What do you see here? Is that cloud of dust in the distance a NASA rover, wandering the barren grounds of Mars? Not quite…its an adventure awaiting travelers bold enough to break from the well trodden path. A unique wonder of nature hidden in the expanses of the Arabian desert, nestled between war zones, ancient … Read more
Contents of this Guide to Amman Overview of Amman, Jordan Amman,the capital of the Middle Eastern country of Jordan, nestled between Israel,Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Though Amman itself may seem less than exciting, the city is the gateway to some spectacular sites and a true Arabian experience. Petra, Wadi Rum, and experiencing Arabian culture … Read more
Amazing food, hundreds of years of architecture, and never ending nightlife sit sandwiched between the mountains and the sea. Whether you have a day, a week, or a year, Barcelona sightseeing, food, and nightlife is worth it. My Adventurous side says: I could urban hike through the hills and and swim in the until the sun … Read more
More from the Series: Adventures as a Global Volunteer – Lesvos and the Refugee Crisis Preface: Voluntourism – What Is It, and Why to Avoid It Part 1: The Beginning. The Reasons. The Dilemma Part 2: Teaching English, Serving Coffee, Going Solo Part 3: Translating in Moria Refugee Camp, Steps from Hell, and the Meaning … Read more
Just as I thought my days on Lesvos were becoming slow and predictable, the worst happened – a riot in the refugee camp between Kurds and Arabs exploded. Unwilling to exist in another war, the Kurds fled Moria Camp, walking 10 kilometers in the middle of the night holding everything they owned. For the … Read more
A Note from Carlos: Teachers and Educators – Thank you. What you do is invaluable. I want to open this with a thank you. Thank you to educators of all kinds, teachers, administrators, and facilitiators. Official and unofficial. Thank you for dedicating your life to the pursuit of building minds and empowering people with knowledge. … Read more
Moria Camp, on Lesvos Greece, is arguably the worst refugee camp in Europe. By chance, I was lucky enough to pick up a week long volunteering job translating for patients at a medical clinic. I dealt with their pent up frustrations, pains, and emotions in the process of translating. I listened to the sources of … Read more
As I settled into Lesvos and learned the situation, I realized very quickly that the need for “spotting refugee boats” was long past. The need was no longer to help disoriented refugees off of boats and onto to Greek beaches. The need was now empowerment through knowledge and skills and recovery from past atrocities … Read more
In the first part of my adventure of volunteering to help in the refugee crisis on Lesvos, I answer the question “why volunteer?”, I get honest about the risks of volunteerism, and I become acquainted with the island that is home to the worst refugee camp in Europe and the precarious situation it exists … Read more
Just Starting our “Experiencing Everest Series”? Then jump to our Everest page and start from Part 1 “Why go to Everest”. A Morning in Pheriche and the shadow of the Himalays The sensation felt almost weird. Warm air hitting my face. A soft bed beneath me. Waking up in the Edelweiss Lodge had not disappointed. … Read more