I've never lived in a place quite like Korea--a mountainous peninsula with a rich history in agriculture and seafaring communities. Korea's culture has, in many ways, been shaped by this landscape.
In December of last year, my friend Ruth and I trekked through the breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains to arrive at the Lost City! What a journey it was through a completely picturesque environment!
I decided to interview my host professor, Dr. Tania Romero because she has lived a very interesting life. She has traveled the world and shares her knowledge of other cultures with her students.
This week I interviewed my host brother, a 6th-grader at Hwacheon Elementary School. He's a really funny and smart kid, and I took this opportunity to get to know him even better.
San Agustín and Tierradentro are two of Colombia's most archaeologically significant places. In San Agustín, you can find large stone carvings, and at the other, intricately designed cave paintings!
I've encountered many different animals in Brazil, some of them familiar and others totally unexpected. It turns out the world's largest rodent is actually kind of lovable!
Springtime in Korea is filled with mountains covered with greenery, birds in the air and flowers in bloom. One tree that has been especially beautiful and surprising to see has been the cherry tree.
What do alpaca, turtle and rabbit all have in common? While in some countries these animals are pets, in others, they are food! I've eaten many exotic foods, but El Cuy was the most shocking.
You can't come to Brazil without seeing people enjoying one of their most popular traditions: soccer. Whenever there's a game, the whole town of Lavras goes wild!
