Author: Adventures

An Adventure Awaits You In Cambodia!      Nestled between Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia boasts one of Seven Wonders of the World, the temple Angkor Wat. However, the delicious food, beautiful scenery, and kind nature of the people mark the true wonders of this small country.   Cambodia is struggling to heal the scars from one of the worst genocides in modern history. In just a three-year period, one of every five people died, decimating the population and trapping the people in terror. With a predominantly Buddhist culture, Cambodians struggle with the concept of hope...

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...

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...

An Adventures Awaits You In Appalachia! Hope eludes the people of Eastern Tennessee.   Despite vast natural resources, and a beauty beyond measure, Appalachia remains trapped in despair.   Unemployment tracks higher than the national average, and even more in this area of such natural beauty work in low-paying jobs below their skill level. Outsourcing and mechanization have left many residents jobless, poverty-stricken and lacking in educational resources.   Desperate people work multiple jobs or collect government aid. They sacrifice to make ends meet, yet...