Farming in the Andes: A Sustainable Irrigation System

Here is a glance at how a farming community in Junín, Peru utilizes a sophisticated canal system to irrigate the crops on their terraced farmland.

Mini Kangaroo? Nope, Meet the Wallaby!

In this post, I write about a cute but lesser known animal that is common in Australia -- the wallaby! 

Varanasi Trash Collection

In this blog post, I talk about the community issue of trash collection in Varanasi.

A Day with Cristian and Angel

Come with me as we talk with Cristian (9 years old) and Angel (7 years old): two brothers from Curepto, Chile!

Why the Bicycle Remains Kyoto’s Most Iconic Ride

In Kyoto, the bicycle stands out as being more than just a mode of transportation—it’s a cultural symbol!

Nature in Kazakhstan

There is some beautiful nature in and around Almaty, Kazakhstan. As we talked about on our last video call, there are some really incredible lakes and canyons about two hours from the city!

Logbook from Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is a huge national park (twice the size of Yellowstone). It’s a massive amount of land with all kinds of animals, and I have the privilege of working here!

Farewell from the Shackleton Ice Shelf!

Chelsea gives a recap of this season’s expedition and thanks the explorers for tuning in.

Games, KBBQ, and New Friends: A Peek into Korean Student Life

In this article, I want to tell you about the Yonsei Global Membership Training I attended a couple of weeks ago!

Michala's Journey to Peru

Hello! My name is Michala Geraty and I am currently living in the Andes Mountains of rural Perú as a health volunteer with the United States Peace Corps. I can't wait to share my journey with you!

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