Larry Kurtz and Friendship Force International

Have you ever wanted to explore new countries or cultures? Do you like to learn first hand through home hospitality where local hosts welcome you into their homes? If so, then Friendship Force International might be for you.

Larry Kurtz, the exchange director for the local Friendship club talked about the organization and how it has programs in 377 communities in 56 countries. For $20 a year you could join the local club and learn about the options that are available. Larry talked about his personal experiences visiting Brazil and how the host club arranged a moon lit walk on the beach that he would never have considered doing alone. While in Kentucky last year he was at a theme based exchange called Blue Grass and Bourbon and got a first hand look at the horse racing industry. This June, the local club is hosting a group from Turkey and has an extensive itinerary arranged to give them the feel of this area.

The local Friendship club has one out-bound trip of two weeks visiting two separate countries. It has two separate one week in-bound hostings. Usually there are around 20 people, with many singles joining the group.

This is a unique program of home hospitality where international travellers are hosted in the homes of local families. For more information go to www.thefriendshipforce.org or contact Larry at kurtz_larry@hotmail.com.