I have been hosting international students and professionals for 25 years. Being the parents of 6 grown children, we have a very large home and I currently host between 5 to 8 at a time. In many ways I feel as if I have been able to travel all over the world from my kitchen. We often cook group dinners having samples from the various cultures who are living with us. Many people have come back to visit throughout the years. We have also traveled to Europe, South American and Turkey visiting former students and their families.