Trying on traditional sombreros in Mexico! As Costa Rica is so far from Europe there is often worth to visit some other countries while you are here. Both Panama and Nicaragua are reachable by bus, and there are various other destinations that you can reach with a 2-3 hour flight, like Mexico, Columbia, Guatemala and
While immersing ourselves in the vibrant culture of Nepal, we have accumulated a bit of experience and insight, both big and small, that we wish had known when out semester began. To make your journey a little bit smoother, we have gathered a list of tips and tricks, that could be nice to know for
Welcome once again to Buenos Aires, where the heartbeat of the city resonates through its unique barrios, each weaving a distinctive story. From the historic charm of San Telmo to the artistic explosion of La Boca and the trendsetting allure of Palermo, these neighborhoods are more than just geographical divisions; they are living chapters of
Photo: Christoffer Voss One of the major things to do in this area of Nepal is the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). We were told that it was quite a though trip, and therefore we almost opted out of this experience. However, we are here to tell you that it is very doable for pretty
About a month into our semester in Buenos Aires, we were granted a much-anticipated week-long break from school. The majority of our fellow students set their sights on exploring neighboring countries or venturing deeper into the vast expanse of Argentina. Our group, comprising roughly 20 adventurous souls, embarked on an exciting journey to Brazil. Our
We have now been studying and living in Hoi an for a week and a half, and I think I can speak for most of us when saying that things are pretty good. The first week in Hoi an, included trips in and around the city, the first lectures and seminars, and social events and
The first of ten weeks here in Hoi An has already passed, and I feel like I have gotten a good overview of the city, and already experienced a whole lot! The students are from all over Norway, in addition to three from Vietnam. Coming from the capital (of Norway) myself, I don’t have much
Earlier I have written about what to do in Pokhara and Kathmandu, fun and cool activities that both Pokhara and Nepal provides with and lastly a normal school week and schedules. All these things are necessary and fun things to get excited over when traveling to Nepal with Kulturstudier. But all these things together only
After finishing ten weeks of lectures in Hoi An, it was time for our three-week home exam. Where you write this exam is optional, some are travelling home to Norway right away and some stay in Vietnam or somewhere else in Asia to write it. Me and seven other girls decided we wanted to write
One thing I learned in Buenos Aires is that time really flies. It has now been 16 weeks since the first day of classes and the first meeting with my now friends. So many things have happened this semester that it would be impossible to sum them all up, and to be honest now when
