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
Reflections from Students Matthew Alessio and Meghan Babla
South to North - Day TwoFor our first full day in Vietnam, we started the day at 7:30am with breakfast at the hotel. We were all jet lagged yesterday, so the full night's sleep was very welcome. Then we took the bus to the War Remnants Museum, which was a collection of artifacts and photos from the Vietnam War. It… [Read Full Article]Global Education,Live Learn Travel,Political Thoughts,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student Community Service,Student travelers,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
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
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