Buenas Dias from La Paz! We just got back from the most beautiful four day trek in La Cordela Real! We decided to stay an extra day in la Paz before our trek due to a minor salmonella outbreak within our group. We spent the day in a clinic to get......Read More
Hola Friends and Family! We have returned from our trek and are currently in La Paz getting ready to head to the small town of Tiquipaya, just outside of Cochabamba. In Tiquipaya the students will get to experience first hand the beauty of Bolivian......Read More
Dear friends and families, The instructors have been sending us regular updates from the mountains, and the group is enjoying their first adventure into the high Andes. The students recovered quickly from their GI upset, and have set up camp at......Read More
After collecting supplies in El Alto, and some carb intensive meals, we are embarking on our first trek, 5 days at base camp in Condoriri, 15,100 ft above sea level. We will be without internet, (but will be in contact with Dragons HQ via SAT......Read More
Hola familias! Apologies for the lack of updates, but the group has been very busy finishing our five day orientation period. Here is a brief summary of what we’ve done so far. After a long journey full of car rides, multiple airports, and......Read More
HOLA! After a delicious breakfast and morning excersise with doug (mucho biceps y hulk reverso), we set out into the beautiful town of COROICO! Everyone was in good spirits as we wandered the streets, chowed down on some delicious empenadas, and......Read More
Hola from Coroico! We are starting our day today with a scavenger hunt, and after taking a short cut into town, we walked into an internet cafe to complete one of our tasks. We’ve had a relaxing couple days in our hostel el sol y luna, which......Read More
Hola !!!! We made it to Coroico and are now in the town doing a fun scavenger hunt. We just bought some avocados and are being followed by some dogs. This town is beautiful and unlike anything we´ve ever seen. Sending our love to our families......Read More
Orientation is underway here in Coroico. Everyone is on metaphorical growth mountain....Read More
All arrived safe and sound and sleepy. Looking forward to a relaxing bus ride descending 8,000 feet into the semi-tropical paradise of Coroico. Let the adventure begin! ...Read More
The Andes & Amazon – Group B has made it through security at MIA and is currently at the departure gate ready to board their flight! Flight to La Paz is on time. Safe travels everyone! Parents & Families, please check back......Read More
Dear family and friends, The student group is together in Miami and getting to know each other before boarding their flight. The student leader, Kristen Gianaris, sent along these photos of the group! We’ll post another update once the......Read More
Hey Reilly! Let’s dive into those questions of yours. Camera: You’re about to enter one of the most beautiful parts of the world. The mighty Andes and the lush Amazon provide amazing opportunities for photo taking. So we recommend......Read More
hey guys i was wondering if anyone else is bringing a camera or an ipod? i kinda want to have my favorite songs with me to listen to but i’ll have to go buy one and upload songs so i can’t decide if it’s worth it….also should......Read More
As a young traveler one of the greatest tools in your toolbox is your current (or usually even your recently expired) student ID. Your high school or university identification card can get you discounts in the most random of places when you travel......Read More
