The Lonely Planet describes El Salvador as “a country of beautiful beaches, dramatic scenery, and friendly people.”
While this is no doubt true, El Salvador is also marred with poverty and suffering. Child labor is prevalent, as many young children need to go to work in order to survive, and often provide for their families.
Ever wondered [...]
When you think of the country of El Salvador several things seem to come to mind if your know a little history on that portion of the world. War, poverty, corruption, & surfing are the biggest headlines that usually make up El Salvador.
El Salvador does have its own nasty history what country doesn’t I want [...]
Unequal distribution of wealth and a rapid population growth have given Guatemala one of the highest poverty rates in Latin America despite the highest GDP in Central America. More than 75 percent of the national population lives below the poverty line and this is even more severe among the rural and indigenous population.
Guatemala’s income is [...]
Located in Central America, Guatemala shares borders with Mexico in the north/northwest, El Salvador in the south, Honduras in the southeast, and Belize in the northeast. The southwest of Guatemala is the Pacific coastline, while east has a tiny slice of the Caribbean. Volunteering in Guatemala is can be both self-rewarding as well as self-satisfying. [...]
Ecuador is situated in the Northwestern side of South America and along the Pacific Ocean coastline. Ecuador is an extremely beautiful place like most of South America is and is home to the highest active volcano in the world – Cotopaxi. There are several UNESCO World Heritage Sites but the most popular place is the [...]
Ecuador may be considered a “hotspot,” but the tagline doesn’t refer to a Spring Break destination. Ecuador is one of the leading countries in the world at risk of losing its biodiversity, and with it the livelihoods, culture and identity of many Ecuadorians. Due mainly to the shrimp aquaculture industry, Ecuador’s precious mangroves are being [...]
The South Pacific has the popular holiday destinations of Fiji, Tahiti, Vanuato, Samoa, Cook Islands, Tonga and Easter Island. These islands have palm-fringed beaches, tropical forests, cascading waterfalls and rugged volcanic peaks. There is some great self catering holiday home accommodation available to rent on these islands.
The islands of Fiji and Tahiti in the South [...]
Are you an adult in the process of planning a Jamaica vacation? Whether you are traveling alone, with a group of friends, for a romantic getaway, or are planning the honeymoon of a lifetime, you should closely examine adult only resorts. Jamaica is home to a number of all-inclusive resorts that cater to guests. Adult [...]
Are you getting ready to plan your first trip to the island of Jamaica? If so, you will soon see that all-inclusive resorts and inclusive travel packages come highly rated and recommended. You usually get a better trip, it is easier to make your travel plans, and you should get a better value for your [...]
Have you recently decided that you would like to spend your honeymoon in Jamaica? If so, you have made the right choice. Jamaica is located in the beautiful Caribbean. This area is home to fun, sun, and romance galore. If you just recently decided on a Caribbean honeymoon, you may not have had time to [...]
Are you interested in having a destination wedding in Jamaica? If so, there are many important decisions you will have to make. To help you make those decisions, please continue reading on for helpful tips.
Passport. If you and your partner do not have valid passports, now is the time to start the process. It can [...]
Are you gearing up for your all-inclusive trip to Jamaica? If so, your travel arrangements should be set. Your flight is booked and you booked a stay at an all-inclusive resort. Right about now, you may think that the only thing left to do is pack. Yes, this is good, but why not take the [...]
My parents’ 1956 trip to Cuba happened quite by accident. They were going to New Orleans from their home in Fort Worth, Texas. Unfortunately, it rained all the way and continued to rain when they reached New Orleans. They decided to drive on to Keywest, Florida, where it was raining as well.
They learned they could [...]
If you are planning a trip to Jamaica, you have many overnight accommodation options. There are vacation rentals, hotels, and resorts. There is no shortage of all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica. Most come highly rated and recommended, but you want to have the vacation of your dreams. For that to happen, you must choose the perfect [...]
Are you in the process of planning your wedding? If so, a point will come when you start to focus on the honeymoon. After planning the wedding of your dreams, your honeymoon budget may be tight. Does that mean you need to stay close to home? Do you need to forego your dream of a [...]
When visiting the island of Jamaica some may find it overwhelming trying to decide which of the many attractions and activities they want to visit and take part in during their stay as there are so many fun and interesting things to do on the island. Out of the many attractions on offer, here are [...]
There are many reasons that Royal Caribbean is the best Caribbean cruise line in the world.  From their history to their current execution of the products they offer Royal Caribbean has everything you would expect from the best Caribbean cruise line in the world. The have cruises running all over the world and each brings [...]
For a top all inclusive family vacation to Cuba look no further than Hotel Playa Pesquero in Rafael Freyre
Choosing an all inclusive family vacation to Cuba can be tricky with so many to choose from, but by all accounts the Hotel Playa Pesquero in Rafael Freyre is worth close examination.
There are huge differences in opinions [...]
History of Costa Rica
Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica Spanish: Costa Rica or República de Costa Rica, pronounced [re?pu?likaðe?kosta?rika]), is a republic in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa [...]
Costa Rica leaders have historically invested in the nations future by providing all that its citizens need to thwart poverty. The people have been able to profit from a thriving export business and creating a nation where those investing in Costa Rica also prosper.
The beautiful Costa Rica Land is more than just a vacation [...]
