Summer in Malaysia
The summer exchange program to the Universiti of Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) was one of the best experiences of my life. The culture, food, people, education, new friends, the beautiful country, … Continue Reading Summer in Malaysia
Welcome to our home at Playa Caletas
Hola my name is Tess and I just completed 3 weeks on the Costa Rica turtle conservation project through VOICE and Pretoma. When I decided to do the Costa Rican turtle … Continue Reading Welcome to our home at Playa Caletas
A month in the Maldives
In 2012 Eva spent a month in the Maldives volunteering with Volunteer Maldives – she has written extensively about her time on the program and included beautiful photographs on her … Continue Reading A month in the Maldives
Fixing wheels in India
Hello from my computer! I have just arrived back from a three month project in India where myself and a team were designing and building a cycle rickshaw for young … Continue Reading Fixing wheels in India
Kolkata- ‘Kisses and Kuddles’
Kolkata; affectionately known as the City of Joy, a pocket of the world that is home to the of poorest people residing in slums that line the streets, renowned for … Continue Reading Kolkata- ‘Kisses and Kuddles’
Kenya VOICE
DAY 1 KENYA After feeling as if a week has passed (in reality, 2 days) we finally got off the plane, with a new found appreciation for modern planes, and … Continue Reading Kenya VOICE
In the plus pod
After a short tour, I headed down to Bangalore, down south of India. There I met all of the people I`m volunteering with [at 40K] and we went to our respective … Continue Reading In the plus pod
Jumbo! Final weeks in Kenya!
JUMBO! So we are now into our final week of our African adventure (Kenya believe it!?) and the general feeling is one of sadness that our time is up so … Continue Reading Jumbo! Final weeks in Kenya!
Lessons Learnt in Vietnam
1. When a scooter is riding towards you, keep walking At first sight, it seems like there are no road rules in Vietnam but, in fact, they are just very … Continue Reading Lessons Learnt in Vietnam
Microfinance in the field
My program consisted of three field trips to two different communities, Soc Son and Hoa Binh (which is Vietnamese for ‘peace’). Our workshops in Hanoi introduced us to the theories … Continue Reading Microfinance in the field
First impressions of Hanoi
Somehow, I have survived my first day in Hanoi. This city is so different to anything I’ve experienced before. Yes, I’d been warned about crossing the street, but nothing can … Continue Reading First impressions of Hanoi
Jambo from Kenya!
Wow, where do I even begin. We arrived in Kenya on the 9th of January after a long flight but it all went very smooth. First weekend was about getting … Continue Reading Jambo from Kenya!
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