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,…
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Sentosa Island, Singapore
Sentosa is an island resort off of Singapore’s southern coast. Beyond Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, Hershey’s Chocolate World, the leisure destination has three beaches: Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach, and Tanjong Beach. Sentosa Cove is one…
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
We live in Singapore and love it! Keri is a Lecturer in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The university is a powerhouse in science, technology, and engineering…
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a delight with many beautiful orchids.
Singapore living
We are quickly making Singapore our new home. We are living in one of the apartments on the campus of Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It is clean, bright with large windows, tropical with trees as…
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…
Sushi Burritos: Fusion Cuisine
From Korean Tacos and Enchilada Meatball bakes to sushi burritos, fusion cuisines combine culinary practices of different cultures. Scholars have pointed out that fusion cuisine illustrates globalization and cultural hybridization, but ultimately what emerges is…
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…