Comments for Got Passport

Comment on GRATITUDE! by Anna O'Brien

Anna O'Brien — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:50:01 +0000

I’m really keen for a bit of a change. I have volunteered for years. I started with 2 weeks in Moldova where I met Hillary Brown. Hillary ended up starting a charity in Vietnam where I have volunteered for the last four years (for short 2-3 week periods each year).

My paid job is doing Case Work with asylum seekers being held in Community Detention is Melbourne. My background is counselling.

To be honest, I want to keep my volunteer work within the current charity I’m involved with. What I’m looking for is a piad position for 1 year- any where in Asia.

I’d love to hear from you.

Anna

Comment on Do’s and Don’ts When Visiting A Buddhist Temple Anywhere In The World by tim in phuket

tim in phuket — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:45:11 +0000

RESPECT is the key for visiting any religious place in the World. Yesterday I met a guest visiting a temple in Thailand and I indicated that they should remove their shoes out of respect – and I was told that the “floor was too hot”.

Okay some things like bowing your head to be below may be difficult BUT an effort will be recognised.

Comment on Volunteer Jobs in Southeast Asia by Kelsey

Kelsey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:48:24 +0000

I am travelling on my own through south east asia, i would love a 4 – 8 week (roughly) free volunteer program. june-july I have just graduated in Global Development Studies, I am interested in social work, children, womens rights.

Any advice would be appreciated. thank you

- kelsey haywood

Comment on Guess what’s in the bag, if you can. #podcast #Myanmar by J. GotPassport

J. GotPassport — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:21:59 +0000

Hi Lisa,
Hmmm, no. They are indeed liquids, but not for baking.

Comment on Guess what’s in the bag, if you can. #podcast #Myanmar by Lisa Wood

Lisa Wood — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:20:04 +0000

Is it Bread, or sweets….something like a sweet loaf of bread?
Looks good what ever it is!!

Cheers
Lisa

Comment on The Silver Lining by J. GotPassport

J. GotPassport — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:27:37 +0000

Hey monkey,
Thanks for commenting. Good luck with your thesis and grad school, we’ve been there, and it’s a marathon. We’re doing well, and you’ll hear (literally, as I’m doing podcasts) more about what we’re up to these days.

Cheers, J.

Comment on The Silver Lining by Cornelius Aesop

Cornelius Aesop — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:51:05 +0000

I hope all goes well, I can relate to the physical and mentally tired bit as my wife and I finish up grad school (me with my thesis), work and plan out our whole moving to South American and backpacking thing. Hang in there and hopefully all goes well.

Comment on Educating Tourists- who’s responsible? by J. GotPassport

J. GotPassport — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:22:32 +0000

Good to hear from you, Tim. Happy New Year to you, and hope you’re doing well.

Comment on Educating Tourists- who’s responsible? by Tim Humble

Tim Humble — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:33:19 +0000

Nice one mate. Couldn’t agree more. Hope you and the family are well

Comment on The Cost of Living in Chiang Mai for Our Family of Three by Miroslav

Miroslav — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:47:48 +0000

Hey Avril,

I really enjoyed your article on monthly expenses in CM, since I am planning to move there this year. Even though CM wasn’t my first choice, I figured it would suit my budget (which is $1000 / month) much better than other cities in the land of smiles.

I totally agree with you on your “less is MORE” point, as I feel the same way.

Thanks again!