On Thursday, October 17th, I celebrated my 22nd birthday in Spain. I had so much fun with my host family and my friends at work. Here, birthdays are a big deal!
India is one of the most diverse countries in the world. With this diversity come vibrant cultural traditions stemming from Ancient Indian texts that have persisted in this modern day.
At my workplace (and in Jordanian life), birthdays are a big deal. For each birthday, we give a birthday present, sing "Happy Birthday" and eat cake together.
Jordan is a tribal society, meaning that there are huge families under one family name with a family leader. The people in the family may not live close together, but tribal traditions still continue.
Food in Finland reflects the culture and many years of creative use of available food through war and famine, as well as foods that warm and energize you like roasted sausage, soup and coffee.
With its incredibly diverse indigenous populations, Bolivia is a country full of vibrant cultural traditions. This week, we got to experience the exciting cultural dance tradition of Festive Tinku.
My first experience with transportation in Accra was a scary one. I had no real knowledge of how to get around with all of the heavy traffic. Over time, I've begun to relax and explore the city.
