Monthly Archives: February 2017

Swipe right if you want to go on an adventure

Posted on February 28, 2017 by brianwongderlust

Swipe right if you want to go on an adventure. Climb aboard this red-striped bus, and we’ll watch this town disappear in the rearview mirror. There’s so much more to this country than city lights, so sit next to me … Continue reading →

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An open letter to the Korean students I didn’t teach

Posted on February 16, 2017 by brianwongderlust

During my last classes at my elementary school in Korea, I made sure my students heard a few choice words from me in the form of a farewell speech. This open letter is a summary of those words, posted online … Continue reading →

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Bachchhala Devi Project Overview

Posted on February 12, 2017 by brianwongderlust

The main project at the Sindhupalchowk All Hands base is a school build named Bachchhala Devi, which is broken down into three smaller projects. The main school building we are making will be three classrooms built on one floor. It … Continue reading →

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Sindhupalchowk, Nepal Base Overview

Posted on February 5, 2017 by brianwongderlust

After taking a bus for five hours away from Kathmandu, I arrived in Bharabise, the closest town to the All Hands Sindhupalchowk base. From there, I caught another bus for forty minutes up rocky, sandy terrain to put me closer … Continue reading →

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Return to Nepal: The kindness of strangers

Posted on February 2, 2017 by brianwongderlust

When winter vacation came around, I found myself faced with the same decision I have had to make every time I had more than a few days off of work – to volunteer or to be a tourist in a … Continue reading →

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