Author: Adventures

An Adventure Awaits You In Costa Rica! Behind the “Rich Coast” and thick rainforests in this beautiful country lies the challenge of a nation in transition.   Situated on the Central American isthmus, Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Costa Rica’s diverse plant and animal life attract thousands of eco-tourists each year.   This rapidly developing country is one of the most stable, as well as most visited regions in Central America.   Because of the growing tourism industry, many Costa Rican families have abandoned...

An Adventure Awaits You In Alabama!   On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, tornadoes ripped through the Northeastern Alabama region, leaving a 38-mile wake of destruction.  The devastating effects of these tornadoes left more than 30 people dead, hundreds injured and thousands with major property losses. Our current efforts focus on rebuilding people's lives in Northern Alabama, an area that already had a problem with urban poverty before the storms.  Most families there have owned their homes for three generations but have no insurance and no proof of...

  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...

An Adventure Awaits You In South Asia! South Asia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. But this growth comes at a cost.   Despite a growing middle class, a terrible rift exists between the rich and poor of this mainly Hindu country. More than just dollars and lifestyles, this gap began generations ago in the caste system, and it has left the lower-caste people of South Asia without hope.   In the South Asian culture, daughters are viewed as costly. Not only is a girl’s family expected to pay the expense associated with raising her, but a...

An Adventure Awaits You In Swaziland! A tragic truth lurks among the stark beauty of the African hills.   The beauty of Swaziland, a tiny nation tucked in between South Africa and Mozambique, surprises most people. Long rolling hills, mountainous regions and even a corner of rainforest to the north demonstrate the splendor that will be found in this less-traveled area.   While these incredibly breath-taking geographical features may remain a well-kept secret, Swaziland has one tragic secret it cannot hide: AIDS.   No country has been more ravaged by this deadly...

 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 with each new calamity, national attention shifted further away from those whose lives were destroyed. Residents of New...