Make a Difference On Your Hawaii Vacation – Volunteer
The sweat was rolling down my face as I stared intently at the green leaf. Did it meet the criteria? I picked up my example…
Feeding the Masses in Puente Piedra
Three times every day, 50+ people sit down at wooden tables with colorful plastic plates piled high with food at Project Peru, the refuge my…
Building Homes in Las Laderas Peru
The hills of Las Laderas were brown and barren of trees, however they were dotted with little colorful cubes representing simple houses. Josue told me…
Project Peru
How do you find good, legitimate volunteering opportunities when you travel? I get this question all the time and like most things in life –…
Poi Day in Kauai is Much More than Just Making Poi
“I’ve been coming to poi day since 2001, “ his eyes crinkled in a smile as he fiddled with his fishing net, “I like to…
The Purrfect Cat Sanctuary in Lanai
We use the expression “herding cats” to refer to refers to an attempt to control or organize a group that is uncontrollable or chaotic. It…
Holy Heat Worship
Jordanians, no matter what God they believe in, all huddle around it worshiping the black metal God. There’s one in every house I’ve been to…and…
First Impressions are Lasting
You never forget your first impressions – right? That’s why they are so important. My first impressions of Jordan.
Travel Back in Time
Tiger Balm Tales Vol. 4 Travel Back in TimeItinerary: Kathmandu to PumaPhotos: View Puma Snapshots We said goodbye to the bustling city of Kathmandu and…
The Beginnings of a Nepal Trekking Plan
Tiger Balm Tales – Vol. 1 Why? Such a simple question, yet it resonated in my head many, many times on my most recent trip…