by Marcus Kahn, Greenheart Travel Independent Homestay Abroad Participant in England

When I arrived at Bath I biked along the canal path which connects Bristol and Bath. Houseboats lined the cement wall which contained the canal, and old guys fished off of them, laughing at jokes that were spoken to fast for me to understand. Read more...

by Christine Rheem, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Abroad Participant in Ecuador

Before my trip to volunteer in Ecuador, people asked me how I thought it was going to be and I had no answer for them. The fact that I was going to be living in another country didn’t register in my head until I looked out the airplane window and saw the bright lights of Quito. I´m glad that I didn’t have any assumptions about anything, because Ecuador has already surpassed any sort of expectations I could have had. Read more...

 by Marcus Kahn, Greenheart Travel Independent Homestay Abroad Participant in England

I went out on a bike ride with the my host family, and another family they are friends with. According to Luka (Adam's abnormally tall friend) we had biked 14 miles. With Rob, and his friend Mike navigating we wound up though the hills and into neighboring parishes. Some of the houses up there were amazing: sitting on a couple acres of land, and made of the signature Cotswold Stone which is so coveted in these parts. Read more...

by Kalie McQuillen, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Abroad Participant in Kenya

Tonight is my last night at Tania. When this started, I couldn't even picture this day in my head. Now it is here, right in front of me. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. It was just like everyone said, the beginning will drag on, then the time will fly by. My bags are packed on the spare bed. My backpack for the coast is waiting to be filled completely. The shelves are bare and everything is stowed away. Read more...

by Colleen McCollum, Greenheart Travel High School Abroad participant in Japan

It could have been any day, the day I thought about studying abroad in Japan. It was a flicker through my mind, an interesting concept to ponder. I browsed the internet leisurely, seeking to find out what it took to be an exchange student. That day probably changed the course of my life. Read more...

by Morgann Lyles, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Abroad Participant in Benin

Browse through more photos of Morgann's adventure in Benin. Read more...

 by Morgann Lyles, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Abroad Participant in Benin

Based on my month in Benin, here are some things I learned:

1.) There is nothing in the world like a cold bottle of water.
2.) Start every day with adventure in mind. Never expect the same old routine! Sometimes a change of plan presents an amazing, new opportunity.
3.) A smile, a handshake, and a kind word can be the best medicine, even when you don’t speak the same language.  Read more...

 by Kalie McQuillen, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Abroad Participant in Kenya

I have been volunteering every day with the special class and particularly with Grace most days. However, I still volunteer with all of the other children. Last week she was able to sign her ABCs without help and I was so excited. Now I just have to keep trying to get her to progress.Read more...

 by Marcus Kahn, Greenheart Travel Homestay Abroad Participant in England

 Last Monday I started going to Cotswold Archaeology in Kemble, England. It is a train and a bus ride from Stroud, situated in an industrial park enveloped by an airfield. On arriving at the train station Monday morning I was greeted by a smiling Sylvia Warman. She is the angelic figure specializing in animal bones who not only allowed me to volunteer at Cotswold Archaeology, but also covered for me with the English border control, and was more than happy to pick me up on her way to work. Read more...

 by Kalie McQuillen, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Participant in Kenya

One girl Grace (who is so adorable it hurts) is deaf. She has been at Tania for two months and this is her first time in school. She is around 10 years old. She can’t add, count, read, or do the ABC’s. It is so frustrating because I want so badly for her and the other children to understand. I came here thinking I may end up being so mad at America for being so privileged, but really I’m just so thankful for my education. Read more...

 by Ashley Kline, Greenheart Travel Internship Abroad Participant in Ireland

This past Sunday on a break from my internship, I went to a town called Howth, Ireland. Oh my goodness is was absolutely gorgeous!! It is right on the coast about 30 minutes from Dublin. The views are amazing and you can see for miles and miles into the Irish Sea. There are many things to do in Howth, my friends and I did the cliff walk around the mountains. It takes about two hours; it is so worth it. Read more...

 by Kalie McQuillen, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Abroad Participant in Kenya

Well it has been an interesting time so far in Kenya, as I’m sure you can imagine. I am healing well and got my stitches out yesterday. I’ll be very glad to not have to deal with the doctors here anymore. My back is feeling better, I’ll just have a good looking scar. When anyone asks me about it I’ll just say “you should see the scar I left on the truck.” Read more...

 by Kalie McQuillen, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Abroad Participant in Kenya

I heard a honk and all of a sudden I was on the ground and many people were around me. “Oh my God” I thought, “I have just been hit by a truck.” Read more...

by Kalie McQuillen, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Participant in Kenya

I started my Kenyan volunteer project at Tania today. I was volunteering with deaf children and I must say they have big personalities. They were so great to work with and so sweet. Tomorrow I am working with special needs kids; after that I will be doing creative arts and P.E for various upper levels (grades 4 to 8). That will be an adventure given that I have to make all of the plans. Read more...

 by Kalie McQuillen, Greenheart Travel Volunteer Participant in Kenya

There are still many things that I have to get used to here in Kenya. Like right now for example, the electricity is out and this is not an uncommon occurrence. This morning I waited.. and waited… and waited some more for the shower water to warm up. Unfortunately, my patience was in vain. I see how lucky I am to be an American citizen, we really live in luxury there. Read more...