Name: Wendy Desouza

Teaches: Islamic culture

Traveled to: Tehran, Iran in 2013

What she misses: The “youthful energy” of the Iranians, the visual appreciation and inspiring artistry throughout the city.

Tastiest Dish: Cafe glace or coffee ice cream; sold in cafes

Name: Dr. Barbara Carle

Teaches: Italian language and Italian dialogue

Traveled to: Formia, Italy; “a vacation place of the Roman emperors” and where the kings of Italy spent their summers

What she misses: The citizens’ hospitality

Tastiest Dish: Sfogliatella; a flaky, layered triangular pastry filled with ricotta cream, fruit and an orange fragrance, topped with powdered sugar

Name: Dr. Kevin Elstob

Teaches: French language and French civilization

Traveled to: The northern and southern islands of New Zealand

What he misses: The bright daylight due to the proximity to the Antarctic

Tastiest Dish: Pub food, including Shepherd’s pie, and a variety of beers

Alex Hernandez can be reached at [email protected]

Elizabeth DeCicco can be reached at [email protected]