I flew into Kathmandu from Melbourne, Australia on the 15th of March 2020, and one week later I was transported to the Nala Monastery about two hours outside of the city to start teaching ESL to the monks. Just one day after my arrival, the national lockdown was ordered and I haven’t stepped foot outside […]
Where can I volunteer overseas? There are many countries around the world you can volunteer overseas. There is always something for everyone who wants to help and give back to the local communities they visit. Some of the projects that need volunteers most are animal rescue shelters, Women Empowerment projects and local schools that […]
Am I too old to take a Gap year? Is a commonly asked question we get here at Tru Experience and the answer to that is NO! It’s never too late to hunt out your old backpack dust it off and go travel around the world. In the inspiring words of Norman Vincent Peale “Live […]
Not all learning can be done from books or the internet. Knowledge can be found everywhere, if only one knows where to look. Going out into the world and experiencing new things will teach you a lot. The best way to do so is to join a volunteering program, especially if you get to volunteer […]
I remember the film that made me want to travel. Although it was quite a crazy film. I saw some real beauty in Thailand. We have all seen “The Beach” haven’t we? Well I didn’t go to Thailand, I was to worried about travelling on my own without knowing anybody. I wasn’t the best at […]
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