Peace Corps volunteers are required to speak the local language of the community and conduct work in that language. Some posts have a language requirement, such as Spanish or French, but Zambia did not. Even though English is the official language of Zambia, over 70 local languages are spoken throughout the country. The 200-something Peace … Continue reading Learning a Zambian Local Language: Bemba
If you're reading this, perhaps you already know that Adam and I will be serving with the Peace Corps in Zambia. What is the Peace Corps and why did we join? Where is Lusaka? Read all about it! Time is winding down since we first applied to serve in the Peace Corps last April (check … Continue reading One Week until Peace Corps Zambia!
HelpX, or Help Exchange, is a website connecting hosts and travelers. Hosts provide accommodation, and most of the time food, to travelers in exchange for a few hours of work per day. It is an excellent way to do interesting work, meet locals, travel slowly, and save money!
Cooking food from the organic farm where we volunteered in Central Coast, Australia
A good way to help the community while traveling is to give some much-needed dogs at the rescue center, Care for Dogs, 20 minutes outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
We spent some time with a Thai family on their organic farm in Northern Thailand. From gardening to cooking, fetching grass to fishing, we learned and experienced a whole lot.
