Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in Romania!           The lore of Dracula brings thousands of visitors to historic Romania to visit castles and experience the history and beauty of the region. Across the country, you’ll also take in idyllic vistas with horse-drawn buggies, cone-shaped haystacks, and endless herds of sheep.  Rural Romania reminds us of a bygone era. But as the newest member of the European Union, Romania is quickly rising out of the impoverished state it entered during Soviet times. Economic and political reform provides a...

An adventure awaits you in Philadelphia! Help the City of Brotherly Love live up to its name.  Where history and modern architecture meet, Philadelphia’s reputation for art and culture is unmatched. The city offers more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city, and life is returning to some gentrified neighborhoods. But many areas of Philadelphia continue to struggle. Close to half the city’s population lives below poverty level. Vast stretches of industrial areas remain abandoned as the area’s economy shifts to focus on financial and information...

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...

An adventure awaits you in Nicaragua!           Nicaragua has been called the land of lakes and volcanoes. Thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills define the country’s beautiful landscape. Its rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores.  As the poorest nation in Central America, almost 80% of Nicaraguans live on less than $2 a day. More than half the population lives beneath the poverty line. One in four Nicaraguans is starving or suffering from malnutrition. Nicaragua needs your encouragement....

An adventure awaits you in New York City! Can dreams really come true in the city that never sleeps? New York is the ultimate destination for people to chase their greatest hopes and dreams. Whether for Broadway or business, visitors stream in from all corners of the globe. The largest city in the United States, more than 8 million people call New York City home. As the major port of entry for immigration, New York is one of the most culturally diverse areas of the US—as many as 800 languages can be heard in New York City. With this many people and this many cultures, ministry...

An adventure awaits you in Nepal! The small mountainous country of Nepal is one of the most breathtaking places on earth. The tropical forests give way to the majestic foothills where you may catch a glance of the Himalayas or even Mt. Everest. You may find yourself dodging tuk tuks or wandering through the local marketplace, tasting fruit you have never seen before. Nepal is primarily Hindu and Buddhist, but Christianity is on the rise – especially after the earth shook April 15, 2015. With no where else to turn, homes in shambles, and loved ones injured or gone, the hope...