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 Romania! Are you ready for an adventure filled with mystery and legend? Romania attracts many visitors every year due to the ancient history and castles across the country. The beauty of Romania is mindblowing but underneath the beauty there is an oppression that is indescribable.   Romania is quickly rising out of the impoverished state that it became during Soviet times. Economic and political reforms provide a foundation for growth out of this hard time. This prosperity is out of reach, though, to the millions Romani people, often referred to as...

An Adventure Awaits You In Puerto Rico! Smiling tourists never imagine the truth of life in Puerto Rico. A commonwealth of the United States, Puerto Rico offers wealthy residents and tourists the comforts of America as well as exotic beaches and a relaxed Caribbean culture.    Sadly, almost half of the population lives below the poverty line, and unemployment always remains high. Most of the Puerto Rican people do not have access to services such as police protection and emergency mediacal care. Many families have been torn apart by emigration—almost half of the...

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 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 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...