One could spend a year in London and still not see everything. So much to do! See the iconic sites– Westminster, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and London Eye. Shop at historic Harrod’s and Fortnum…
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Sun, sand, cable ride Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi is one of Malaysia’s best-known beach destinations. Rising from the Andaman Sea, the “Jewel of Kedah” is one of 99 islands that make up of the archipelago. Enjoy the beach for parasailing and jet-skiing,…
Hong Kong – tour and talk
Hong Kong, culturally rich and vibrant, is another Southeast Asian powerhouse. A 4-hour flight north of Singapore, Hong Kong is known as an alpha world city for its economic importance in the global network. We…
Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, Thailand
Stretching along Phuket, Thailand’s northernmost tip, Mai Khao has white sand beaches, a mild surf, and is dotted with four- and five- star resorts and a beach club. The gentle, relaxed vibe contrasts with the…
Exploring southern Japan, land (Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka) and sea (Princess Cruise)
Japan is both traditional and modern with kimonos and geisha, exquisite cuisine, high-tech toilets with many features (spraying, drying, heating, playing music) and efficient public transport system. A seven-hour flight north of Singapore, Japan is…
Phuket, Thailand
For mid-semester break, we went to Phuket, one of the largest islands and most popular beaches in Thailand, with coasts of soft, white sand and rainforested mountains in the interior. Activities abound from water sports,…
Honduras- 10 Cultural Observations
Living in another country for an extended period provides an opportunity to observe the people and culture at a more nuanced level. Being an outsider, we noticed things that surprised us but were unnoticed by…
Honduran Fruit
Fruit in Honduras is a central part of the local diet and livelihood. Almond, mango, papaya, and banana trees grow throughout the city of Tegucigalpa and strawberries grow in abundance nearby and particularly in the…
Honduran People
Honduran people are friendly and resilient, making their livelihood however they can. Growing food in the pueblos and then selling it off the back of trucks is common as well as resale of cheap products.…
Honduran Food
One of the best ways to get to know a culture is to immerse yourself in the food. Living in Honduras, we would frequent grocery stores, open-air markets, and street vendors, shopping and buying food…