Here are some ideas to get your started. Choose from a variety of packages (land + air). Tours & volunteer projects can be customized to align with your groups' goals as well as the participants' skill sets. Don't forget, you can add a volunteer or sightseeing component to any trip.
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Contact our Tour department for more ideas or to create your own custom tour!
Ho Chi Minh is the largest & most populous city in Vietnam as well as one of its blooming metropolises. It is a prosperous economic center & a gem for Vietnam’s tourist industry. The city proper has been very successful in its commercial, infrastructural & institutional development, but there are segments of Ho Chi Minh’s residents who remain marginalized from the city’s achievements. These less fortunate populations continue to rely on the good will of volunteers to help better their communities & well being. Note: We have grouped available projects into a broad category based on the scope of their work. However, many of these programs overlap in their overall goals & objectives or go beyond the work listed here. So, if you are interested in a particular projects or tasks, please inquire more about specific projects & itineraries.
During this program, students will learn how perspective informs “truth & accuracy.” American students will collaborate with their Vietnamese counterparts on journalism assignments that will represent multiple perspectives. The group will find & write stories aimed at helping Americans better understand contemporary Vietnam & its people. Prior to the trip, students will gain a basic understanding of the Vietnam War through the ten-part, 18-hour documentary film series “The Vietnam War.” Much of our time in country will then be devoted to understanding the Vietnamese point of view of the “American War” (as it’s known in Vietnam).
Southeast Asia is becoming more popular as a tourist destination. Its exotic culture, brightly colored temples & natural beauty would entice even the most seasoned traveler. The Cambodian temples alone will amaze you. They don't call Angkor Wat a Wonder of the World for nothing! This program is only available for groups of 10 or more at this time.
Home to the breathtaking Victoria Falls is a place called Livingstone, Zambia. Within this African community are many life-changing opportunities in which volunteers can participate. Choose one or more of the specialized programs, which include education, medical, & sports, & touch the life of a Livingstone local forever. Minimal recommended length of stay is 10 days.
The population of lions in Africa has drastically declined over just the last three decades. However, conservation efforts are being made inside Antelope Park in Zimbabwe. Be a part of an amazing program that nurtures lions & later releases them into the wild. Minimal recommended length of stay is 10 days.
Experience the essence of Zimbabwe’s culture & nature on this exciting & memorable trip. Walk with the lions in Antelope Park, discover the wildlife of Hwange National Park under the moonlight, & marvel at the breathtaking Victoria Falls. You’ll also have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of locals as you participate in volunteer projects in Harare & Gweru. You don’t want to miss this uniquely awesome adventure!
Discover the beauty of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. A sight so exquisite, David Livingstone described it as “Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight.” Daily departures from Johannesburg.
This virtual faculty-led program is an exploration of culture, community, identity politics & social justice in the context of Zimbabwe. Students will examine the country’s colonial history & investigate the impact(s) it has had on the evolution of Zimbabwean society. This sample program can be tailored to fit the faculty leader's needs, or we can design an individualized program for a particular focus.
