I’m always impressed by the kindness of strangers. Sometimes in a world full of such turmoil, one forgets to believe it exists. But it does. You just have to pay attention. I’ve noticed a handful of random acts of kindness lately. Either they’re happening more frequently or[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Peace Corps’
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee
What is it about world travelers bad-mouthing their countries of origin? Is it out of shame, or do they really dislike their home country that much? Did I miss something in the secret World Traveler Handbook? I cannot tell you how many countless times I have come across various travelers / vol[...]
January 27th, 2010 - 6:10 pm § in Ecuador
From College to Crisis and Back: Starting Again in Ecuador
Saludos desde Ecuador! My name is Dan Malin, I am 22 years old and a recent graduate of the George Washington University with a B.A. in International Affairs. I am also just starting out as the new intercultural coordinator at the Intag Spanish School, one of several projects managed by a nonprofit [...]
“Are You Peace Corps?”
As a foreigner meeting a resident of Southern Belize, the first question asked is always, “Are you Peace Corps?” Initially this came as a shock to me: I had never visited anywhere so impoverished that the mere presence of an American was automatically associated with volunteer work. Afte[...]
