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Discoveries of a Wanderer
Discoveries of a Wanderer
Oh, the Packing List…
By
Jana Melpolder
My head is spinning from all the items we can take with us to Bolivia. I’m looking at a list that suggests to take Aspirin, Melatonin, Neosporin – more “ins” than I can count. Don’t get me wrong, these suggestions are very helpful and I am very grateful for the list. But what do you really take with…
A Photo Tour of India
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Jana Melpolder
Check out the exciting photos of my trip to India from 2009. You’ll see the place that Ghandi’s ashes are laid to rest, a Christian church, a Jain temple, and other places that might surprise you. India is just a click away! The Coast of Mumbai, India.
A Deeper Look at Poverty
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Jana Melpolder
What is the definition of poverty? What does it mean to be poor in today’s modern world of multi-car families and HD television sets? Does poverty have the same effects all around the world? Apparently, no. Poverty can be easily recognized when you look at the pain-stricken face of a hungry child. Or at a…
Enjoy a Tour of Israel – Right from Your Own Living Room
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Jana Melpolder
“Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and I remember more than I have seen.” -Benjamin Disraeli Old ruins in the city of Beit She’an in Israel. Check out an exciting virtual tour of Israel, the Holy Land!
‘Half the Sky’ Is a Must-Read
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Jana Melpolder
Not only does the book Half the Sky show what life can be like for women around the world, but it also absorbs you into the reality that many young girls face. To read this book takes a bit of a strong stomach as several topics include gang rape, female genital mutilation, and HIV/AIDS.…
Have You Seen This Guy?
By
Jana Melpolder
Have you seen this video of one man dancing with people in 42 countries? Check out how different people around the world might be more alike than we think.
A Trip to Bolivia with World Vision
By
Jana Melpolder
The opportunities that God places at your doorstep can be amazing. On July 30th I will be traveling with World Vision staff members and several other American bloggers to Bolivia – a country full of history, mystery, and hope. Our group will join with Bolivian community leaders to take a look at World…
Discovering the World
By
Jana Melpolder
It is with great pleasure to extend to you a personal hello. The world needs to hear the stories and voices from the ones that can’t easily speak up for themselves. People have such incredible lives of overcoming obstacles – and hearing about them can be just like being a part of the adventure. …
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