by Diana Osberg | Apr 4, 2015 | - Sailing, - Spain, Adventure, International, Voluntourism
My voyage in Spain (SEE Part One) provided me with some of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. Here are the most memorable ones: From Seville, we set off down the Guadalquivir River at night and had to go through a lock system similar to the...
by Diana Osberg | Apr 2, 2015 | - Sailing, - Spain, Adventure, International, Voluntourism
After nearly a year of planning, my friend Colby and I participated as voyage crew on the tall ship Tenacious voyage from Seville, Spain to Valencia, Spain. A special thanks to Jack Erdie, Anita Miller, Roger Holzberg and four anonymous donors who helped make this...
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by Diana Osberg | Sep 30, 2014 | - California, - Equestrian, Adventure, United States, Voluntourism
Oh, what a beautiful morning as we started out on the trail at Rancho Oso. Oh, what a beautiful day. The weather was perfect for horseback riding (in the low 70s F), and the sun cast a bright golden haze on the landscape. It revealed a tapestry of autumn browns,...
by Diana Osberg | Jul 30, 2014 | - Spain, International, Voluntourism
“Mis patas rojas, mi pico largo y hago mi casa en el campanario” (My legs are red, my beak long and I make my nest in the bell tower). This traditional Spanish riddle refers to a creature that stands as a symbol for purity, creativity, prosperity, good luck and...
by Diana Osberg | Oct 26, 2013 | - Spain, International, Voluntourism
How about a “free” trip to Spain? And you don’t even need to speak Spanish. In fact, you are prohibited from speaking Spanish, not even a word of it. You’ll be given room and board in a four-star resort for six days and will be satiated with delicious Spanish food...
by Diana Osberg | Sep 23, 2013 | - California, - Sailing, Adventure, United States, Voluntourism
The Age of Sail was an era when grand sailing vessels fought wars on the high seas and transported goods and people around the globe. From the 16th to mid-19th centuries, these ships carried European settlers to the new world in the largest human migration in...
