Author: Adventures

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...

An Adventure Awaits You In Jamaica! Jamaica’s beauty attracts millions of tourists every year, but poverty lurks just beyond the resort gates. Lush mountains descend to white, sandy beaches. High in the hills, families crowd into ramshackle houses, little more than sheds. And those families are the lucky ones. Homelessness is rampant. Mothers abandon children they can’t feed. Locals turn to false gods to answer their desperate pleas for help. Jamaica needs hope now more than ever. You can bring that hope. Wake to the smell of the world’s best coffee, then...

An Adventure Awaits You In Swaziland! A tragic truth lurks among the stark beauty of the African hills. Swaziland is like no place on earth. The geographical beauty is breathtaking but the raw truth of this tiny nation surprises most people. The rolling hills and mountainous regions are gorgeous for the eye to see but the heaviness of the oppression of this country hits soon after. Swaziland has one tragic secret it cannot hide: AIDS. No country has been more ravaged by this deadly disease. With the highest rate of AIDS infection in the world, AIDS has affected almost every family in...

An Adventure Awaits You In Nicaragua! Nicaragua has been called the “land of lakes and volcanoes,” but problems continue to erupt. Thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills define the country’s beautiful landscape. Nicaragua’s rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores. Many species of birds and animals thrive in this diverse climate, but the people of Nicaragua are not thriving. Nicaragua is the poorest nation in Central America. Almost 80% of Nicaraguans live on less than $2 a day. More than half the population...

An Adventure Awaits You In Guatemala! In one of the poorest countries in Latin America, active volcanoes and lush green forests hide suffering people. Families squeeze out a living combing through garbage dumps. Children risk disease or injury as they reclaim and sell items to feed their families. Many families are too poor to seek medical care for their children.   With over half of the population living below the poverty line, the needs here seem overwhelming. But despite this extreme poverty, the Guatemalan people take pride in their hospitality and warmly welcome visitors as...

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 famous deep-dish pizza to Ukrainian...