Welcome to Wild World Voyager

Benin may be small, but it's packed with rich history and vibrant culture that can surprise any traveler. This hidden gem in West Africa...

My final project in Benin, West Africa  before leaving the Peace Corps was my last English immersion camp over three days, June 29, 30th...

Hearing the word fat instantly makes me shrink. When I entered Benin peace corps gave us a very big training on culture but they failed...

Here is my interview with fellow TEFL volunteer in Benin and friend who joined the Peace Corps Benin Family in 2024, Lena Walker! Check...

While most of you know I have been living in a small village in Benin since August 2023. What does that mean? Is my village full of wild...

What does school look like In Benin?? Here is a quiz in 7th grade. We are testing them on irregular plural nouns and possessive pronouns....

I never thought I would have to expose my voice and creativity as much as I have in Benin. My hobbies, usually confined to my room are...

No, I am not home for good but a three-week vacation was needed to celebrate the holidays with my family. On December 19th I presented...

Last week while I was attending my weekly English teacher meeting my colleague who works at a neighboring school asked me if I would like...

Motivation and Background What inspired you to join the Peace Corps? I was studying abroad for the first time in my junior year, and I...

Welcome to Emma's cooking channel, where I show you what I eat in a day. Breakfast 8 doughnut hole-sized breads that are made out of...

I was in my house on a nice wednesday afternoon. My neighbor kids were all present. Deo, Narcisse, Benoit, Rosine, Diane and Gael....

I have reached the 12 month mark, actually as of today I have reached the 13 month mark! I know I keep saying that time is flying, but I...

English Camp!!! This last week, I completed one of the daunting Peace Corps tasks: I organized and ran a camp—all on my own! This camp,...

One food I didn't know was super popular in Benin is Tofu. It isn't called tofu, it's called soy cheese, and they fry it up so it's hard...

I live in a small village off of a small highway in Benin, right next to the Oueme River. This river is the most fertile valley for...

School life is very different here in Benin. If you dont know I teach in the equivalent of a middle school here and it is called a CEG,...

Photos above top right to left - igname pile(dough) with sauce d'arachide, krinkrin (green slime) - Lasagna Primavera - Akassa with...

Bienvenue, mi kwabo welcome 2024, I can't believe it is already a new year, and almost 7 months in Benin as well. Time really flies. I...

I spent the entirety of my language class today asking questions about Vodun (you may know it as voodoo but it is not like Hollywood...