The Tranquilo Traveler
The Tranquilo Traveler is a celebration of voluntourism, slow travel, and other interesting ways to see the world. Travel writer and award- winning Moon Handbooks author Joshua Berman created The Tranquilo Travel as a resource for world trippers and international volunteers, a window to the author’s travels in Nicaragua, Belize, and beyond, and an update of his books and articles.
Update from El Salvador: Peaceful Protesters Charged with Terrorism
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If there’s one thing the U.S. does not need to be exporting around the world, it is the abuse of civil liberties in the name of homeland security. The Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central America, a reputable non-profit organization with whom I have worked, reports: “In response to a peaceful protest against water privatization, the government arrested fourteen grassroots leaders and charged them with terrorism.” Here is the time-line of events; it appears the prisoners have been released, but the terrorism charges have not been dropped and the trial still stands. (more…)
Volunteer in El Salvador: Oct 15 Deadline
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I’ve led a few AJWS Alternative Break trips in the Bajo Lempa region of El Salvador, and just heard about two opportunities in the same area, both with October 15 application deadlines: The first is “El Salvador History Tour: Through Chencho’s Eyes, November 12-16, 2006,” an extraordinary opportunity from The Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central America (FSSCA, the group I’ve worked with); join Chencho as he “retraces El Salvador’s struggle for liberation, justice, and peace.” The other program is sponsored by Voices on the Border, a small, progressive non-profit organization that is seeking volunteers to live and work in rural communities in El Salvador… “The volunteer will be stationed in the Lower Lempa region. Voices will arrange for food and lodging with a Salvadoran family. The volunteer will work closely with Voices’ Salvadoran partner communities and organizations…activities range from participation in women’s committees and microloan funds to hydroponic farming and livestock raising, and much more. Volunteers interested in learning about farming and rural life will have a rich experience.”
Reality Tourism opportunity in El Salvador
By Joshua | No Comments » Read on for the latest report from the Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central America. They are offering a learning/travel experience this November, in which you will “retrace El Salvador’s struggle from oppression to hope, from war to armistice, and from liberation to peace” from one of the participants in this struggle, an incredible man named Jose “Chencho” Alas.
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Viva Monsignor Romero! Thinking of El Salvador
By Joshua | No Comments » I’m still in Sri Lanka, but during this coming week—the anniversary of Monsignor Oscar Romero’s assassination 26 years ago—my mind and a piece of my heart are on the other side of the world.
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El Salvador Update from Chencho
By Joshua | No Comments » Thank you to all who contributed. The families of Ciudad Romero have returned to their homes, but have a hard time ahead. Here is Chencho’s letter, please consider attending one of his talks during his current U.S. tour — he is an amazing man and coming to Washington State, Wisconsin, and Boston:
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