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“There’s nothing more enticing than traveling to distant lands, meeting new people and exchanging a piece of my life with them. It makes one immortal!” – John, Yuujou finalist

“[Yuujou] will be a really good challenge for me to see what my capabilities are, find my strength and make friends all over the world.” – Paula, Yuujou finalist

“The Yuujou journey presents an opportunity to individuals to make a difference in someone else’s life by taking an interest in their culture, heritage and tradition.” – Nyiko, Yuujou finalist

“It’s a beautiful thing that you guys have going, trying to get people from all over the world to come together and travel and build friendship.” – Jed, Yuujou finalist

“I can go everywhere. I can go anywhere. I can eat anything. I can meet anybody.” – Panos, Yuujou finalist

“Telling stories is my passion.” – Renata, Yuujou finalist

The first time I met Erin Perperoglou, she asked me where I was from. So, of course, the inevitable “Third Culture Kid” conversation came up. She was so engaged and interested in wanting to hear my perspective of growing up […]

“I want to go on the Yuujou journey and show the world that we can all experience [friendship] if we just take a chance on a stranger.” – Daphne, Yuujou finalist