Emma and I went into town, and I visited her school. Schools are mostly gender separated in Ireland, and all students have to wear uniforms. This was a shock to me, as I come from a public school system. For lunch we had popcorn chicken that was put inside french bread like it was a sub. I have been trying to find some place ever since to do this for me in America. Read more...

 by Jessica Barney, Greenheart Travel Independent Homestay Participant

Emma and I took the 7:10 train to spend the day in Dublin, Ireland. From the train station, we walked to National Museum of History. We were there too early, so we went into the cafe and had tea and a danish (a croissant with chocolate chips). After the museum, we took the Luas to Dublin Castle, and took the tour there. After the 12:00 tour at Dublin Castle, Emma and I went to Temple Bar, and ate at The Quay. Read more...

by Jessica Barney, Greenheart Travel Independent Homestay Participant

I woke up to the smell of an Irish breakfast or Irish fry. An Irish fry is sausage, baked beans, toast, eggs, ham and tea, of course. It was delicious, my friends from home would have been in heaven. After breakfast Catharina, Emma, Kavya, and I (Kate had to work) went to the JFK Park in New Ross. It was beautiful, and everything looked so green to me, after being buried in snow for the past few months at home. Read more...

by Jessica Barney, Greenheart Travel Independent Homestay Participant

 by Jill Robinson

Teaching English overseas has always been a fascinating travel option for me, and the latest addition to our Greenheart Travel programs offers some perks that made me do a double-take, some mental math and a slight open-mouth stare as I listened to my colleague give me the run-down of our Teach in South Korea program. Read more...

 by Jill Robinson

Although Jessica Barney spent only a week in Ireland, she was able to pack in a lot of activity, while transforming herself in the process. Within the first few days, Jessica had already explored the Irish countryside, met all of her host mother’s side of the family and dyed her hair red. Read more...