Preview: Gilbert Sherr - Servas Member, World Traveller, Social and Political Researcher

The second person I had the opportunity to learn at the conference was Gilbert Sherr Servas, a professional communications service from Atlanta, where he was born and college raised.Until Gilbert had been only 5 different states and had never actually went on vacation. What has changed radically after college when she returned from the United States, followed by a long trip to Europe for about 4 years later. There was, however, that in traveling, visiting museums and historic buildings, natural wonders wonders was not enough - one thing was missing, and that the meeting was changed when Gilbert learned people.That Servas in 1981. He said he had tears in her eyes when she noticed a group of people who were willing to share his life and to invite strangers into their homes. In all, Gilbert has invested nearly four and half years of his life throughout the world.As Gilbert traveled over the network Servas found he wanted to give something in return. So he began preparing a meal for their guests, nannies for their children and really became a part of his family, as once lost relative. That when he had the idea of a book plate across Europe, a project that has not materialized yet, but I found the right path delightful.With sociology background, Gilbert has a genuine interest in understanding the business going a. So what is it that usually stays with 3 types of Servas hosts: an elderly couple or single, couples with adult children and young adults. This gives the possibility to get a more authentic, a complete picture of the society in which they are traveling, and to understand the specific challenges they face every demographic group.Similar me, but also reflects the political-economic system could really work best, and had the opportunity to spend time in countries very different economic systems. He had the opportunity to study some variations of Western-style capitalism, socialism and communism, and has developed its own views on the social systems that may work better for most population.He also found that the more immersed himself in foreign cultures, more began to understand their culture, described this experience with the saying, "When a fish jumps out of water, not to discover the air becomes water" - a very interesting statement. Traveling Gilbert also taught that truth is not absolute, that current events are covered completely different views in different countries, and that local media can sometimes present a very partial unilateral perspective issues.By hosted Servas travelers Gilbert said he is able to bring home the world, and lets you come home to this organization. Hosting gives you the opportunity to learn about other cultures by travelers, allowing you to share their culture. As a result of almost 25 years of travel with Servas, Gilbert has a network of family and friends about the interview before Gilbert world.In share their travel experiences, their reflections about different cultures and socio-political systems, and some decisions and sacrifices that allowed him to spend so much time to explore the world. Also touch on issues such as culture shock when returning to her native American culture every time he returns from a long trip. Last but not least, to share ideas of inside information that he had the opportunity to discover their culture through the eyes of outsiders.Susanne Pacher is the publisher of a website called Travel and Transitions (http://www . travelandtransitions. com). Travel and Transitions deals with unconventional travel and is full of hints, tips, travel experiences from real life, interviews with travelers and travel experts, opinions and reflections, cross-cultural, contests and many other features. You will also find stories about life and the transitions that we face as we move forward with our personal lives along journeys.Submit their travel stories in our first travel story contest (http://www.travelandtransitions.com / contests.htm) and have the chance to win an amazing adventure cruise on the Amazon. "Life is a journey Explore New Horizons". The article is published with photos on the trip and Transitions - Interviews