I would’ve never thought that I’d actually get selected to travel to Brazil to study its culture. For months, the applicants for the traveling program with Brotherhood/Sistersol did projects and participated in different activities to see who would be a good fit to go to Brazil. I knew that once I was chosen, my life [...]

During Spring Break 2012, I was given the opportunity to travel to Sevilla, Spain and spend a whole week there. Here’s a quick summary of Spain in my eyes. The People I arrived at Spain at around 12 o’clock p.m. CEST, meaning it was around 3 in the afternoon back in Illinois. I was so [...]

  Acapulco serves not only as a popular tourist attraction, but as a major sea port that runs through the Panama Canal. Acapulco is known by many, but what hidden treasures it holds have yet to be discovered by tourist. In Acapulco, the history is timeless, the culture is captivating, the food is delicious, and [...]

Population: Approximately 616,000 Language: Spanish Climate: Varies from tropical to desert Religion: Roman Catholic Economy: Agriculture, Industry, Tourism In the state of Guerrero on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, lies the beautiful and mesmerizing Acapulco, Mexico. Surrounded by clear blue waters and the Sierra Madre to the east, Acapulco serves not only as a popular [...]

One of the most enchanting places to visit in the Caribbean is the Dominican Republic. Located on the island of Hispaniola and east of Haiti, the Dominican Republic is a beautiful country with rich culture. It was first inhabited by Taino natives until the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. Santo Domingo, the country’s capital, [...]

Facts About Puerto Rico: Location – South of Florida National Anthem – “La Borinquena” National Bird – Stripe-Headed Tanager National Flower – Puerto Rican Hibiscus Tourism Motto – ¡Puerto Rico lo hace major! (Puerto Rico does it better!) Currency – Same as U. S. Dollar (Puerto Rico is part of the U. S.)   <strong>History:</strong> [...]

Interesting fact: The air in Mexico City used to be among the cleanest but changed to the most polluted in the span of a generation. Historical fact: Mexico City was founded in 1521 by Hernán Cortés (a Spanish conquistador) in the middle of a lake on the ruins the Aztec Empire. Famous figure or entertainer [...]

As the seat belt sign turns on and the airplane begins to descend, the island floats into view, first, the clear turquoise water and the light sandy beaches and next, the lush vegetation and rolling peaks and valleys of the inland mountains peak through the clouds. No wonder Puerto Ricans claim the name “the island [...]

Editor’s note: This is the second piece of a two-part article. The first part was published in January 2007. The adults of the Shacay community are so generous. The families took turns serving us meals everyday. Amazing, considering the little they have for themselves. I was a bit worried about this the whole time. They [...]

Choose your own adventure! Where do you want to go? Imagine hiking in the mountains, laying out on the beach, and exploring the rainforest! It’s amazing to think that you can do this in one country but you can. Peru, a country slightly smaller in size than the state of Alaska, is home to the [...]