Special places

A few of the places holding a special place in my heart. Individuals working with purpose and passion.

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” –Confucius

MONGOLIA

https://www.facebook.com/gobilegend.mn/:  Small tour operator in Mongolia with authenticity. Visit the Gobi for a surely magical experience.

NICARAGUA

www.estacionvital.com/ : Healthcare organization in Nicaragua dedicated to expanding access to care

www.eartheducationproject.org:  Organization dedicated to empowering women living in poverty in Managua

www.labicicletahostel.com:  Wonderful welcoming hostel in Managua dedicated to showing off this beautiful country

www.nicaphoto.org: Organization dedicated to empowering children and their families in Nicaragua

www.hotelosarcosesteli.com/index.php/en/: Great hotel in Esteli, a gateway to the beautiful north.  All profits from the hotel and restaurant benefit social programs with http://www.fundacionfamiliasunidas.org/

http://www.selvanegra.com/: Ecolodge in cloud forest near Matagalpa. Sustainable farming, tours, hiking. 

PERU

http://www.llamaeducation.com/:  Amazing experience studying Spanish in the beautiful city of Arequipa

UNITED STATES

http://www.hubbardmansion.com/: Excellent B&B in the Garden District, New Orleans with the most gracious and helpful hosts

http://retreatinthepines.com/:  Indescribably special place for women’s retreats in East Texas

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” –Susan Sontag