Travel – Bangladesh Archive
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See You Next Time Hands On
Posted on April 11, 2008 | 1 CommentWelcome to Bangladesh, welcome to Hands On Rayenda. Don’t think we love you any less, ’cause you got here so late in the calender. We’ve all travelled very far, now […] -
The Culinary Delights of Bangladesh
Posted on April 2, 2008 | No CommentsI’ve been here in Rayenda for about six weeks now and have been forced into a diet heavy in Bangladeshi fare and very light in anything I would recognise or […] -
Bangladeshi Bus Rides
Posted on March 18, 2008 | No CommentsThe buses in Bangladesh are seriously dented and you only need to ride on one to know how they got that way. Bangladeshi bus drivers are maniacs, barrelling down the […] -
Bringing Playgrounds to Rural Bangaldesh
Posted on March 4, 2008 | No CommentsToday was one of those days that reminds me why I really love this volunteering thing. The day was pretty ridiculous but we still managed to get a lot done, […] -
Settling in to Life in Rayenda
Posted on February 25, 2008 | No CommentsI’ve been here in Rayenda for a week and a bit now and I’m starting to settle in and get comfortable. I was originally a bit scared that the program […] -
My Construction Career Takes Off
Posted on February 21, 2008 | No CommentsI’m happy that the prime requirement for working with Hands On Disaster Response is a sense of humour because I think my construction skills leave much to be desired. So […] -
First Impressions of Rayenda, Bangladesh
Posted on February 16, 2008 | 1 CommentFirst off let me give you a piece of important advice for the next time you find yourself in Bangladesh: Do not, I repeat, do not give your phone number […] -
This is Why I Love Travelling
Posted on February 13, 2008 | No CommentsThings started out on track this morning with Jewel putting me on a 10am bus destined for who knows where and arranging for the driver to help me transfer to […] -
So What Am I Doing in Bangladesh?
Posted on February 12, 2008 | No CommentsI’m here and I have no idea what I was ever worried about. I was met at the airport by a guy called Jewel who runs a beautiful place called […] -
Quick Update from Bangladesh
Posted on February 12, 2008 | 1 CommentI’ve arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh and things aren’t nearly as scary as I’d expected! I’m staying at a great B&B where the owner has practically become my PA for the […]