by JHill | Jan 13, 2025 | Cuba
With a shrug of the shoulder and a quick wink, Yaniel Luis Alvarez proclaims, ‘That’s Cuba.” Often referring to the numerous shortages – gas, water, food, medicine, pay – he is also summarizing what makes his tour company Discover Viñales so highly rated on Trip...
by JHill | Jan 13, 2025 | Cuba
Casa Colonial at the Arco de Belen in Havana boasts bright blue painted doors contrasting with the yellow stucco of the courtyard walls for each of the well-appointed rooms. Those doors may present a challenge with their older locks and keys, but with the beauty and...
by JHill | Sep 19, 2024 | Behind the Scenes at GCAC, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
As more states are investing in high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, educators are turning to real-life experiences such as work-based learning. However, another choice exists. Travel service learning through volunteer or study abroad programs...
by JHill | Dec 4, 2023 | Cuba
MARTIN, TN – When Dr. Lynn Alexander retired from the University of Tennessee at Martin in June, “slowing down” was not on the itinerary. Instead, she’s filled her days with international travel and is committed to making that possible for students in her adopted home...
by JHill | Nov 28, 2023 | Cuba, UC Rotary Club Student Travel Program, Union City Rotary
Union City, Tenn.— A group of Obion County students has been selected to take part in the Union City Rotary Club’s student travel program in 2024. The students, who are from South Fulton High School, Obion County Central High School, Union City High School or are...
by JHill | Nov 1, 2023 | Behind the Scenes at GCAC, Cuba, Press Release
DRESDEN/UNION CITY, TN – Julie Hill has more than 27 years of experience as a music educator, scholar, performer, lecturer, administrator, and non-profit arts leader/advocate. And a recent exploratory excursion to Cuba had the Union City resident tapping into all...
