Monthly Archives: January 2016

So Long, Sweet Philippines

Posted on January 20, 2016 by brianwongderlust

Before I left the All Hands Philippines base in Tacloban, I was given a chance to stand up in front of the group and say a few words about my experience. On the verge of bursting into tears, I ended … Continue reading →

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Finding Myself on Sambawan Island

Posted on January 11, 2016 by brianwongderlust

With four days off for Christmas, a few of the volunteers decided to take a trip to Sambawan, one of the nearby islands, with three of the local volunteers. So, while the rest of base was drinking punch, mulled wine, … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to Traveling Friends

Posted on January 6, 2016 by brianwongderlust

During the month I spent in the Philippines, I’ve caught a glimpse of one of the most common hardships for travelers: having to say constant goodbyes to friends as they continued their journeys elsewhere. I’ve talked to some of the … Continue reading →

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Beach Break

Posted on January 4, 2016 by brianwongderlust

Every volunteer needs a break every once in a while, so on the Sunday before Christmas, we went to Tulaan, a beach nearby. All volunteers work six days a week (Monday – Saturday) with a two-day weekend once a month, … Continue reading →

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Streetlight Site Overview

Posted on January 3, 2016 by brianwongderlust

Streetlight is the name of the All Hands Philippines construction site where we are building a dormitory, office, study center, and clinic for an organization called Streetlight. This organization works with children living on the streets of Tacloban, Philippines and … Continue reading →

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