Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Joey Benoit, Savannah Benes, and Walker Newton in Hanoi
North to South - Day TwoOur second full day in Vietnam has been busy to say the least! From cruising through the streets in rickshaws to an all-you-can-eat Vietnamese buffet, Valentine's Day in Vietnam has had a lot to offer. We have been up and out since 7:00am, and to be honest, we would rather be sleeping than writing this… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Education,Political Thoughts,PWT Guest Bloggers,Vietnam Student Trips
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Francis Parker School Arrives in Vietnam
After a long journey the Francis Parker School groups arrive in Vietnam. Here are some reflections from their first day. North to South VietnamOur first day in Vietnam, we woke up at 7 a.m. and had breakfast at the highest floor of our hotel with a view of all of Hanoi. We then got on a bus with Alex, our… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Community,Global Education,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student Community Service,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
Our New Year's Resolution: Shifting the Focus to Global Education
It’s the New Year, and around the world a flurry of resolutions is being made. We all know the usual suspects—exercise more often, eat more healthily, spend more time with our families—but imagining resolutions on a larger scale is often where it really gets interesting. If the United States were to ponder its New Year’s resolutions, what might they be?One… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Community,Global Education,Live Learn Travel
Wednesday, January 04th, 2012
Vietnam War Survivor, Kim Phúc: Educational Event (Jan. 19 @ 7pm)
This month we invite you to spend an evening with us at the Lobero Theatre for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance to hear Kim Phúc, the Vietnam War's famous child survivor speak. A Conversation with Kim Phúc "The Girl in the Picture": 40 Years of Forgiveness will take place Thursday, January 19th in Santa Barbara beginning at 7pm.Kim Phúc is… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Community,Global Education,Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Vietnam Student Trips
Tuesday, November 22th, 2011
Tuesday Travel Tip - Travel Health and Safety for Teens and Adults:
Every traveler seeks to avoid violent revolutions and health emergencies while adventuring abroad. But somehow even thinking about the possibilities makes humans feel superstitious and uneasy, as if planning for the “what-ifs” will illogically manifest the unlikeliest outcomes. Navigating the travel vaccinations process with our Byzantine U.S. healthcare system seems almost as daunting as the acquiring the diseases themselves. How… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Education,Live Learn Travel,Student Travel Tips,Teacher Travel Tips