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2024

Volunteering as muralist
·3543 words·17 mins
By Shiwen
The story of Shiwen becoming a muralist volunteer
Taking Ayahuasca in the Peruvian Amazon
·1378 words·7 mins
By Jannes
We attended a one-night Ayahuasca ceremony in the Peruvian Amazon
On the trail of the goats
·827 words·4 mins
By Jannes
Walking goats through the forest to their pen and back, that was basically our job as volunteers in the small village San Sebastián, Mexico.
Deep in the autonomous mountain region of Chiapas
·858 words·5 mins
By Jannes
An experience report of our time volunteering in an autonomous community in the Chiapas mountain region (Mexico)
Amidst a truly ecological forest community
·1772 words·9 mins
By Shiwen & Jannes
A recollection of 3 beautiful weeks at the Rainforest Tree House community in Malaysia where we met many inspiring people
A week of silent meditation - our first Vipassana retreat
·961 words·5 mins
By Shiwen & Jannes
A short description of the Vipassana meditation program in Chom Thong including some personal impressions
Routine life in Hanoi and struggling with "being productive"
·804 words·4 mins
By Shiwen & Jannes
Looking back on our period of routine in Hanoi in December 2023 and some reflections on our desire for productivity

2023

One week of action at Uncle Tien's farm
·1705 words·9 mins
By Shiwen & Jannes
The time at this organic farm in Guangfu, Taiwan flew by very fast, we helped with a variety of tasks and met wonderful humans.
Falling in love with Taiwan's east coast
·959 words·5 mins
By Shiwen & Jannes
Our time on Taiwan’s east coast felt magical, the nature, the people, the food, it all just clicked.
Our volunteer farming experience in Nantou, Taiwan
·1421 words·7 mins
By Shiwen & Jannes
Helping out 2 weeks on an organic coffee/team farm and connecting with nature & people made for a meaningful and fulfilling experience.
A roadtrip through Sichuan, China
·1891 words·9 mins
By Shiwen & Jannes
Exploring the Yi and Tibetan areas of Sichuan by car
Renting a car in China
·881 words·5 mins
By Shiwen & Jannes
An experience report on renting a car in China as a foreign tourist