Monday, September 23th, 2013
Do you know what happened to the girl in this iconic Pulitzer prize winning photo from the Vietnam War?
8 June 1972, a plane bombed the village of Trang Bang, near Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) in South Vietnam after the South Vietnamese pilot mistook a group of civilians leaving the temple for enemy troops.The bombs contained napalm, a highly flammable fuel, which killed and badly burned the people on the ground.The iconic black-and-white image taken of children… [Read Full Article]Global Education,Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Nick Ut,Peace Works Travel,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips,Vietnam War,War/Photography
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Summer Travel: Thailand Discovery
With lush rainforest, jungle-entwined mountains, legendary beaches and a wealth of culture and history, it is no wonder the Thai people are proud of their country and heritage. Taking the title, “land of the free,” Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that escaped western imperial rule, and its dynamic urban centers, beautiful countryside and smiling peoples are a… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Summer Trip: Vietnam Discovery
Who says education can’t be fun? At Peace Works Travel (PWT), we understand that the most important learning goes on outside of the classroom. That’s why we’ve handcrafted unique adventures that explore South East Asia’s diverse beauty through educational and volunteer opportunities. Join us this summer on a trip through Vietnam and explore Saigon’s urban chaos, float down the lazy… [Read Full Article]Global Education,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips,Vietnam Student Trips
Tuesday, January 31th, 2012
Photographer Nick Ut to Travel to Vietnam with Peace Works Travel!
If you heard Vietnam War survivor Kim Phuc speak at the Lobero on the 19th, you’ll remember the heartfelt words she had for the photographer who captured the iconic image and saved her life. That Pulitzer prize-winning photographer was Nick Ut, and he and Kim remain close friends to this day (Kim speaks of the value of their friendship in… [Read Full Article]Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Monday, November 01th, 2010
Peace Works Travel Photo Slide Show
Photo slide show with music composed by two former student travelers. Photos compiled by Eva Do Couto * Music by Anastasia Van Wingerden [Read Full Article]Cambodia Student Trips,Laos Student Trips,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips,Student travelers,Teacher Travel Tips,Vietnam Student Trips