Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in South Asia!   South Asia has 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! Swaziland is like no place on earth. Visitors are stunned by the lush, mountainous beauty of a country that has been stricken by disease leaving families broken. While tragic truth hides behind the stark beauty of the African hills, you can help share hope in this land. No country on earth has been more devastated by HIV/AIDS. With the highest rate of infection in the world, the disease has affected almost every family in Swaziland. Forty percent of Swazi children have been orphaned because of infected parents. Words like...

An adventure awaits you in Ethiopia! Located in the horn of Africa, both Middle Eastern and tribal African influences touch every corner of Ethiopia. The most populated landlocked country in the world and the second most populated nation in Africa, Ethiopia is one of the oldest cultures on earth. Literature and archaeological finds date back to Bible times – including the servant from Ethiopia mentioned in the book of Acts. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church even claims to being the modern day home of the Ark of the Covenant. And, of course, Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee. The...

An adventure awaits you in New Orleans! New Orleans is a hopping city full of good food, music, and rich culture. Located on the Mississippi River, this city is the birthplace of jazz and a melting pot of French, African, and American cultures. 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...

An adventure awaits you in New Orleans!   New Orleans is a hopping city full of good food, music, and rich culture. Located on the Mississippi River, this city is the birthplace of jazz and a melting pot of French, African, and American cultures. 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...