Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you on Hilton Head Island!             Beyond the fairways and tennis courts of Hilton Head Island, poverty paralyzes many of the local people.  Considered one of the top ten family-friendly beaches in the world, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, hosts more than two million tourists a year. Hilton Head offers world-class tennis and golf, cultural events, and boasts many gated communities filled with prominent and wealthy residents.  But just on the other side of the island, you will find dilapidated trailer homes of...

It’s not too late to apply! We extended the application deadline- we still have a few spots to fill! An adventure awaits you in Nicaragua!             Nicaragua has been called the “land of lakes and volcanoes” and problems continue to erupt. Thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills define the country’s beautiful landscape. Its rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores.  Many species of birds and animals thrive in this diverse climate, but the Nicaraguan people are not thriving. In...

An adventure awaits you in the Dominican Republic!               With blue waters and white sands, the Dominican Republic looks like paradise but not everything is perfect. The Dominican Republic is soaked in history. One of the first landing points for Christopher Columbus during his 1492 encounter with the Americas, it later became the site of the first European colony. Europe’s influence on the island can still be seen in Santo Domingo, the oldest colonial city in the Western Hemisphere. Although known for its vast sugar plantations, the...

An adventure is waiting for you in Western Pennsylvania!             Just an hour outside of the bustling city of Pittsburgh lies a small town fighting for its life. Tucked in a valley between the Appalachian Mountains, the mining community of Johnstown, Pennsylvania struggles to survive. Throughout its history, tragic floods have repeatedly devastated the valley, killing thousands and driving residents and employers alike to higher ground. Recent economic growth has hinted at a recovery in Johnstown, but this area faces an uphill climb. Almost 20 percent of...

An adventure awaits you in Washington, DC!             Millions visit our nation’s capital every year to learn about this country’s history. But just beyond the monuments, a city lies crumbling.  Every day we see images of Washington, DC on TV. Leaders cast the vision for America’s future. Historians study and preserve her past. Landmarks and modern museums dot tourist maps, offering millions of citizens and foreign visitors alike a glimpse into what makes America unique.   If these sightseers looked just beyond the monuments,...

It’s not too late to apply! We extended the application deadline- we still have a few spots to fill! An adventure awaits you in Swaziland!             Swaziland is like no place on earth. Visitors are stunned by the lush, mountainous beauty of a country said to die out by 2050. While tragic truth hides behind the stark beauty of the African hills, you can help bring hope to this land. No country on earth has been more devastated by AIDS. With the highest rate of infection in the world, the disease has affected almost every family in...