Movember Inspired Manly Bucket List
Movember, aka November, started when 30 manly men in Melbourne, Australia decided they would grow their crumb catchers for the entire month of November. The goal was to raise awareness for men’s health issues. Last year the participation numbers were up to nearly 1.2 million people officially registered world-wide! Our good friends Josh and […]
A Hospital for Turtles
We love turtles . . . If you all hadn’t noticed, we’re big turtle fans! Traditional symbols of wisdom, longevity, steadfastness and patience, the turtle is a careful observer, and a truly wise soul. While on land, sea turtles may appear slow or clumsy, but in the sea, their own element, they are graceful and serene. […]
Literacy Program in Laos: Big Brother Mouse
Big Brother Mouse Literacy Program A highlight of our visit to Luang Prabang was volunteering at The Big Brother Mouse literacy program headquarters. The project, which began in 2006, is Lao-owned and operated, and based in Luang Prabang. Big Brother Mouse publishes books in the Lao language (as well as in Lao/English), an important contribution, as there […]
Guest Post: Volunteering in Nepal
Incorporating volunteering into your travels is a wonderful way to give back to local communities while gaining a richer understanding of local life and culture. There are many ways to accomplish this, from practicing English conversation to working with local or international NGOs, from disaster relief to conservation to working on organic farms! Some opportunities […]
Doing Some Time in the Penh
We realized after we’d arrived how little we knew about Cambodian history, and during our visit attempted to soak up whatever knowledge we could. This five-part article called The Banyan Tree gives a thorough, objective account of recent events (last 30 yrs). It’s well worth reading the whole thing. Tuol Slang Genocide Museum is set […]