Monday, December 09th, 2013
All Kidding Aside, A Great Teacher
Francis Parker group visiting Sapa in the northern part of Vietnam, Spring 2012 in front of their home stay accommodations with their host (front middle)Eric Taylor, a History teacher at Francis Parker School in San Diego talks about the importance of travelling abroad. He describes travelling with students as an educational tool that is necessary for human development. It adds… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,Global Community,Global Education,Live Learn Travel,Peace Works Travel
Sunday, November 24th, 2013
12 reasons it's better to travel in a group
‘GROUP TRAVEL’ has become a byword for the lazy, frightened, and inexperienced traveler. It conjures the stereotype of a ‘packaged’ experience — a commodity — letting tourists off the hook from the ‘burden’ of independent travel.For a long time I was an independent travel snob. A lone wolf, a headstrong, know-it-all, adventure-and-backstreet addict, who could think of nothing worse than arriving… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Peace Works Travel
Thursday, November 14th, 2013
Students interview Hotel Rwanda Hero
In preparation for our Investigative Journalism Rwanda Trip, Peace Works Travel brings Paul Rusesabagina, the Hotel Rwanda hero who saved over 1200 people during the genocide. Santa Barbara Middle School Students interview Paul Rusesabagina in a casual conversational environment. See parts one and two below. Part 1Part 2Watch the trailer of Mzungus in the MistPower to the Peaceful: Mzungus in the… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel tours,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips,Power to the Peaceful
Monday, November 04th, 2013
Paul Rusesabagina, hero of Hotel Rwanda
This hero will speak about the Rwandan genocide and how the courage of ordinary people standing up to evil can make a difference.When: Friday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.Where: SBCC, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa BarbaraCost: FreeAge limit: Not availableCategories: Lectures & Workshops: Book Signings, Lectures, Special EventsDescription:Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who saved thousands of lives during the Rwandan genocide and was portrayed by Don… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Global Education,Peace Works Travel,Power to the Peaceful
Sunday, October 27th, 2013
Discover Myanmar's historical treasures
Editor's note: CNN's On the Road series explores the culture, heritage and customs of a country, covering popular culture, food and drink, design and architecture, sport, technology and innovation. This month, we bring you greater insight into Myanmar, revealing the places, the people and the passions unique to this intriguing south-east Asian nation. Watch the episodes at 2300 on October… [Read Full Article]Arts and Culture,Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Myanmar News,Peace Works Travel