Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Luang Brabang: Reflections on a Journey through Laos
Laguna Blanca School in Laos Founder and head of PWT, Alethea Tyner Paradis, muses on the end of a journey through living history and the hope for future peace and healing. Breezy riverside Luang Prabang is a refreshing cleanse for our war-conscious-weary souls. The heart of downtown is cradled by the lazy S-curves of the Mekong River, bamboo bridges and boats… [Read Full Article]Laos Student Trips,Live Learn Travel,Teacher Highlights
Monday, April 09th, 2012
Living Legacies: the Human Cost of the "Secret War"
Laguna Blanca School in Laos A special guest blog by PWT's founder, Alethea Tyner Paradis, reflects on the lingering effects of the CIA's "Secret War" in Laos, while traveling with a group of students through Xien Khuang and the Plain of Jars. We travel the bomb-riddled mountains riding aloft in our air-conditioned private bus, views of a struggling existence rolling along like… [Read Full Article]Laos Student Trips,Political Thoughts,Student Community Service
Monday, April 02th, 2012
Laguna Blanca Students Support Lao UXO Victim’s Children – April 2012
Laguna Blanca School in Laos Dori Shimoda, founder of Give Children a Choice, guest blogs about his experience in Laos meeting the Laguna Blanca students traveling with Peace Works Travel.Barbara and I were very fortunate (and we thank our good friend Fred Branfman for the introduction) to have met Ms. Alethea Paradis. She’s an attorney, turned teacher, turned entrepreneur who… [Read Full Article]Global Education,Laos Student Trips,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student Community Service,Teacher Highlights
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