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By Tammy and Abby Today’s journey began with a trip to the immigration museum. After descending the métro at the Porte Dorée, we were first greeted by a beautiful golden statue along with [...]

Hola! We started our trek into the heart of Guatemala with a three hour car ride from the capital to Lake Atitlán. After a boat trip we settled into Hotel Uxlabil, a gorgeous place with a view of [...]

Yesterday, we explored the hostel further and had a traditional Chinese breakfast and reviewed the itinerary while also learning about cultural norms such as how to greet someone. We also met our [...]

After saying a fond goodbye to our parents in San Francisco, we departed for India! Our first flight was uneventful (though there was perhaps less sleeping than intended) as was the one-hour [...]

We made it! We are safe and sound at our fabulous hostel (replete with drawings on all the walls), waiting for the rest of our party, who are already somewhere in China, to join us. Our 13 hour [...]

Hi all, this is the week! Now that I have ensured that I know how to use the blog post and you have figured out how to follow it, go get your passport and put it where you will remember to bring [...]

At SFO, awaiting our flight. Baggage checked, passed through security successfully, and are waiting in the boarding area. Everyone has a watch (or as some kids call it, a “clock [...]

Passport? Check. Euros? Check. Warm clothes? Hmm where are my gloves… Chapstick and Purell? Check. check. Getting excited! Getting packed! Getting to the airport by what time? (Which [...]

While in Guatemala, the Casti students interviewed local women weavers on topics including their home life, family, cooking, what it’s like to weave, etc. All videos are posted HERE— [...]

Saturday January 12, 2013 Today was so much fun! In the morning, we traveled to the beautiful, historic Yu Garden and tested our bargaining skills at the shops of the City God Temple market, [...]