Since this is my last week in the Philippines I think it would be a good time to reflect on my experiences here. I don’t think I can accurately describe how much I have loved being in the Philippines. I’ve never felt so attached to somewhere other than my home. I loved getting to know…
One Last New Adventure
My weeks have been getting fuller with some work and my weekends are filled with travel. This week at work I started working on creating content for MAD Travel’s new podcast “In Good Company.” I listened to an interview with Reese Fernandez, a co-founder of Rags to Riches. This company creates handbags that are handmade…
Tribes and Treks
This weekend I went on the most unique tour I’ve ever been on. The tour was called Tribes and Treks with MAD Travel. This tour took us to the Yangil village to meet to Aetas, an indigenous tribe in the Philippines. The tour started at the Circle hostel in San Felipe. There were about 20…
Just a little beach vacation
Another amazing weekend spent traveling. This time I went to Cagbalete Island, and this was not a MAD Travel trip. The trip was called Camp Isla. The marketing manager on the GK farm, Mia, takes groups to different islands throughout the Philippines and asked us if we wanted to go with. Of course I jumped…
Halfway Highlights
I’ve been in the Philippines for a month now, the halfway point. The time is flying by! I’ve meet so many people, tried new foods, and explored new places. Here are some of the highlights of my trip so far. Dinner at Tito Jun’s. Tito Jun is one of the most popular people on the…
Weekend in Baler
Last weekend I was in Baler which is northeast of the farm. It was about a five hour drive to get there. The last hour was beautiful because we drove through lush green mountains. The road twisted and turned throughout. We finally arrived at our hostel, a street over from the beach. We stayed at…
Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm and M.A.D Travel
This week I have officially started my job working at M.A.D Travel. Basically I am working on marketing and communications for the kids camps that M.A.D Travel offers. I’ve been gathering a lot of content in the form of pictures, people’s stories, and quotes. Most of my work will be done at the GK Enchanted…
A week of Firsts
My first week here in the Philippines has been full of new and exciting experiences. The first time I traveled for twenty four hours. The plane ride was 15 hours to Taipei. Then there was a five hour layover before I took a two hour flight to Manila, Philippines. then I took a two hour…
Going M.A.D 