Know Before You Go App!
I am often approached on how to travel safely and when asked, I always suggest that travelers should learn as much about their destination prior to traveling. I usually follow that advice with a reminder of an important message our own State Department share: “know the laws in the country you plan to visit.” To help all travels do just that, back in October of 2011, the State Department released an App that helps you complete both of these important steps and much more. Continue Reading »
Sowing the Seeds for a Fantastic Program
Check out this blog by Nicola Balmain, as she recounts her recent visit to Japan to put the finished touches on the Spirit of Japan service program. Part reflection, part travel journal, part inspiration; it's a great read. Continue Reading »
Holi: A Time for Colors and Family
Spring is here. Birds are singing, frost is thawing to reveal new life, and snow shovels are preparing for their annual hibernation. But in India, the season is making an entirely different entrance—cue Holi, the flamboyant, vibrant festival of colors. Yet there’s more to Holi than the dye and parties; it’s a time for families to reunite and celebrate together, according to Balu Menon, our Indian worldwide partner. Here’s Balu's firsthand take on the holiday. Continue Reading »
Alumni Spotlight: Meghan Kendle
"Through my travels, whether local or international, I am constantly learning. The world is my classroom and my education will never end." Continue Reading »
Keep Your New Year's Resolution Alive with Duolingo
Is your new year's resolution to learn a foreign language hitting a wall? We’d like to direct your attention to is Duolingo—the clever intersection of crowd-sourcing, translation, and language learning. It’s currently in the beta phase, and is well worth keeping an eye on. Continue Reading »