The mountains are calling…
“The mountains are calling, and I must go.” While visiting Shenandoah National Park, I saw
Month: April 2015
What am I doing in Slovakia?
What am I doing in Slovakia? Slovakia is a small Eastern European country, nestled southeast
Why I stopped buying clothing
One year and four months ago, I made the New Year’s resolution to stop buying
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
One of my goals coming to Virginia was to hike a portion of the Appalachian
Music of the Romani people
A common element of Romani culture is music. Whether singing and performing on street corners,
Preparing for Auschwitz
Before visiting the Roma Cultural Museum in Brno and Auschwitz in Poland, I stayed in
Romani in Slovakia: Cooking Class
After spending the weekend at the nonprofit Hope for Roma in the little village of
Who are the Romani people
The identity of the Romani people(s) is complex with differences not only ranging from continent
Romani in Slovakia: Issues in Education
“Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world.” Issues in education are widespread
What do you know about the world?
What do you know about the world? It was our first day of classes in