The Shanti Crew has made it to Delhi!
After many hours in the air and an adventurous layover in Hong Kong, we got word that the Shanti crew has safely landed in Delhi. They are on their way to get some much needed rest before diving in to orientation tomorrow. Despite being sleepy, everyone seems enthusiastic and excited and we can’t wait to hear more adventures soon!… Read More
After an early morning and then a delayed flight, I just received word that the Cuba group has arrived safely in Santiago de Cuba! They were picked up from the airport and are now en route to Baracoa. They are looking forward to some rest when they get there and then to diving in to their orientation. They are very excited to have arrived! Stay tuned as in the coming… Read More
I heard from the leaders late last night that they arrived safely and were already off to get their first batch of pad thai! The group is in high spirits and more to come soon.… Read More
From all over the USA, the Cuba students have all made it safely to Miami and are together as a group for the first time! They are checked in to their hotel and are settling in for the night before an early morning tomorrow! Everyone is excited and happy to finally meet one another. We wish them much learning, laughter, joy and adventure over the next three months! Stay tuned… Read More
They are all checked in at their hostel in Christchurch, have already hit the food carts for food, and are diving into fun orientation as we speak. More to come soon!… Read More
I just heard from Simon and Lolly that the group has successfully made their way through customs and is currently en route to Raglan to being their orientation! They are sleepy but excited. More to come soon 🙂… Read More
Good afternoon friends and family of the Nkula crew.
We’ve received word from Mary and Adam that the Nkula crew has safely arrived in Entebbe, Uganda. They are on their way to the hostel where they will get some sleep and rest before orientation begins tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone for your support!… Read More
After a night of travel, we’ve received word that the QUETZAL crew has arrived in Nicaragua. They were picked up from the airport in a lovely Nicaraguan bus, and just arrived at their hostel in Masaya, where they are sitting down for brunch! They are tired, but happy to be there. They are looking forward to some food, some rest, and then to dive into orientation. Stay tuned for more… Read More
We’ve just received word from Mary and Adam that the entire Nkula crew is now together in Amsterdam! They are a little sleepy after their trans-Atlantic journey, but excited to be all together and about to board their plane to Uganda.
Stay posted for more over the coming days as they dive into their East African adventures.… Read More
From all over the USA, the Central America QUETZAL students have made it safely to LAX and are together as a group for the first time! They are checked in for their flight to Nicaragua, and are getting ready to head through security and begin their journey together. Everyone is excited, and happy to finally meet one another. We wish them much learning, laughter, joy and adventure over the next… Read More
Good evening family and “fans” of the Fall 2016 Shiva crew!
We just received word that all of the students have successfully met up with Jon and Anya in the San Francisco airport and are waiting to board their flight on to Hong Kong, and then off to India. Based on the pictures it looks like they are having a blast already, and we wish them smooth travels. Stay tuned… Read More
Good evening friends and “fans” of the Fall 2016 Shanti crew!
We are happy to report that our North American students have successfully met up with Chris and Kate in the San Francisco airport and just passed through security now. They are all excited for this next leg of the journey to Hong Kong and then on to Delhi where they will meet their final group member and begin their… Read More
Good evening family and friends of the Fall 2016 Southeast Asia groups!
We are happy to report that all of the Sabai students have met up with Sheldon and Dianne in the San Francisco airport. Their flight for Honk Kong is on time and everyone is excited for this next leg of the journey! Stay tuned throughout these travel days and we wish them a smooth flight on their way… Read More
The Hongoi Group has officially come together at last…after traveling far and wide from all around North America. They are together as a group for the first time! They are checked in for their flight to New Zealand and are getting ready to head through security and begin their journey together. Everyone is excited, and happy to finally meet one another. We wish them much learning, laughter, joy and adventure… Read More
The Walkabout Group has officially come together at last…after traveling far and wide from all around North America. They are together as a group for the first time! They are checked in for their flight to New Zealand and are getting ready to head through security and begin their journey together. Everyone is excited, and happy to finally meet one another. We wish them much learning, laughter, joy and adventure… Read More
After many long hours of travel, we’ve received word that the INTI crew has safely arrived in Quito. They are heading for their hostel, where everyone is excited to get some rest and then dive in to orientation tomorrow. Stay tuned for more over the next few days!… Read More
Good afternoon families and fans of the Fall 2016 Nkula group!
The first half of the Nkula group has successfully reunited in the San Fran airport and is currently boarding their plane for Amsterdam. Everyone is in good spirits, and excited to meet the remaining five students in Amsterdam before heading on to Uganda. Stay tuned for more updates and we wish them smooth journeys!
Avy & the Carpe Diem… Read More
Good morning! We just received word from Rachel and David that the group arrived safely in Guatemala this morning. They’ve got their bags and are now en route to the city of Quetzaltenango, where they will be doing their orientation for the next 4 days, and then continuing there with Spanish classes and homestays. They are happy to have arrived and looking forward to settling in. Check the blog again… Read More
Hello everyone!
Greetings from Portland—David and Rachel here. It is a sunny autumnal day and we are planning our incredible semester. We have been digging through our itinerary and we are getting pumped to meet you all and fly to Guatemala next week!
Here are some things to keep in mind in your last few days at home:
-Pack light! Follow the list Carpe Diem gave you and you’ll be… Read More
Hola Amigos!
Michelle and Kevin here posting from Portland where we’ve been preparing for our (awesome) semester in Cuba! We hope you’re all as excited as we are! We’ve been looking over the itinerary and finalizing the details and it’s safe to say we’re in for a one of a kind experience! Be sure to reach out to us with any questions you might have as you pack and prepare… Read More
