Author: Adventures

 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...

An Adventure Awaits You In Matamoros, Mexico! Just across our border, thousands of Mexicans live in makeshift houses constructed from materials they gathered at the city dump.  Many of them have migrated to Matamoros because of its position at the southernmost tip of Texas.  They expect to work in American owned factories, but many do not find work at all. If they manage to find jobs, they often work for just pennies a day.  At the same time, they face danger daily because of the recent war against the drug cartels that have killed thousands.  These hard-working...

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...

An Adventure Awaits You In The Philippines! How do you reach a people from a melting pot of different cultures, landscapes, and religions? Known for its diverse terrain of mountains, volcanoes, and beaches, the Philippines is a popular haven for tourists. But what good can a missionary do there?   More than a getaway for Westerners, this seven-thousand island archipelago is home to many Filipinos who earn less than 15 cents per day. This classifies them as “ultra poor” on the poverty scale. A large Islam population and some 4.5 million others who have never heard the gospel...

*This trip is for women only An Adventure Awaits You in Thailand!   Behind Thailand’s beautiful beaches, the Thai people’s ever-smiling faces, and the lush tropical jungles lies a terrible secret: modern day slavery.   As the Thai economy strengthens and the natural beauty draws visitors, tourism of a different sort also flourishes. Human trafficking and sexual tourism continue to grow.     Buddhism teaches the Thai people that their futures are predetermined by karma. Traffickers ensnare hopeless women into prostitution. Impoverished parents see their...

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, though, they would discover a desperate city...