Dear Fall 2018 Student, If you’re a US citizen, many of you are probably asking if it’s possible to vote in this year’s midterm election cycle, and if so, how to go about doing so while on-course. In some areas of the world in which we work,......Read More
Hey there! My name is Natasha but everyone tends to call me by one of the following nickname variations: Tasha/Tashi/Tash….so feel free to pick your favorite and roll with it. I like to think that I am still trying to figure out who I really am......Read More
Hola Dragones. I’m sure many of you will be reading this on your portable electronic devices. I am currently writing this on mine. Technology can be amazing. It has the ability to connect people in the most remote parts of the world, to spread......Read More
Wazzap! I am Livana Hill. Yes, my full name sounds like I am saying “live on a hill”. Someone pointed it out when I was in 8th grade; I do live on a hill. Anyways, I am change, just like you. We will continue changing (hopefully for the better).......Read More
Queridos Dragones, We hope you are doing well and getting excited for our journey in South America! After our (Instructors) personal introduction Yaks now it’s your turn! We want to start getting to know you better and we also have a collection of......Read More
Hola queridos estudiantes, Packing is both an exciting task for the adventure that awaits and can be tough considering the diverse environments and activities of the months ahead. Truthfully speaking, I love having my creature comforts and often......Read More
Hola [email protected][email protected], ¡Bienvenidos a cada [email protected]! Over the past few weeks we have been evaluating past courses, our own experience and expertise, and most importantly, what Peru and Bolivia have to offer a group of intrepid travelers like......Read More
¡Hola a [email protected]! Greetings from Southern Colorado where the aspen leaves are growing borders of yellow and orange. Autumn has arrived in the alpine of the Rocky Mountains and I am soaking it all in before take off as it is my favorite season. I have......Read More
Hola Fellow Dragons, My name is Randall and I will also be one of your instructors through Peru and Bolivia this Fall. I am originally from Australia but I spend most of my life living and working around the world. I am currently in Berlin working......Read More
Hello Dragoncitos, Les escribo de las montañas del noroeste de Guatemala. Aquí en los atardeceres las nubes bajan a rozar las montañas con su algodonosa blancura y el cielo se ve más pequeño y te sientes más cerca del firmamento. En las noches......Read More
Dear Andes & Amazon Students and Parents: We would like to call your attention to the rabies pre-exposure inoculation. Please reference your Andes & Amazon Course Preparation Manual for the following information regarding rabies......Read More
Dear fall students and families, Hello upcoming Amazon travelers! As you are all likely beginning to visit travel doctors and make a plan for vaccinations and medication, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide some additional information,......Read More
Dear friends, seekers, and adventurers, It is with great excitement that I welcome you to the Fall 2018 Andes & Amazon semester with Dragons! In just over six weeks, you will embark on a journey that will challenge and change you in marvelous,......Read More
Dear Fall 2018 Travelers, It’s great to see your Yak Board come to life! This is a very exciting time of year for all of us, and while we understand that you’re likely anxious to meet your traveling companions, we have a request for you: please......Read More
Dear Fall 2018 students, Welcome to the Dragons community and your course’s Yak Board! You can think of your course’s Yak Board as a online group journal and virtual bulletin board. Pre-course, you will use the Yak Board to introduce......Read More