• “Our Power Our Planet”
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    “Our Power Our Planet”

    Today is EARTH DAY. This year’s Earth Day Theme is “Our Power Our Planet”. Emphasising that it is people power, not only Government power, that […]

  • Lastly: Laos
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    Lastly: Laos

    I lied when I told people that I didnt have a favourite animal on this trip. I did and see a couple of videos below […]

  • Reflections: Laos
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    Reflections: Laos

    I fly home today. I have had an incredible time here in Laos. I have met some amazing people and animals. All places that I […]

  • Spirit of a Nation: Laos
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    Spirit of a Nation: Laos

    I’m just on a train from Luang Prabang back to the capital, writing my last two posts, before my flight home tomorrow. All the Lao […]

  • “I don’t know how to be an elephant”
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    “I don’t know how to be an elephant”

    400 elephants are in captivity in Laos, mostly in locations where they are being fed and ridden by tourists. The ECC, the Elephant Conservation Centre, […]

  • Perfect Endings
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    Perfect Endings

    I still feel really tired after last week, and the 36-degree heat and 60% humidity do little to perk you up. The only tonic that […]

  • It’s your rulebook. Follow it
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    It’s your rulebook. Follow it

    When I was younger, around 10 years old, I remember visiting an auntie in northern England, where the neighbour kept a pet monkey. I believe […]

  • Where to next in Laos?
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    Where to next in Laos?

    My third week here was left open and unplanned. Ready to take up suggestions from the locals, other travellers or insights from my own reading […]

  • Project Summary
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    Project Summary

    Last night, my colleagues asked me how I rated this volunteering experience compared to others I have participated in. I had to say, ” really […]

  • Miraculous Medley
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    Miraculous Medley

    So today is sadly my last day on the project. I could stay a little longer, but the heat will climb further over the weekend, […]