Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in Peru!               The ancient Incan civilization of Machu Picchu tells the history of the Peruvian people, but Peru’s future is poised for change. 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...

An adventure awaits you in Kenya!             Rolling grasslands and wildlife safaris offer the best side of Kenya, but they also hide the side of Kenya that no one wants to imagine.  Beautiful Massai tribes and breath-taking big game demand exploration. With a population of nearly 32 million people, Kenya is wrapped in a history of culture deeply enveloped in tradition and honor.  But poverty and corruption plague the people of Kenya. Kenyans have always struggled for independence with constant attacks and turmoil. Civil unrest...

An adventure awaits you in the Bahamas!                Tiny islands dot the sparkling blue water, showcasing this nation’s facade of pure luxury, but this idyllic vacation spot harbors some dark secrets. The Bahamas are full of history and adventure. The islands have been a haven for pirates, explorers, and weary vacationers alike. While tourism and financial services dominate the economy—one of the wealthiest in the Western hemisphere, these riches, though, the divide between rich and poor seems impossible to bridge. Hurricanes...

An adventure awaits you in Nashville!               In a city with a high number of Christian music labels and Christian publishers, it sometimes feels like faith is for sale. Nashville needs more love and passion, less religion and sales pitches. Faith is an important part of Nashville’s heritage and character. From small neighborhood chapels to all-star mega-churches and from synagogues to mosques, religion is woven into the fabric of the city’s culture. Nashville has a high homeless population – of the 600,000 residents, more...

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...

An adventure awaits you in the Philippines!             Known for its diverse terrain of mountains, volcanoes, and beaches, the Philippines is a popular haven for tourists. But what good can a missionary do there? How do you reach a people from a melting pot of different cultures, landscapes, and religions?  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 “ultra poor” on the poverty scale. A large Islam population and some 4.5...