Ben's Farewell Journal

While it's our last entry together, I hope you all have learned how special Ghana is and more about the way of life in another country.

My First Week in Seogwipo City

As of Tuesday the 24th, I am finally at my placement in Seogwipo City, Jeju Island! This week, I am getting set up at my apartment, meeting the other teachers at my school and exploring the city.

Looking Back at the Successful Search for the ARA San Juan

Hi, I'm Chad, and I want to tell you about a deep-sea search for a missing submarine. This story shows how patience, judgement and compassion led to discovery and brought closure to families.

A Typical Day for Lehakoe

I interviewed my next-door neighbor. Her name is Lehakoe. In English, her name means "gem". She is in grade six. Lehakoe talks about her life as a kid living in Lesotho. 

Holiday: Karai Octubre

Evil spirits?  Boogie men?  Read on to learn about a traditional holiday of Paraguay called Karai Octubre!

Hiking Pico Duarte!

Read on to learn about the Dominican Republic's nature by sharing my hike up Pico Duarte, the highest point in the Caribbean!

Gorilla Trekking

I went gorilla trekking in northern Rwanda and saw silverback gorillas. The hike was challenging but exciting, and I learned about conservation efforts.

Forests of Zambia

Why is it important to track deforestation? In the early 2000s, Zambia's Southern Province lost around 15% of its tree cover, and little to no forest management plans have been put in place since.

¡Feliz Carnaval!

Febrero en Ecuador significa sola una cosa: ¡Es hora de Carnaval! Hoy vamos a aprender sobre los orígines y cómo los ecuatorianos lo celebran. 

Daily Life in the Dominican Desert

A glimpse of my daily life in Neyba and my weekend adventures. 

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