During our final days of trip preparation, Oskaloosa Herald City Editor Andy Goodell interviewed trip coordinator Karolyn Wojtowicz – to share this experience with the Oskaloosa community. Follow the link to gain a… Continue reading
Last night we had our last class in preparation for our trip. Last minute details were discussed, such as who is and who isn’t leaving the airport during our 7 hour layover in… Continue reading
With our final pre-trip meeting occurring last night, this trip has become more surreal for all trip participants. Each individual has different techniques in how to personally prepare – as well as different… Continue reading
On the week of Feb. 20th I was in charge of putting together a presentation for the group. I focused my presentation of Paul Rusabagina. He is the hero portrayed in the movie… Continue reading
We have finally reached our one week mark for our departure date! It is kind of a surreal feeling, knowing that the coordination of this trip began back in October, with the trip… Continue reading
As with all international travel, one of the big questions trip participants have had is how to pay for things while in Rwanda and Tanzania. The answer is simple and yet complicated. The… Continue reading
One of the main themes for the trip and weekly meetings has been discussing the Rwandan genocide. As some of the trip participants were young children during the time of the Rwandan genocide,… Continue reading
At this two-week point before our departure, things have slowed down in some ways but picked up in others. As trip coordinator, my work to-do list looks like the following: Get copies of… Continue reading
As the team gets closer and closer to the trip (a little over two weeks) we’re thinking about our time spent in London for a seven hour layover. The group was considering taking advantage of the… Continue reading
When people ask what travelers do when in central or southern Africa, a common response is experience an African safari. Knowing that this may be the only trip to the region for some… Continue reading
