Author: Adventures

*Please note: Men are welcome on both trips, but will have separate ministry and lodging from the women on this trip. An adventure awaits you in Thailand!   Behind Thailand’s beautiful beaches, the Thai people’s ever-smiling faces, and the lush tropical jungles lies a terrible secret: modern day slavery. As the Thai economy strengthens and the natural beauty draws visitors, tourism of a different sort also flourishes. Human trafficking and sexual tourism continue to grow. Buddhism teaches the Thai people that their futures are predetermined by karma. Traffickers...

An adventure awaits you in Belize! Belize is a popular tourist destination in the Caribbean, thanks to ancient Mayan ruins, the largest cave system in Central America, and one of the largest barrier reefs in all of the world – including the iconic Great Blue Hole, one of the world’s top 10 dive sites.  But beyond the resorts and tourist attractions, is the heart of Belize: its people. Descended from the ancient Mayans, European immigrants, and African slaves, the people of Belize have a culture all their own. Almost half of the population are Roman Catholic, while 32%...

An adventure awaits you in Fort Lauderdale! Ft. Lauderdale celebrates the culture South Florida, a mix of big-city, small-country immigrants, and tourism-driven beach life. All of this combines to make this city, which some consider as part of Miami, a place of its own. However, Ft. Lauderdale isn’t a city immune to challenges. More than a fifth of those who live in Ft. Lauderdale call another country home; 20% of the population lives below the poverty line, which is higher than the state average. More than 15% of parents are single mothers. Many who live in Ft. Lauderdale...

An adventure awaits you in Peru! Filled with jaw-dropping terrain, Peru is one of the most bio-diverse countries on Earth. Peru’s landscape includes the lofty peaks of the Andes, vast coastal deserts and the lush, tropical rain forests of the Amazon Basin. The birthplace of several proud, ancient civilizations, present-day Peru is home to an incredible assortment of indigenous groups that blend into a unique and beautiful culture. Sadly, the people of Peru struggle with high levels of poverty and class inequality. Government corruption hinders Peru’s economic development and...

            Known for its diverse terrain of mountains, volcanoes, and beaches, the Philippines is a popular haven for tourists. A melting pot of cultures, religion, and tradition – the beautiful people of the Philippines are very diverse with influences from America, Spain, and many Asian countries. English is an official language of the Philippines, so language barriers are minimal. ­ More than a getaway for Westerners, this seven-thousand island archipelago is home to many Filipinos who earn under 15 cents per day. This classifies them as...