Around the World

To my readers, I pose the following questions:

Have you ever wanted to know more about a country but didn't know where to look?  Have you ever wondered what it's really like to live in the Amazon rainforest, for instance, or to bike to work in Kenya? Have you ever wondered what it's like to teach English in Mongolia or to weigh babies in Zambia?  

Have you ever wanted to experience a country from the inside out-- as a resident, and not as a tourist?

Here is the inside scoop on some of the world's most exotic countries, as told by the men and the women who live there.

This is the first annual

2013 Peace Corps Best Blog Awards!

Out of the nearly 10,000 blogs linked to the Peace Corps Journals website, I have selected a few of my own personal favorites to share on this site.

Each of these blogs is a wonderful example of the Peace Corps vision and spirit.  And while none of these "award winners" will actually win anything or benefit from these distinctions, I hope that they will stand a little taller knowing that they are noted, loved, and supported by their fellow volunteers around the world.  

Without further ado, I present to you:  The Best Peace Corps Blogs from 2013!

(disclaimer:   This post represents my opinion and my opinion only!  Furthermore, 

I apologize whole-heartedly to those dedicated bloggers who were forgotten 
or omitted from this playful list!  There are just so many of you!)

Albania

Brenna Journeys

This is a fun blog about a fun girl in an unusual Peace Corps country.  Follow Brenna as she works in the field of tourism development in Eastern Europe!

Botswana

Tija in the Peace Corps

A great blog from a very thorough, successful, and "put-together" volunteer.

Cambodia

Sam and Hal

An adorable married couple who served in Peace Corps Cambodia.  They have been home now for a few months, but all of their pictures and stories are still available online.

Fiji

Samantha in Fiji

Peace Corps in Fiji!  Enough said.

Georgia

Eastern Europe

Not updated very often, but look for the January’s post “Being Cold.”  Fantastic!  Interesting to remember that the Peace Corps experience is not always hot and sticky.

Ghana

Peace Corps Ghana

Retiree writing!  A funny woman writes from the original Peace Corps country.

Kenya

Married in the Peace Corps

Check out “The Mind of a Kenyan Child.”  A very, very, very funny article that holds true for Mozambique, as well.  From another married couple in the Peace Corps!

Madagascar

Out of Africa

Good blog, good pictures.  It’s not very often that I say this- but here’s a volunteer of whom I am VERY jealous!  Environmental Education!?  In Madagascar!?  

Mongolia

This Mongolian Life

Mongolia:  My second-most-desired Peace Corps posting.  It’s fascinating to read about this country from a Peace Corps perspective.  

Morocco

Life is Calling

Another married couple in the Peace Corps!  And the girl is a photographer, too! 
Beautiful pictures of Morocco.  

Namibia

A Namibian Adventure

Single girl in Namibia.  Check out the “About Namibia” and “My Assignment” pages.  
This girl is really succinct and informative.

Paraguay

Brittany Goes Global

A fantastic travel blog from a young American woman who has been
to more than 30 countries. This is a fun blog to read to read.

Peru

A Peru-tiful Life

A nice blog with nice pictures.  Peru is my number-one-dream Peace Corps country,
so I will admit that I read this entire blog, from start to finish.

Phillipines

Alison in the Phillipines

A promising blog from a new(ish) volunteer in the Phillipines

Senegal

Lisa Did What!?

Cute musings on West African life from a lovely girl named Lisa.
Like reading a letter from a friend.

South Africa

Susan in South Africa

A blog from some of our South African neighbors!  
A simple blog, but one that updates daily (with pictures!)

Suriname

It's Always Sunny in Suriname

Amazing blog from a Peace Corps volunteer living in the Amazon rainforest.  
Anacondas?  Tapirs?  Morning commute by canoe?  Check, check, check!

Togo

Peace Corps in Togo

Lots of words and few pictures.  This is a blog from an older volunteer who served in
Togo from 2010 – 2012.  She’s recently returned home to the United States,
but it’s nice to read about her service from beginning to end. 

I hope you enjoyed some of my favorite blogs from around the world.  Reading Peace Corps blogs is a wonderful way to gain valuable insight into other cultures from well-informed sources around the globe.  To stay updated or to view more blogs, visit Peace Corps Journals.  Stay tuned, and thanks for reading!