Written by Lindsey Berk, 2014 Guatemala: From Seed to Shelf “Eating is an agricultural act.” - Wendell Berry, American novelist, activist, cultural critic, and farmer We seem to have forgotten that. At least, I had forgotten that until I left my corporate job and my NYC apartment in 2011...
What's the best way to ring in the new year? ...
Spanish lessons in Guatemala can now count for academic credit! ...
Our next week is packed to the brim with everything coffee....
We're creating recycling disposal boxes made from stuffed plastic bottles!...
Learning about fair trade politics and benefits of direct trade....
Written by Ben Sampson, Guatemala trip leader. "What happens in one part of the world can affect us all. Some issues can only be tackled by acting together. Countries have resources, expertise or technology that, if shared, can result in mutual benefit. Working together is not just a moral...
What are we up to? Where are we anyway? ...
Trials will put human names and faces to unseen victims....
El Estor brought us more stories of solidarity...
Saludos Amigos! Last time we check in we had just finished our trek from Xela to Lago Atitlan with QuetzalTrekkers. It was magical adventure into misty mountains, mayan ceremonies, a reforestation project with Chico Mendes and finally breathtaking view over Lago Atitlan. Our team took a...
Fair trade talks and balloon animal showdowns...
Our inaugural spring break program brought on some unexpected surprises. ...
This small but mighty group of gringos is having an adventure....
One of the biggest problems with tourism is that resorts put you in a bubble and obscure realities....