Skip to content
Top Menu
May 11, 2025
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe to our Newsletter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Threads

Wandering The World

All Things Peace Corps

  • Home
  • Peace Corps
  • Packing
  • Country
    • Africa
      • Benin
      • Botswana
      • Cameroon
      • Ghana
      • Guinea
      • Kenya
      • Lesotho
      • Madagascar
      • Rwanda
      • Senegal
      • South Africa
      • The Gambia
      • Togo
      • Uganda
      • Zambia
    • Asia
      • Cambodia
      • Mongolia
      • Nepal
      • The Philippines
      • Thailand
      • Timor-Leste
      • Vietnam
    • Caribbean
      • Dominican Republic
      • Eastern Caribbean
    • Central America & Mexico
      • Belize
      • Costa Rica
      • Mexico
      • Panama
    • Eastern Europe & Central Asia
      • Albania
      • Armenia
      • Georgia
      • Kosovo
      • Kyrgyz Republic
      • Moldova
      • Montenegro
      • North Macedonia
    • North Africa
      • Morocco
    • Pacific Islands
      • Fiji
      • Tonga
    • South America
      • Colombia
      • Ecuador
      • Guyana
      • Paraguay
      • Peru
  • Tech
  • How To
  • Self-Care
  • Resources

Tag: health

Julie, a US Peace Corps health volunteer in Madagascar sitting with her counterpart
Madagascar

An interview with Julia: A Health volunteer in Madagascar

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Julia Leone, a dedicated Health volunteer in Madagascar, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

An interview with Julia: A Health volunteer in Madagascar Read More
Flag of Senegal - A vertical tricolor of green, yellow, and red with a green five-pointed star in the center. Peace Corps Senegal has been in country since 1963
Africa / Senegal

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Senegal

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Senegal! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with PCVs and RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Senegal Read More
Flag of Zambia - A horizontal tricolor of green, black, and orange, with an eagle and a radiant sun in the upper part of the green stripe. Peace Corps Zambia has worked there for over 25 years.
Africa / Zambia

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Zambia

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Zambia! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Zambia Read More
Flag of Paraguay: A horizontal tricolor with red on top, white in the middle, and blue on the bottom, featuring the country's national emblem in the center. The Peace Corps Paraguay has been working in the country since 1967.
Paraguay / South America

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Paraguay

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Paraguay! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Paraguay Read More
Flag of Cameroon - Peace Corps Cameroon has been in-country since 1962
Cameroon

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Cameroon

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Cameroon! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Cameroon Read More
The flag of Botswana: horizontal strips - top and bottom light sky blu, a black middle stripe, and two thin white stripes seperating the blue and black.
Botswana

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Botswana

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Botswana! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Botswana Read More
Jessica, one of the many women in the Peace Corps, with her counterpart
Uncategorized

Building Bridges: Women in the Peace Corps with RPCV Jessica

by Jim Damico

Discover the inspiring journeys of women in the Peace Corps, including Jessica Estabine, in our Women’s History Month series, ‘Building Bridges.’

Building Bridges: Women in the Peace Corps with RPCV Jessica Read More
The red, yellow, and green flag of Guinea where Peace Corps Guinea has been on and off since 1963
Africa / Guinea

Your Best Information Source for Peace Corps Guinea

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Guinea! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Information Source for Peace Corps Guinea Read More
Flag of Rwanda - A horizontal tricolor of blue, yellow, and green with a yellow sun in the upper right corner. Peace Corps Rwanda has been there since 1975
Africa / Rwanda

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Rwanda

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Rwanda! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Rwanda Read More
Flag of Panama: A blue, white, and red flag with a star and stripes, symbolizing Panama's national identity and history. Peace Corps Panama has served there since 1963.
Central America & Mexico / Panama

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Panama

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Panama! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Panama Read More

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2 3 Next

Trending Posts

  • Free English Textbooks Are Perfect For Teaching Adults
    Free English Textbooks Are Perfect For Teaching Adults
  • Preparing for the Peace Corps Interview Questions
    Preparing for the Peace Corps Interview Questions
  • When is the best time to apply? Volunteer Openings Timetable
    When is the best time to apply? Volunteer Openings Timetable
  • An Environment Volunteer in Mexico: Cole's Experience
    An Environment Volunteer in Mexico: Cole's Experience
  • 23 Frequently Asked Questions about the Peace Corps (FAQ)
    23 Frequently Asked Questions about the Peace Corps (FAQ)
  • LATEST NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
  • February-March 2025 Newsletter
  • How PCVs Can Build Daily Happiness
  • Move More, Scroll Smarter with the Steppin App
  • 3 Simple Ways PCVs Can Reduce Stress
  • The Best Job Search Resources For Returning PCVs
  • Adjusting to Life After PC and Finding a New Normal
PeaceCorps.gov button
iTalki.com button image
"Buy me a coffee" button
Cover of the 2025 Peace Corps Calendar with a picture from Madagascar
Discount code code PC4KCAPCA - Order yours today!

About

My name is Jim and I am a PCV in Armenia. But I have also served in Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal. I set up this website to help others. For more info about this site click here.

Disclaimer

The content of this website is mine alone and does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Government, the Peace Corps, or the Armenian Government.”

OTHER ADVENTURES

  • Backpacking in Kenya with NOLS
  • Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
  • Biking 10,000 miles Across the US
  • Camino de Santiago (Spain)
  • Biking the Lewis & Clark Trail
  • Taking Spanish in Malaga (Spain)
  • Biking the New Zealand
  • London, Switzerland, Italy
  • Camino de Santiago again (Spain)
  • Biking across Canada
  • Teaching English in Mongolia
Subscribe to our Newsletter

Blog

  • Armenia Welcomes New Peace Corps Volunteers: Highlights From The Ceremony
  • Look Inside: Education Trainees’ Successful Practicum Week
  • Armenian Genocide Museum: Loss, Survival & Sharing the Story
  • Remarkable Moment: Prime Minister Watches Student Performance
  • Life at the Edge of the World: My First Year in Armenia
  • Peace Corps Week 2024 – Optimism in Action
  • Unlocking The Past: A Fascinating Field Trip To Matenadaran!
  • The IST Recharge: Peace Corps Had Me Feeling Brand New
  • Awesome First Week as a Peace Corps Teacher in Armenia
  • Emergency Action Plan in Action: A Tale of the Surprise Evacuation Drill to Georgia
Copyright © 2025 Wandering The World.
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: HitMag Pro by ThemezHut.