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July 24, 2026
Costa Rica: Exploring, Learning, and Growing Together
Join Ashlynn and her group as they embark on a thrilling four-week journey through Costa Rica. From bird watching in breathtaking landscapes to deep cultural immersion with a local family, their adventure is packed with unforgettable moments and personal growth. Discover the highlights, surprises, and what lies ahead for this vibrant group of travelers.
- CATEGORIES: Costa Rica, High School Programs
Nepal: Discovering Culture, Community, and Connection
Join us on an unforgettable journey through Nepal as we explore the rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and heartwarming connections with the local community. From grueling travel days to bonding over traditional dances and community service, our time in Nepal has been filled with surprises, challenges, and immense growth. Read on to find out more about our experiences and what we have planned next!
- CATEGORIES: High School Programs, Nepal
Pura Vida! An Exciting Update for the Costa Rica LIA 2024 Team
Hola from your Overseas Educators, Lane and Holly! As we gear up for our adventure to Costa Rica, we’ve been exploring Portland and chatting with Pablo, who’s excited to introduce you to your host families. We can’t wait to meet you and embark on this journey of discovery together. Pack your spirit of adventure—we’re just a few days away from an unforgettable experience!
- CATEGORIES: Costa Rica, High School Programs, Leaders-in-Action
Returning Home: Recap of our Final Adventures in Ecuador!
Wow, how time flies when you’re having fun! This is the last Summer Search x Global Routes Ecuador Blog coming to you from Andrew 🙂 and the summer search family ❤️
- CATEGORIES: Custom Programs, Ecuador
Final Days in Hawai’i
As the trip comes to an end, prior to that comes our Student Led Travel Days. During this 2-3 day period, we (students) get to chose the plan for the days.
- CATEGORIES: Hawai'i, High School Programs
Summer Search Final Days in Ecuador
Greetings from the Amazon! This blog is coming to you from Haljazir and Jasmin. Since the last blog, we transferred from Pete’s farm Finca La Fe to our home stays in Pucara, where we were welcomed with open arms. On our first day of service work, we were divided into two groups. The first group learned about coffee picking while the others learned about farm chores.
- CATEGORIES: Custom Programs, Ecuador
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