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 medical care. Many families have been torn apart by emigration—almost half of the island’s...

An adventure awaits you in Malaysia! Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia has one of the most competitive economies in all of Asia. Known for the tallest twin towers in the world, the Petronas Towers, it is a rising power in our global economy.  With a large number of immigrants from India, Thailand, China, and Burma, Malaysia is culturally rich, with heavy influences of Hinduism and Buddhism. However, this culturally diverse and rapidly developing nation is mostly Muslim.  The majority of Malaysians haven’t heard the Gospel. Ministry: While in Malaysia, you will stay in...

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...

An adventure awaits you in the Bahamas!          Tiny islands dot the sparkling blue water, showcasing this nation’s facade of pure luxury, but this idyllic vacation spot harbors some dark secrets. The Bahamas are full of history and adventure. The islands have been a haven for pirates, explorers, and weary vacationers alike. While tourism and financial services dominate the economy—one of the wealthiest in the Western hemisphere – the divide between rich and poor seems impossible to bridge. Hurricanes frequently devastate the low-lying Bahamian...

An adventure awaits you in Montenegro! Known as “Black Mountain”, Eastern Europe’s Montenegro shares borders with Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Albania. Formerly part of the Communist Yugoslavia, the nation is still recovering from the impact of Yugoslav wars of the 1990s. With so many people groups living within this tiny nation; they are most united in their religion: over 70% practice Serbian Orthodoxy, while the Albanian citizens (19%) are Sunni Muslim. Ethnic tension runs generations deep. This is a country of deep wounds and even greater dreams; they are...

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...