Volunteer Abroad in Chile: Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering Abroad in Chile: Chile, the longest country in the World, claims almost 3000 miles of the Pacific shoreline. This is a land of contrasts and extremes; with glacial landscapes of Patagonia in the south and the heat of the famously dry Atacama Desert in the north
Troubled Nations Highlighted
“How many crimes need to be committed, how much evidence needs to be gathered, how much impunity will be given before the citizens in every country around the globe decide enough is enough?†writes Caryn West in her new book, The Trouble with the Alphabet: Through the Eyes of Innocence
I           INTRODUCTION  Washington, D.C., city and district, capital of the United States of America. The city of Washington has the same boundaries as the District of Columbia (D.C.), a federal territory established in 1790 as the site of the new nation’s permanent capital. Named after the first U.S. president, George
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This essay offers the complete history of the Turkic Muslim Tatar people, often called the Scourge of Europe because of their Jihad against local Slavic peoples (as it is historically interpreted by th
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Where does starvation exist in the world today? What are some of the causes of world hunger? Are citizens of developed countries donating monetarily to the ongoing relief efforts? In this article I will address these questions with the hope that by creating an understanding of the current world hunger situation, morally conscious individuals will [...]
TOURISM – A FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY
Creating Jobs and Wealth
Poverty alleviation has become an essential condition for peace, environmental conservation and sustainable development, besides being an ethical obligation in an affluent world, where the divide between poor and rich nations seems to have increased in recent years. There is a stronger evidence that tourism if [...]
The poor performance of African economies and economies where the people are of colour other than whites have prompted people to ask whether poverty is a black or a colour thing.
This question about poverty being a black thing has gained credence in many circles. This question is also asked about Africa because it is [...]
Everywhere you look online, and off line you find another cause or charity you could support. Everything from donating food to donating several thousand dollars for housing. There is a good reason behind these appeals, and something that should be supported. But, in these times of economic turmoil, how do you find the extra money [...]
Loulou Prince is a medsen fey (leaf doctor/herbalist and shaman) in Jacmel, a small Haitian town close to the border with the Dominican Republic. In his daily practice, he deals with a range of health problems typical of the area – from aches and cuts and bruises symptomatic of the hard toil in the fields [...]
As Tabitha Boonstra showed the children of La Esperanza in Honduras their picture on her digital camera, she could not believe their reaction.
‘They would come running up to you from wherever they were, and they’d be yelling ‘photo, photo!’ They’d stand there, and you would take their picture, then you’d show them on the back [...]
It happened in late September of 92, while I was in Buenos Aires that I decided to go back to Lima, Peru from where I knew I would go back to the United States but only after having captured that part of Peruvian life I had yet to really see.
The part I make reference [...]
Nicaragua is home to a rich and diverse set of geometrics, biodiversity and a stunning array of plants and animals. Nicaragua is one of the largest of the Latin American countries and is filled with 7 different types of forested lands. Each forested region of the country contains its own bio and ecological diversity. Â You [...]
As the toll on human life mounts in north Minneapolis, I am shocked that no action or verbal commentary has been offered by our “self-appointed†African-American leaders. The only time these leaders respond is when money is involved. These self-appointed leaders are poverty pimps, in my opinion. The dictionary defines “poverty pimp†as any self-appointed [...]
Haiti is a poverty-stricken land of urban overpopulation, bared hillsides and a people suffering the injuries of civil strife & oppression. It is as well a vibrant country of colourful art, wonderful music, cloud forests & an intensely spiritual people whose humor & passion are legendary.
Haiti’s clime is generally hot and humid, & temperatures [...]
Argentina’s economy has been rebounding since its near collapse in 2001, with an impressive growth rate of about 8% since Kirchner took office. Argentina has played a positive role in promoting human rights and democratic institutions in the hemisphere, particularly in Haiti. Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly educated population, a [...]
Men all over the world want to marry a Russian woman, but they are scared of the various legal procedures that might be needed after the marriage. There could be a lot of administrative things to be looked into, and even hassles in bringing your wife home, getting a Visa for her, changing her residential [...]
Bolivar, is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil on the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina on the south, and Chile and Peru on the west. Bolivia is the second poorest country in Latin America, after Haiti.
Throughout the countries colonial history, Bolivia was known as Upper Peru, until after [...]
If you’re going to visit any of the Caribbean islands, you might want to find out from Caribbean tourism if there are any requirements or restrictions for the island you are visiting. People often neglect to prepare properly for their trips, making for some interesting situations with customs and other international officials.
While a majority of [...]
Haiti, in the West Indies, occupies the western third of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic.
A tiny tropical island sits in the Caribbean, decorated with palm trees and colourful flowers. Its mountains stand majestically looking down upon sandy beaches and green valleys. There are no tourist resorts dotting the [...]
Situated off the coast of Honduras, Roatan is one of the three Bay Islands, and is the undiscovered secret of vacationers from the colder North and South American locations that are looking for a tropical vacation destination with a variety of water activities, un-crowded white, soft powdered beaches, and inexpensive hotels and restaurants.
Roatan is a [...]
Situated off the coast of Honduras, Roatan is one of the three Bay Islands, and is the undiscovered secret of vacationers from the colder North and South American locations that are looking for a tropical vacation destination with a variety of water activities, un-crowded white, soft powdered beaches, and inexpensive hotels and restaurants.
Roatan is a [...]