Tuesday, June 03th, 2014
Arn Chorn Pond - Everyone has a Story
Most of Arn Chorn's family was killed during the Cambodian genocide. At age ten he had slaved in a work camp, witnessing wide-scale starvation and murder. When the North Vietnamese invaded Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge forced him to become a soldier until he escaped on foot through the jungle in Thailand.Watch the video here. [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Live Learn Travel,Peace Works Travel,Power to the Peaceful
Monday, May 05th, 2014
Cambodia Trip - Mira Costa High School
Mustang Morning News(click to view video)Cambodia Tripby Aili David on May 2, 2014 in Arts & Life, PeopleDuring spring vacation 2014, some Costa students went on a trip to Cambodia with the goal of producing several documentaries on social injustices in the country such as sex-trafficking, traditional living arts, and landmines. Students toured around to historical sites as well as serving people in need along the… [Read Full Article]Cambodia Student Trips,Education Travel,education travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Mira Costa Cambodia 2014,Peace Works Travel
Thursday, March 13th, 2014
Nicaragua emerging as prime tourist destination
With historic cities dating back five centuries, pristine beaches and low crime, the Central American country may be the next Costa Rica.By Rosemary McClureMarch 7, 2014, 3:05 p.m.GRANADA, Nicaragua — I came to Nicaragua to climb a volcano, to listen to howler monkeys scream in the trees of a rain forest and to walk along a deserted beach, watching the sun… [Read Full Article]Arts and Culture,Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel
Friday, February 21th, 2014
Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014
Day 11: Saigon and EnvironsReconciliation is a complicated yet necessary part of humanity. Being able to let go of the past and stay focused on the future makes living in the present easier and more enjoyable. It is often a challenge for people to move on, especially when it comes to war. Today we had the privilege of witnessing the… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Francis Parker Vietnam 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014
Day 9: Arriving in Saigon"Thank you and goodbye." It may seem easy to say, but today, it is one of the toughest phrases to utter as we departed our beloved homestay. As we boarded our faithful boat, we reflected on these past few days with our hospitable host family and how this immersion has provided insight into one of the… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,Educational travel programs,Francis Parker Vietnam 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel