Exploring Lyon’s Golden Chestnut Tree

While exploring Lyon, I discovered the Doré de Lyon chestnut tree! This tree is native to Lyon and grows big leaves and delicious chestnuts that are used in treats like chestnut cream.

Mountainside Pancakes in Germany!

I had a great experience eating Kaiserschmarrn on a hike in the Austrian Alps with my friends! Read all about the dish's history and cultural meaning.

Kids in Asturias

Read along to see through the eyes of two children, Jorge and Sofía, as they explain their daily life and everything that makes them a kid!

A Kid's Life

The life of a kid in Botswana is in many ways similar to the life of a kid in the United States. School, chores, homework, friends, family and the internet seem to be part of many kids' lives. 

My Week in Vietnam

Come take a glimpse into my week! I traveled to southern Vietnam to visit friends who also teach English. I saw animals, ate yummy food and learned more about Vietnam.

Twenty-Five Names and Counting: Meet the Hefekerl

Meet the ‘Yeast guy’, a festive treat that excites children all over Germany! This sweet, doughy friend has many names and stories about him and is a great example of lesser-known German foods.

Meet Fernanda!

Learn about my friend (and roommate) Fernanda's life and experience here in Brazil!

A Week in Mainz

I had a week of fun teaching, studying, hanging out with friends, and exploring a neighboring city.

A Winter Week in Bonn!

This week in Bonn, I spent time walking around the city and enjoying everyday life. A few friends visited from a nearby city, making the week much more fun. I also took a trip to Liège, Belgium.

Making Makkara (Sausage) in Finland

This week, I want to talk about a food I tried called makkaraMakkara, or sausage, is a typical dish made over a grill by the lake in the Finnish summer months.

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