Guatemala vs. Trash
The first thing that struck me about this country was its intense natural beauty and the pride Guatemalans have for it. Surreal, vibrant and largely untouched when compared to Ireland’s…
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Special kids of Amecameca
Although I was very excited at the opportunity to help others and experience a different culture, things quickly changed when I arrived at my new destination. Everything was so different…
The Children’s Library Project of Barra de Potosí (Interview)
Laura Kelly is a long-time resident of Barra de Potosí and owns “Casa del Encanto”, a quaint, tranquil hotel in the centre of the village. The Children’s Library Project of…
We are warriors!!
We may be faceless and unrecognisable to you but we are warriors. You may pass us on the street but we take no heed. We face the world proudly each…
My 2 weeks in Oaxaca
My host family were super nice and they helped me so much with my spanish. However, spanish class for me was usually an up/down experience. Some days I liked…
Looking Back: A Month Since Governor’s Institute Of Vermont
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory” – Dr. Seuss It’s hard to believe that a month has passed since I arrived…
The Deer Man
Every morning when I arrive on the wildlife conservation section of the island based in La Ventanilla, I am greeted without fail by my mentor Guillermo. Using a mix of…
My first week in Chiang Mai by Queenie O’Sullivan
To say my first week in Chiang Mai was eventful was an understatement. From the moment I stepped off the plane and was hit with what felt like a wall…
In and around Antigua: first 2 weeks in Guatemala
Hello all, Dom here again, so I am two weeks into my trip to Guatemala and here is a summary of events so far. Having been met by Catherine, my…