Carnival in Trinidad

In the Caribbean, there is a large celebration called Carnival. Leading up to this, there are parties and festivals. During carnival there are people dressed in costume dancing through the streets.

Get to Know My Host Sister, Claudia!

Here I speak with my host sister, Claudia, about her life and experience in Spain! 

Getting Around Leticia

Read more about the many ways to get around Leticia, such as the three most popular ways: bike, moto (motorcycle), or tuktuk. 

Cassabe: A Staple Amazonian Dish!

Read more about my favorite food so far in Leticia--Cassabe! It is a local indigeous dish that is made using starch from the yuca root. 

Raissa's Daily Life

My name is Raissa. I was born in Belgium, but I am also half Rwandese. I have been living in Brussels for the past 22 years, and I love my city. Let me tell you a little bit about myself.

Bisous: French Greetings!

Bisous (pronounced: "BE-soos) or "kisses" in English, is an important part of French culture. 

Dorota's Daily Life in Poland

In this Field Note, I talked with another teacher named Dorota. She told me more about daily life in Poland through her own experiences.

Koalas Eat Gum Trees

The Blue Mountains get their name from the bountiful eucalyptus trees (gum trees) that grow there. These plants are at the center of a large ecosystem, providing nutrients and shelter for animals.

A Day in the Life of Iris

This week, I would like for you to meet someone that is from Hong Kong: my friend Iris. She has lived here her whole life and this is what a day in her life is like.

My friend, Woosik

Meet my friend Woosik Kim, a senior at Yonsei University. He is studying Urban Engineering and loves Winnie the Pooh!

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