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Dominican RepublicDominican Republic

The Crew

 Ed. Note: I sent this to all of these people for approval before publishing…that doesn’t mean they liked it…they just OKed it to be on the internet. I figured you guys should know a little about the cast of most of my wonderful little adventures, so here ... read more

Chris Vazquez

BrazilBrazil

Asa Delta

I jumped off the cliff. And flew.  When I landed, I said:no language has words to describe this.  I only share the taste of flight through the aftermath.    Eyelids shut, I stood on the beach listening to the sea.  It´s growl ever closer but fleeing before attack.  My ... read more

Christina Briscoe

GreeceGreece

A Secret Room Full of Immigrants

Greece is the gateway to Europe and recently, I got an up close look at what it takes to get inside. For many immigrants, Greece is the first stop on their journey to what they hope will be a better life. I've gotten a unique perspective on immigration in ... read more

Christopher Duffy

BelgiumBelgium

Bruges- Simply Beautiful

 Imagine a small European city from the 1800s with narrow, cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, glass-water canals, a magnificent central square and a neo-gothic cathedral that can be seen rising above the buildings from almost anywhere in the city. This is Bruges. Of course, tourism has become the primary income for ... read more

Gretchen Mahan

ThailandThailand

Taking the Leap

 My interest in pharmacology was born on the beaches of Manabí, Ecuador.  I was staying in a family-run inn outside of the tiny town of Canoa, the type of place that encouraged lively dinner discussions among its guests.  One evening, my friend Jenny and I ate with a family from ... read more

Jordan Calmes

ChinaChina

Quirks, Cars, and Walls

Well, imagine that! Three weeks have flown by and I’m just now getting to my first blog post. It has been quite the whirlwind getting settled down in Xi'an. I'm not really sure what I expected to find when I came to China, but what I've ... read more

Cali Livingstone

Dominican RepublicDominican Republic

How to Build a Latrine

 Ever built a latrine? No? You should try it sometime.  Last weekend, the group (see following post) and I made our way to the wonderful community of Alta Mira, a small community in the mountains between Puerta Plata and Santiago.  There, we undertook the task of building three latrines.  Sounds ... read more

Chris Vazquez

Dominican RepublicDominican Republic

Not a dump, just happens to be right next to one

Hello there friends!  I’m back, and as you can see, there are some wonderful pictures to illustrate some of my previous adventures on Facebook.  If you’re not a member of Facebook, shoot me an email and I’ll send you a link. Well, I have been busier than ... read more

Chris Vazquez

BrazilBrazil

Reflections on the praia

I involuntarily got my first tattoo today. When I was sleeping on the beach, a newspaper blew over onto my side.  I've been contemplating my navel for the last 10 minutes trying to figure out what it says.   It's a good thing the print from the book I ... read more

Christina Briscoe

SenegalSenegal

Running Your Mouth

Sometimes I get frustrated with how measured American politicians are when they step in front of a podium to drop their rhetoric. 'Where is the authenticity? Say what you mean!' My discontent with the systemic oratory restraint of our representatives has recently been quelled by the flip side of the ... read more

Amy Rizzotto

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