Monthly Archives: November 2018

Peruvian Food: Gastronomy’s Hidden Gem

When you think of food what do you think of French, Italian, Mexican, Chinese? In the world of gastronomy, Peruvian food has been getting some attention. Peru is a country in South America known for its Incan ruins in Cusco … Continue reading

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When Hollywood Met China: Tapping into China’s 1-billion-citizen film market

Historically, the only Asian films that broke through into Western screens were martial arts films. Martial arts films were a successful niche product that produced infamous household names such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li. At the time, … Continue reading

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What D.C. Graduate Students Can Learn About Costa Rica’s Happiness Culture

A close look at Costa Rica could give American students insight into leading happier lives. Montezuma Beach, Costa Rica (Credit: Renee Garcia) Costa Ricans are some of the happiest people in the world. They are the happiest country in Latin … Continue reading

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