by Kerri | Nov 14, 2019 | I've Been Thinking, Volunteering
We have been involved with short-term mission and volunteer trips since 2009 and during that time we’ve faced all sorts of questions about the how much of an impact we actually make. Does short-term volunteering truly benefit the community in which you work or is the...
by Kerri | Jul 26, 2019 | Ports of Call
When you’re passing through somewhere as a tourist, it’s easy to eat wherever is closest and most accessible. After all, if it’s on the main road and looks somewhat touristy, then it’s probably a safe bet. That’s certainly true in Port Vila, with most of the resorts...
by Kerri | May 2, 2019 | Boat Banter, I've Been Thinking
When James wrote “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2), I’m pretty sure he was writing to me. After nearly 11 weeks on the hard, we’ve had one trial after another and it’s safe to say I’m almost done. What...
by Kerri | Apr 10, 2019 | Volunteering
International volunteering can be an amazing experience for both you (the volunteer), and the community in which you’re serving. However, great experiences don’t come without planning. To ensure your volunteer experience is a good one, you’ll need to make sure you’re...
by Kerri | Mar 7, 2019 | I've Been Thinking, Life Aboard
It’s been 4 years since we started to seriously think about selling up and going cruising. It’s been a year since we bought Hapai and 6 months since we got official live aboard status. While the set-sail date in May marks a major milestone in our journey, so much...
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