Hosting workshops in the community has provided me with the unique oppurtunity to work with grade school children and learn a little bit more about their lives!
One part of being a volunteer is learning about and experiencing daily life and challenges in your community. There are many activities that you do here that you wouldn't normally do in the US.
Before coming to Hong Kong, I was unfamiliar with the local traditions. I felt so honored to have the privilege of celebrating my first Lunar New Year in Asia!
While exploring a busy street market in Buenos Aires, I enjoyed my favorite sandwich, choripán. With three flavorful sauces, it was a delicious taste of Argentine culture and tradition.
Food in North Macedonia reflects mountains, agriculture and tradition. After group hikes, shared meals — from Tavche Gravche to fresh salads and palachinki — carry meaning beyond nourishment.
In Botswana, we have an abundance of elephants. This weekend I was able to see a few on a safari game drive in Chobe National Park where most of the elephants live.
Edhe një qind! This is how you wish someone a happy birthday here in Albania, it means "May you live 100 more!" Albania is a country that values family, community, tradition and the joy of life.
As a Peace Corps Volunteer living and teaching in Rwanda, my daily routine might look a little different from yours. Here’s what a typical weekday looks like for me!
