Kitchen Gods and Mythical Beasts

Which Chinese holiday originated from fighting off a beast? What is a kitchen god? Intrigued yet? Read on to find out more!

Nature in the Netherlands

Let's take a step outside of the big cities and explore some national parks!

Navigating Chitwan National Park

In Chitwan National Park, people are transported through the park by riding elephants! Continue reading to learn the many ways elephants help maintain the park. 

Eating Vegetarian in Morocco

I knew that it might be hard for me to find meat-free meals in Morocco, and it certainly has been. But one traditional Moroccan dish has come to the resuce: tangine!

The Tsam Dance

An interesting tradition in Mongolia is the Tsam Dance. It is fun to watch especially because of the bright costumes, and is also very informative about the Buddhist religion.

Singaporean Holidays and Customs

Being a multiracial and multiethnic state, Singapore has many unique and very interesting cultures, customs and traditions. I learn so much about them all as I venture through the city!

The Students of Northeastern University

Northeastern University has over 20,000 students on two campuses in Shenyang. In this field note, I have interviewed one student who is also a friend of mine.

How To Say Hello with Three Kisses

How do you normally greet people in the U.S.? Many people shake hands with strangers or acquaintances. Some may hug close friends or family. In the Netherlands, people kiss each other’s cheeks!

Estonia: A Nation of Folk Songs

Estonia's most treasured tradition is Laulupidu, a song festival that takes place every five years in the capital city of Tallinn to honor the country, its independence and its musical traditions.

Feeding the World

The Netherlands has both quiet farmland and busy cities. I explored both places to see what differences I could find!

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