Tag: Gap Year

My Love for Speaking: A Testimonial

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I love speaking to people of all generations about my books, my travels and connecting with people. I love talking to college students. My Alma experiences in the intercultural communications classes were lively and the students were intrigued. I could see the glow in their eyes as I talked about the fascinating cultures I’ve visited. Their questions were sharp, and I know that the idea of traveling and connecting in the developing world was solidly planted. Continue Reading →

Cultural Experiences, Connections and Travel Can Change the World

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Thanks to everyone who is working make this a better world. Most of you reading this know that I’m the author of Tales of a Female Nomad, Living at Large in the World; and more than 70 children’s books… the most popular, More Spaghetti, I Say! I’m also a nomad. I gave away all my possessions 28 years ago and took off to connect with people and write about cultures all over the world. I Continue Reading →

7 Reasons Not To Do a Gap Year (And 11 Reasons to Make It Happen Right Now)

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Living with families in homes around the world for 28 years has opened my heart and soul and mind.  I know that if the U.S. had a population that interacted with other cultures, on a face-to-face level, we’d be a much more compassionate, respectful, and understanding country. And the interaction would bring us a lot closer to peace in the world. The most important thing that happens to people who are lucky enough to immerse Continue Reading →