Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in Chicago!             Just beyond the glamour of the Magnificent Mile, hearts lie in ruin. Millions of guests visit the Windy City each year to experience the shopping, restaurants, and world famous landmarks. The famous elevated trains rumble above bustling streets that still retain the welcoming feel of a Midwestern community. Chicago’s warm, friendly atmosphere makes it a popular destination for tourists and businesses alike. The most diverse region in the Midwest, Chicago boasts over 200 ethnic and language groups. From the...

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 Guatemala! Guatemala is rich in natural beauty – from the shores of Lake Atitlan, to the peaks of its 37 volcanoes, this Central American nation is one of the most beautiful in the world.  Behind all this beauty lies the lingering pain of a 36-year civil war and several devastating natural disasters. These tragedies have left many Guatemalan people in extreme poverty, but the Guatemalan people take pride in their hospitality and warmly...

An adventure awaits you in New Orleans!             It takes far more than bricks and lumber to rebuild a devastated city. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of every resident. Nearly 80% of the city flooded, leaving a trail of destruction. Overnight, thousands of people became homeless and unemployed. The nation rallied around relief efforts in the early days following the hurricane, but slowly national attention shifted further away from those whose lives were destroyed. Residents 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 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...

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,...