Monday, March 24th, 2014
Emma Willard School Exploring Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Daniela and Josephine in Phnom PenhDaniela and Josephine at the Royal Palace.Claire, Josephine and Abby in the Royal Palace garden.Our Guest House in Phnom PenhOut and about in Phnom PenhCambodia Living Arts performance at the National MuseumCooking Lessons and SwimmingVisit to the Tonle Bati Seametrey Children's Center.On to Siem Reap next!All photographs courtesy of Emma Willard travelers. [Read Full Article]Cambodia Student Trips,Education Travel,Emma Willard Cambodia 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel,Student Community Service,Student Spring break program
Thursday, March 28th, 2013
Investigative Journalism - A Day in Pictures
A sampling of photos represent the magical discoveries of our adventure. As we conclude our last day in Xieng Khuang and prepare for the 6+ hour long bus ride to Luang Prabang, the following snapshots provide a glimpse of the exceptional experiences we've enjoyed in the Laotian highlands.Our intrepid video instructors Jeff Macintyre of ABC News and Cheri Gaulke of… [Read Full Article]Global Community,Global Education,Laos Student Trips,Student Community Service
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Sapa O' Chau and Community Power
Read the latest Rice Roots newsletter from Sapa O'Chau, one of our amazing service learning partners in Vietnam. Sapa O'Chau provides education to the ethnic minority girls and boys from the villages surrounding Sapa who would otherwise have limited access to educational opportunities beyond the age of ten. [Read Full Article]Global Community,Peace Works Travel,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student Community Service
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Cambodian Landmine Museum - Partner Highlight
Our Peace Works Travel students learn and fund-raise on behalf of the Cambodian Landmine Museum. CLM is an educational center for tourists to learn more about the consequences of landmines and Aki Ra’s noble work. Administrated by the incredible husband and wife team, Bill and Jill Morse, CLM serves as a global community resource. In addition to providing an interactive… [Read Full Article]Cambodia Student Trips,Global Community,Student Community Service
Thursday, July 19th, 2012
A look at UXOs and an interview with Legacies of War
Bombed regions are highlighted in red and yellowWhat's a UXO, anyway? Unexploded Ordinances (UXOs) is a term used to describe military armaments (bombs, landmines, hand grenades, bullets, etc.) that were armed and launched with the intent to kill, but which, due to design or malfunction, never detonated. These "duds" range in all shapes and sizes and while some are clearly bombs,… [Read Full Article]Global Community,Political Thoughts,Student Community Service