Testimonials from Past Volunteers
This is Rebekah's mother. She is having a blast. I truly expected for her to be totally frustrated for about two weeks given her lack of Spanish. Thank you and Molly for all you have done to get her properly settled!
Linda Harris
Seattle, WA
By far the best trip of any kind that I have experienced. Thanks very much!
Brooks Clark
West Chester, PA
The home-stay families in Nicaragua are so welcoming. I will never forget the first day that we met our home-stay mom. She had a huge smile on her face and treated us like we were her children. She was thrilled to have us in her home and always made sure we felt comfortable. Upon leaving, it was like saying good-bye to a family-member. I also won't forget how amazingly kind they were to make us three meals a day - I never get that in the U.S.!
I loved the excursions. They were so worthwhile and really made you appreciate the non-touristy, real Nicaragua. Travel Alive takes you on excursions to places like La Casita, the churches of Totogalpa, coffee farms, and more. We even went to the home of a woman from Totogalpa and watched her make her famous "corn-husk dolls" that are very popular in Ocotal.
Lauren Kirby
Spokane, WA
My family was wonderful! Especially in the first weeks when I couldn't communicate with them at all! They were always so patient with me and ready to help whenever I needed it.
Emily Fox
Cincinnati, Ohio
The hospital experience was overwhelmingly better than I expected.
Jillian Sola
La Jolla, CA
You do an amazing job! Travel Alive offers such a wonderful opportunity to learn Spanish and immerse oneself in the Nicaraguan culture.
Kim Friedman
South Newfane, VT
My son Zac, age 12, and I had a wonderful time in Ocotal. He is determined to go back some day, and I am hoping the whole family will be able to go to Ecuador in a couple of years. Thanks for making the opportunities available to us!
Christina Cooper
Montgomery, IL
Overall I loved the program I like that it is relatively small and I can talk to Tom and Molly first hand. I also really like that the intent is not to take our money instead is to give people the opportunity to widen their perspective and learn about a different country and culture. Excellent keep it up.
David Bencivenga
Madison, WI
The teachers are amazing people, the classes were great.
David Bencivenga
Madison, WI
A great first venture into a third world country, another language and international volunteering and travel. Lots of support and structure, and plenty of fun to be had.
Sonya Wyrobek
Walnut Creek, CA