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 | Nov 29, 2024 | Behind the Scenes at GCAC
Global citizens, according to OXFAM, are aware of and understand the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community, and work with others to make our planet more equal, fair and sustainable. However, a trip abroad does not...
by JHill | Oct 16, 2024 | Behind the Scenes at GCAC, Travel Tips
Multigenerational travel is a personal and professional interest of Jennifer Sutherland-Miller, an educational innovator with more than 20 years of experience helping create world class education outside the walls of a classroom and in more than 50 countries. She is a...
by JHill | Oct 11, 2024 | Behind the Scenes at GCAC, Travel Tips
A recent travel service learning program from Tennessee to Guatemala included takeaways for future short-term international volunteers. Beyond the purchased handwoven cloths, aching shoulders from paddleboarding at sunrise, and photos captured on the hiking trail, the...
