Author: Adventures

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...

An adventure awaits you in Nicaragua! Called “the land of lakes and volcanoes”, thick rainforests, rugged highlands, beautiful beaches, and fertile hills define Nicaragua’s beautiful landscape.  The poorest nation in Central America, almost 80% of Nicaraguans live on less than $2 a day. More than half the population lives beneath the poverty line. One in four Nicaraguans is starving or suffering from malnutrition. The people of Nicaragua need the encouragement of knowing they are seen and loved by God. Ministry: You will partner with local ministry called...

Medical Mission Team! Seeking people with Medical Background for this trip to Peru! Filled with jaw-dropping terrain, Peru is one of the most bio-diverse countries on Earth. Peru’s landscape includes the lofty peaks of the Andes, vast coastal deserts and the lush, tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin. The birthplace of several proud, ancient civilizations, present-day Peru is home to multiple indigenous groups that blend into a unique and beautiful culture. Sadly, the people of Peru struggle with high levels of poverty and class inequality. Government corruption hinders...

An adventure awaits you in Romania! The lore of Dracula brings thousands of visitors to historic Romania to visit castles and experience both the history and beauty of the region. In other parts of the country are idyllic vistas with horse-drawn buggies, cone-shaped haystacks, and endless herds of sheep.  Rural Romania reminds us of a bygone era. But it is quickly rising out of the impoverished state left over from the Soviet era. Economic and political reform provides a foundation for growth and prosperity for a new generation. Still, economic growth is an impossible...

An adventure awaits you in South Africa! Known for soccer, safaris, and shark diving, South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. It’s a land of adventure. It’s also land of deep pain. Several decades since apartheid formally ended, South Africa still needs healing and reconciliation. Although it is one of the wealthiest countries on the continent, much of the population living outside the cities is poor. Like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, this country struggles with a high rate of AIDS/HIV. Host to the 2010 World Cup and breathtaking natural attractions,...