Have you ever hunted in the woods for mushrooms? In Poland, that is one of the most common fall activities, with families as well as young and elderly people heading to the woods each weekend.
Lights flicker, sweet smells fill the air, noises and music invite you to look this way and that, prizes hang from string, people spin quickly up, down and around. Of course! We are going to the...
Each part of the very large country of China has its own customs and traditions that make it unique. I live in the northeastern part of China, where people have to manage living with the cold!
Here I will discuss some of the foods that are native to the province of Ourense within Galicia. Although some are found throughout Galicia, there are some that can only be found in certain areas.
In this Field Note, I will share my experience at one of the most anticipated and beloved traditions in Cali: the Petronio Alvarez Pacific Music Festival.
The Claddagh ring, also known as the Irish ring, has become a symbol of Irish identity. During a recent trip to Galway, I learned all about this tradition in the place where it began!
Believe it or not, the national animal of Scotland is the unicorn! Read on to learn more about the origins of this magical creature and catch a glimpse of me sticking my head in an enchanted river.
Fuerteventura, my home for nine months, is a desert island. While some parts of island life--like the near-constant sun and the warm weather--are wonderful, other parts can be difficult.
