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The Breath Before the Homestretch

Posted June 1 by Shannon Elder

Thanks to the many French holidays, I had yet another three day weekend. This time with Monday off. So after lunch, Stephane, Natalie, Maxent and…

France-sick

Posted May 28 by Erika Wilmes

I promised a reflection on my time abroad-and 4 months later it is finally here! The beginning is advice to future exchange students- after that…

Work Hard, Play Hard

Posted May 22 by Melanie Julison

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -C.S. Lewis The past month has been full of excitement,…

Mu loves Teacher Kelsey

Posted May 11 by Maree Taberner

There are a group of young, adventurous children who live in my neighborhood.  The first time I rode my bike past their house they stopped…

In honor of Mother's Day, Greenheart Travel wanted to highlight some of the amazing host mother relationships our participants have developed during their travels.

Le Mariage Francais

Posted May 4 by Shannon Elder

Warning: this post may be longer than the novel, Les Miserables.   This four day week was short and sweet and the three day weekend…

Songkran! Songkran!

Posted May 4 by Maree Taberner

I have a new favorite holiday.  A holiday that is only celebrated in Thailand: Songkran. Songkran is a 3-day festival celebrating the Thai New Year.…

…because there is strength in vulnerability

Posted April 21 by Melanie Julison

“Choose your thoughts carefully. Keep what brings you peace, release what brings you suffering, and know that happiness is just a thought away.” -Nishan Panwar…

Norja, Lappi, and Springtime in Finland

Posted April 19 by Hunter Seglem

I have been so busy recently! I have been traveling, working on assignments for both my home and host schools, and getting over some sort…