Two Days in Alexandria, Egypt, 1/2009
1/17 Helloooo from Alexandria! Internet will be limited here as we don’t get it in our hotel, so we will only be online on random early mornings when we can reach the American Center (the...
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Perspective
It was the fall of my junior year and I just found out that I would be going to Uganda...
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Iberostar – Profile Of A Family-Friendly Resort Company
Iberostar, the brand behind all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, and other countries, has both a storied history and a high rate of approval from vacationing families.
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Dakar And Goree Island – African-American Heritage In Senegal
Dakar and the slave trade port of Goree Island, both in Senegal, are within easy reach of the U.S. and offer unforgettable experiences in cultural tourismI must confess, I’ve always thought...
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Baghdad Interrupted
Hello…as some of you know, the bombings of October 25th in Baghdad were a close call for us. The 2nd, larger bomb went off across the street from the hotel where...
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Changing Party Scene: Baghdad Year 1
So what does one actually DO in Baghdad? It’s somewhat different for those who live in the International Zone (IZ), and those who live outside. For those in IZ, it is possible to take...
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Zambia – The REAL Africa
Surrounded by the orange colored sand roads, barefoot children run as fast as they can to simply hold my hand. All at once...
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Wait where am I going?
Wait where am i going? Those were my thoughts as the plane left the runway of Dulles Airport, Virginia. I couldn't believe that I, Alyssa Girkins, would be traveling to Kigali, Rwanda with my church...
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