Memories of a summer which I gained so much from (outside the lecture room), fought so hard for (appealed against my university exam result-which I won!) and lost so little to... A wonderful summer. As if you haven't already noticed, autumn has well and truly crept in! The streets are paved not with gold, but... Continue Reading →
Flying home… Reflecting up in the sky
I usually have mixed emotions about flying home. When the stresses of packing, rushing to arrive at the airport on time, weighing my suitcase (and almost always having to remove something or reorganise), passing through security (if it's not an issue with my liquids or forgetting to remove my belt, there's just got to be... Continue Reading →
Taking the broad road… Finding myself in Haiti
http://youtu.be/y-BEwBPKJ60 A journey I took thinking I would be helping to save a few children from hunger, but rather I was the one being saved, and my need for spirituality rekindled... This is how I found myself in Haiti! Despite many barriers (the language!) I had a rewarding experience! *Funding for the food program which... Continue Reading →
Meet Carlos Suarez: Supervisor of the Sathya Sai centre food program, Haiti
http://youtu.be/sq89TfZyA3c A short video interview with Carlos Suarez from Mexico, who left his Cancun home to volunteer at the Sathya Sai Centre, Haiti. For the full story click below: https://travelmakerkai.com/2013/08/23/meet-carlos-suarez-a-volunteer-with-a-big-heart/ Filmed and edited on my ipad 🙂 Related articles Finding myself here... Sathya Sai Centre, Haiti (travelmakerkai.com) Hop on board!.. Join me on my journey... Continue Reading →
Las Javillas children’s field day!
http://youtu.be/s0y7YFhL1sk I tagged along to the fun-filled activity day Good Neighbors staff Alina and Aimee organised. The event was held in Hato Mayor for 200 sponsored children from Las Javillas... I haven't seen so many smiling faces in a while! Part of my experience in Dominican Republic... Stay tuned for more! Related articles Meet Carlos... Continue Reading →
La Guazarita child sponsorship… with GN Dom
http://youtu.be/sdJYT3AeWlY A couple of weeks ago I posted a 30 second clip of my experience as a volunteer with GN Dom. Here's the full edit introducing another member of staff- Julio Gonzalez! My third day volunteering with Good Neighbors Dom... The adventures had already began when we set off early morning leaving behind Santo Domingo... Continue Reading →
Ms Hyang Cho… “Limit is denial”
http://youtu.be/98mOu3a1gKg "Limits is denial..." There's an energy that Hyang Cho possess. It's radiated through her actions; the bounce in her walk, the projection in her talk, the extension in a smile she throws your way. Her friendliness and charm is compensated by her direct approach to dealing with matters. There is no denying who's boss.... Continue Reading →
My journey so far on the island of Hispaniola…
http://youtu.be/ffuhPedx4kU Funny how my trips don't always go according to plan... But sometimes the best plan is not having a plan and just going with the flow! My first vblog... Hopefully I'll get over cringing when I hear the sound of my own voice and produce a few more video blog posts!
Hang out with Soo and Kai… GN Dom volunteers!
http://youtu.be/Tu6uk5YA15Q When I decided to volunteer in the Dominican Republic little did I know I would learn so much about Korean culture- of all things! A culture so different from my own however one I've grown to love and respect. I can't wait to get back to London and practise the few words I've learnt...... Continue Reading →