We ran the Yokohama Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.195 kilometers) on October 27, 2024, making it our sixth marathon. There were over 27,000 runners, including only 343 international participants—my sister and I among them. The…
Travel
Exploring Tokyo- Asakusa and Ueno districts
We had a fantastic family trip exploring Tokyo. We stayed in Asakusa, so we got to enjoy the Sumida River, the Tokyo Skytree, the historic Senso-ji Temple, and Ueno Park. Our Airbnb was tucked in…
Kelsi teaching Culinary Diplomacy at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
As a Fulbright Lecturer and professor at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, I am teaching four courses in the Global Education Institute: culinary diplomacy, communicating science, diversity and inclusion, and intercultural communication. One…
Fulbright Japan 2024-2025
I’m thrilled to start my Fulbright Scholar program in Japan for the 2024-2025 academic year! This opportunity is not only a professional milestone but also a personal dream come true. The program started with a…
Hiking in Arizona! Grand Canyon, Sedona, Prescott, Phoenix
With Kelsi living and working the past year in Arizona, we enjoyed exploring the beautiful sunny state. Here is a collection of our hikes in the Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Sedona, and Prescott. Grand Canyon National…
Kelsi- Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Japan 2024-2025
I am thrilled to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Japan for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. I will teach food and…
On TV! History Channel’s “The Food That Built Asia”
We were thrilled to be part of A & E Network Asia, History Channel’s“The Food That Built Asia” 6-episode documentary about the history, key people, and important moments behind Asia’s greatest foods. We were on…
Zip, Bike, and Cook in Phuket, Thailand
A tropical, beach island, Phuket, Thailand, is only a two-hour flight from Singapore, so we love to go as often as we can. In a recent trip, we did a zip line, a coast-to-coast bike…
Spectacular Sydney! Sea, surf, sky, and sights
Sydney is one of the world’s most spectacular cities with a sparkling harbor, lovely waterfront, gorgeous Sydney Opera House, and iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, all the while offering outstanding museums and great food. A swim…
Melbourne, Australia, a city of gardens, cafes, rivers, and art!
Melbourne offers expansive parks, multicultural cuisine and art, cool cafes, and beautiful rivers. Beyond the city limits is stunning scenery, from the Great Ocean Road hugging along one of the world’s most spectacular coastlines and…