Vietnam provides an interesting context concerning development questions. To better learn and take advantage of this, a field excursion will be organized during the semester. At the end of our 4th week here in Vietnam, we went to either the Bho Hoong or Dhroong village, where we got to meet the Katu people, an ethnic
With Kulturstudier in San Isidro, we have two subjects: Spanish and sustainability. A very important, and if you ask me essential part of the sustainability programme, are the field trips we get to have. Not only do we travel to new places; we also get to experience and see with our own eyes the different
Hello again! Trying to think back to some questions I had before I came to study with Kulturstudier in Nepal, I remembered I was especially curious about the accommodation and school situation. So here is a blog post dedicated to just that. First, let’s talk about Kulturstudier’s accommodation. Hotel New Darshan is the accommodation provided
The humid subtropical climate of Pokhara is a refreshing change from the cooler Scandinavian climate you might be used to. With some preparation, the combination of warm rains and intense sunshine creates a dynamic and exciting environment. In this blog post, I’ll share what you can expect from the weather and give you some tips
This weekend we packed our backpacks, hopped on the bus, and went to Quepos, a small, beautiful town by the sea, located about two hours away from San Isidro. If you want to know the best food-spots, what to do and where to stay in Quepos – keep reading! We decided to stay at the
Stepping off the plane in Vietnam, I didn’t quite know what to expect. Three weeks later, I’m amazed by how quickly this place has become a home away from home. From early morning bike rides along the rice fields to lively evenings in the heart of Hoi An, this city has welcomed me in more
Moving to a different country may cause you to experience what is familiarly known as a “culture shock”. This is a feeling of confusion and uncertainty that you might have from experiencing a different culture than your own. It might happen when you move to another country and get involved in another cultural setting, especially
“Let us keep the dance of rain our fathers kept and tread our dreams beneath the jungle sky” – Arna Bontemps Have you ever dreamed of escaping the city life and immersing yourself in the beauty of nature? Join me as I recount our adventure to Corcovado, a hidden gem found deep in the
¡Buenas! As my stay here in Costa Rica is coming to an end, I thought I’d offer some advice to the next group arriving on what to pack and what not to pack. In this blog post, I’ll share three things I wish I’d brought with me and three things I wish I’d left at
We have just now come back to Cape Coast after three weeks of doing field research in villages spread around the region. Our class was divided into seven groups going to seven different villages. Many groups were placed in villages along the coast, and some of us were placed in villages further into the country.
