Good Problems to Have
“Are you going to another country tomorrow?” That’s what my grandson asked me, on the verge of tears, when I came back from Mexico last […]
A Powerful Lesson: Teaching with African American Art
“Across Hope is living rent free in my head right now. I think that is quite possibly one of the most profound works of art […]
The Real Reason Why Cheap Travel is So Rewarding
I do love a good bargain and I can’t get enough of traveling, so finding cheap ways to travel is a bit of an addiction. […]
I’ll Come With You
Our favorite waiter, Agusto, at our favorite rooftop restaurant in Pátzcuaro was the latest person to say, “I’ll come with you,” when we let him […]
A Million Miles Away
It’s easy to feel a million miles away in the mountains of Michoacan. The stunning scenery from the terrace of our beautiful Home Exchange house […]
¡Viva México!
Highs and Lows
I stood frozen at the ticket machine, commuters rushing past me, staring at the two tickets that came out of the machine. I had just […]
New Heights
Where else could I meet so many people from around the world? The two women from Malaysia gave me friendly smiles from across the aisle […]
Never Again
The typical routine for tourists in Hiroshima is to spend a couple of hours exploring the peace park and museum, and then head to the […]
Better than K-Pop
Korea is so much more than K-Pop or K-Dramas! During the Discover Korea Research Trip, we had opportunities to see Korea up close. I’ve shared […]
Finding Utopia, Twice
Temple Stay The pouring rain only added to the serenity as I sat cross-legged in the temple waiting for the 4:30 am service to begin. […]
The Korean Phenomenon
The Republic of Samsung “It’s like that airport luggage scene in Toy Story” When I heard this from a fellow teacher, I knew exactly what […]
Under Pressure
One of the biggest questions we were exploring on the Discover Korea Research Trip was, “How did Korea change so rapidly from the time of […]
A Time for Healing
“Tibia, femur, humerus, skull, teeth.” These were the only words the soldier spoke in English. The rest of his explanation was given in Korean while […]
Kindness, Connections, Korea
I was having a moment walking through the bustling downtown Mérida streets after the bus ride from Izamal (aka the Yellow Town). The temperature had […]
Gracias, Bolivia
“Your Spanish is very clear. I can understand you better than most foreigners.” Wow! I was blown away by this compliment I received while chatting […]