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February 3, 2015

5 Inspirational Voluntour Projects, Around the World

For some of us, kicking back at an all-inclusive resort, rubbing elbows with tourists and souvenir shopping hardly represents the ideal way to use our..

June 6, 2014

10 Essential TRAVEL WORDS for 2014…!!!

Do you believe that you are a true Traveler? Well, if you already are or you are planning onto becoming one – here is a..

February 23, 2014

Teaching English in Ling Ling, Nepal

I still remember that one moment of my trip as a voluntourist in the enchanting Himalayas in 2013, when during a day class on how..

November 24, 2013

"PEOPLE OF TIBET" – A PHOTO DAIRY OF A 'VOLUNTOURIST'

While I flipped though my travel diary one nostalgic night, I found an extract that I wrote as my ‘volunteer feedback’ a few months back..

November 21, 2013

India from the heart of a 'Voluntourist' – Christopher Blake Edelmann

“Be the change you want to see in the world” – a famous quote by Gandhi, is not just another inspiring text anymore, but an..

I made a career switch in my 30s. Turned out to be the best decision of my life.

But first, let me start from exactly where I left. I quit my job at 31 to take a break without a plan B? - But that was back in 2019 - SO WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? Fast Forward to today: I am currently a UX Manager and Design Lead in a tech+design agency in Toronto, and it took me a while to find this career that I have really started to enjoy. It did not happen by chance, and I didn’t just fall into it. In fact, I chose it.

Deconstructing the Ravana Effigy Making Craft of Tatarpur, Delhi and meeting the Ravanwalas

A line of effigies shaped in bamboo in the form of humongous heads, giant mustaches, and fearsome eyes, lie around on an open road. Some are ready to be painted, some are getting their finishing touches, while others are all decked up to be assembled. Besides the heads are huge structures of limbs and torsos that range from a few feet to about three or four storeys high. These effigy parts lying around are of the mythical demon king of Lanka, ‘Ravana’ in Hindu mythology. And the place we are describing is popularly known as the “Lanka of Delhi'', ‘Tatarpur’.

Inside the Amazon’s Spheres: A link between nature and the human workspace

In the center of the Amazon office towers in Seattle, three connected glass-domes have become one of a kind structures in the world, used as office space for most of Amazon’s Seattle-based employees. It is without a doubt, an architectural marvel of our times and a botanical conservatory - built on the foundations of extensive research and innovation. The Spheres are a fully functioning, self-contained ecosystem - a greenhouse with more than 40,000 different varieties of plants collected and curated from universities and botanical gardens all over the world.

Why you should rent a car for a road trip in Oahu, Hawaii

Oahu is the third largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago and home to some of the most beautiful beaches, lush forests, and volcanic landscapes in the world. It's a place where ancient culture meets modern-day luxury, where visitors can experience authentic Hawaiian traditions and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the island. Oahu offers something for everyone, whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or a little bit of both. So pack your bags, rent a car, and get ready to experience the magic of Oahu, Hawaii.