How I did it: Worked at the Hugarian Immigration Centre for a good couple of month (almost a year) & was exposed to different kinds of people. Met a handful of Shqiptares there at work & hung out with them all the time.They often use their native tongue (Abanian or Shqip) & prefer to use it over English as some of them are not so comfortable with the language.It's either I teach *all* of them English (complete with Americanized jokes & … Read how I did it…
How I did it: Flew to Saigon on a whim with a friend. Of course, it's not such a big deal since Manila - Saigon is a route most of the Philippine airlines take. Just had to fix some stuff for work & then we flew there.Stayed at the backpacker's area and did some tours around. It was fun! Read how I did it…
How I did it: Always wanted to go but never had the time or someone to go with but when a friend of mine said he wanted to do the same, I jumped right in.We booked our tickets a month ahead, I arranged for a holiday (what? with all the business and all) & we went via Vietnam 1st (no direct flights from Philippines to Cambodia).In Saigon, we took a 12 (TWELVE!!!) hour bus ride to Siem Reap. It was worth it. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I've been there two times in different instances. 1st, I was there for a month with a friend, going around Bangkok and the surrounding areas.2nd time I interned for Habitat for Humanity A&P and was there for 3 months. Went literally EVERYWHERE in the country. From Phuket up to Udon Thani. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Was living in Thailand for the summer (working for Habitat for Humanity, then) and decided to go to Laos w/ a friend and her family for the long week-end. Drove from Bangkok - Vientiane. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Through AIESEC (university organization). I am working in a refugee camp which has 1000 refugees going in and out. and here I've learned so much - from the kids, from the women, from the men. I have heard stories: heartbreaking as they are, the stories showed how these refugees are strong and courageous. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I accepted the fact that I was depressed and suicidal because at first, I was like "No, way. I am stronger than this".But I was not.Then I got help from my family and friends. I saw a psychiatrist after that and from there, I learned to love life step by step, little by little. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I was fascinated by my brother, who is a surfer. So when he invited me to one of his trips and go surfing, I jumped right in! His friends taught me to surf and after pushing me a couple of times, I finally learned how to catch a wave. Standing up isn't the hardest part, no sir, but catching a wave is.From then on, I've been surfing ever since. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Wanted to get a tattoo since I was 15. The parentals said 'no' until I turn 18. And when I DID turn 18, I headed to a tattoo shop and got a tattoo (ex nihilo on my wrist) just like that.And now, I have 4 tattoos and counting. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I sent a resume to one of the local magazines in the country for teenagers and a couple of the articles I wrote (usually profiles of people).She later contacted me for a interview, aced it apparently and then wrote for the magazine. Three months later, 4 of my articles got published in the mag! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I found friends who woke up early. Ask them to stop by my pad around 8 for a coffee run so by 9 I was up and running.If no friend was available, asked them to constantly ring my cellphone. You need patient friends, though. Read how I did it…
