Breaking the mold In Thailand, it is said, “to be Thai is to be Buddhist.”  Generations have reinforced the connection between Buddhism and Thai culture making Thailand the most Buddhist nation on earth.  Much of the nation’s culture, holidays, and customs revolve around Buddhism. Thais have a custom for moving

Mark Twain once said, “The Creator made Italy from designs by Michelangelo.” Italy dangles her charm and beauty so gracefully that when she opens her mouth, opera flows out. She carries riches heavy in culture, history, art, architecture, fashion, and food that few can claim. Her canvas offers a stunning

Not by Might or Power When you hike up the Slovenian Alps located in the northwestern part of the country, two-thousand-meter-high snow-capped mountains rise above you, and below are forests and valleys with glacial lakes and rivers of stunning emerald green color that dance and sparkle.  It is all very

Daniel Kort’s life has been shaped by paper.  It first started when he was 14 and received a card from his Sunday school teacher that said the Lord has a special plan for his life.  The words on that paper took permanent residence in his thoughts and planted an unwavering

Pioneering It is 8,000 km from Dominican Republic to Italy and Mariela, at 24, felt like a pioneer when she first stepped foot in Italy.  In many ways, she was. At that time, her country often hosted American missionaries who preached the gospel, but it had been unheard of to