I moved to South Africa! I received a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellenbosch University for two years, 2021-2023. Stellenbosch University is in the Western Cape province, an hour drive east of Cape Town. I toured Cape…
Food and Tourism
Exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Early March 2020, we were able to make a quick trip to Kuala Lumpur. Singapore is still months into its lockdown, so this is especially nostalgic for us to reflect back on our last trip.…
London
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…
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,…
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 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…
Food Tourism in Florida
Soak in the sun and fun at Florida’s beaches, and also savor its vibrant food. Florida offers some of the best food and drink experiences. Food is no longer simply taken for granted. These days,…
Types of Food Tourists
With summer officially here, travel is on the mind of many. Whether you go to the beach, the mountains, the lake, or go the cultural route and visit museums and take classes, you’ll also need…