Con mi familia anfitriona (With my host family)

This week, I learned a bit about what it means to grow up in the town of Fray Bentos, Uruguay. Read on to see what similarities there may be between childhood here and in America!

Up and Down the River

I live near one of the largest rivers in Malaysia! Read on to learn how this affects my daily life and the lives of the people whose town I live in.

Finding Nemo in the South China Sea

Where does Nemo live?  In the South China Sea, off the island of Terrengganu!  Come join me as I try snorkeling for the first time!

The Galápagos Tortoise

Ecuador's Galápagos Islands are home to many plants and animals that are native only to this part of the world. Check out one of the islands' huge creatures!

A chocolate factory on an island in the Amazon jungle!

The sign says "Welcome to Combu Island's House of Chocolate" on the left hand side. The other side reads "Get to know the delicacies made from organic cocoa from Lady Nena!'

A Concrete Jungle?

School’s out for winter break right now (it's cold here!), so I went to check out nearby Buenos Aires with friends. In the absence of any green nature, I figured the concrete jungle would have to do!

Kids Lives in Brazil

Kids' lives here in Brazil can be quite similar to what life is like for kids in the United States, and possibly around the world as well. However, there are many differences, too. Let's take a look!

Stunning and Endangered Brazilian Pine Trees

The Araucaria angustifolia, or "Brazilian Pine" is one of the most unique looking trees one can find in South America, it is also unfortunately critically endangered.

The Painted Stork

The painted stork is a water bird native to India and the surrounding region. Read on to find out what makes this bird special!

Coatis at Iguazu Falls

Coatis are members of the racoon family. They can be found from Southwestern U.S.A. all the way down to South America. They are very common at Iguazú Falls, a national park in northern Argentina.

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