Hi! My name is Tess Penders, and I am working as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Barahona region of the Dominican Republic. I am so excited to share this journey of a lifetime with you!
Pekanbaru’s tropical climate and lush greenery shape daily life here. From rainy seasons to palm oil plantations, the environment plays a big role in how people live and work here.
I arrived to Lima, Peru in September 2023. My first time in South America! The nerves melted away as soon as I saw Perus beautfiul landscape and met the welcoming Peace Corps faculty.
Green. That is all I see when I am on the outskirts of town or on the bus headed to another city. Surrounded by mountains and stunnning views, this is the place to be if you're just like me.
In Taiwan, our winter break falls around the Lunar New Year rather than in December. For part of my time off from school, I took a 6-day trip to Singapore. I can't wait to tell you all about it!
I grew up in Virginia with my Cuban family. Now, I teach English on the other side of the world in Spain's Canary Islands. I'm thrilled to be embracing new adventures and sharing my journey with you!
