the future! 

Carnaval!

The Dominican Republic has a rich culture and has adopted many traditions from its European, African & Taíno roots. It's remained important to me to experience the way these cultures blend.

Boys to Men: Coming of Age Ceremonies in Kabye Culture

Evala is a coming of age ceremony among the Kabye people. In a series of wrestling matches, boys prove their strength and their capacity to protect their future families. 

안녕히 가세요 (Annyeong-hi Gaseyo)! Farewell!

Can you believe it's time to say farewell?  We've shared a lot of adventures together!  Let's remember some highlights as well as what brought me to Korea in the first place: reading books.

Hiking in the Czech Republic!

Not everyone knows just how huge the hiking scene is in the Czech Republic! This past weekend, I finally got my nature fix and went on a couple of fun hikes with friends.

The life of my student!

Read to learn more about what life is like for a 13-year-old living in rural Peru!

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