The document summarizes the author's first month traveling in India. Some key details include:
- They arrived in New Delhi on November 23rd after a long flight from London and were greeted by staff from their host organization.
- They spent their first 4 nights in Haryana waiting for another staff member to arrive while getting acquainted with the local culture and transportation like auto rickshaws.
- The author and another traveler took a train to Bhubaneswar, dealing with some attempts to scam them for tickets, and experienced crowded conditions during the overnight journey.
- They were happy to arrive at their destination in Orissa and begin their work with the local non-profit organization,
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DRH Development Instructor Program in Norway
Den Reisende Hogskole is a network of private schools that specialize in the training of Development Instructors (DIs) that will participate in development projects, taking place in various third world countries.
The school in Norway is located 30 Km north of Lillehammer and its purpose is to recruit and train volunteers for projects in Mozambique, Zambia and India.
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Briefly, this is the structure of the program offered by DRH Norway:
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3 months pre-course – Sweden / Norway (optional)
6 months study period – Norway
6 months project period – India / Africa (Mozambique or Zambia)
2 months camp future – you will have the opportunity to choose from a number of DRH Schools located in Europe
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- there are no specific academic requirements
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- strong motivation, power of will and flexibility. If you lack in any of them, here you will develop this qualities
- the enrollment fee is 3000 NOK (approximately 380 Euros)
- teams start every 3 months. Next team starts in February - deadline 1st of August
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Throughout the whole 17 months the DIs are provided food and accommodation; medical insurance for the project period (Africa / India) is covered, as well as all transportation related to the project.
Company description:
DRH Development Instructor Program in Norway
Den Reisende Hogskole is a network of private schools that specialize in the training of Development Instructors (DIs) that will participate in development projects, taking place in various third world countries.
The school in Norway is located 30 Km north of Lillehammer and its purpose is to recruit and train volunteers for projects in Mozambique, Zambia and India.
Job description:
Briefly, this is the structure of the program offered by DRH Norway:
Duration / Location
3 months pre-course – Sweden / Norway (optional)
6 months study period – Norway
6 months project period – India / Africa (Mozambique or Zambia)
2 months camp future – you will have the opportunity to choose from a number of DRH Schools located in Europe
Application requirements:
- there are no specific academic requirements
- English language – conversational level
- strong motivation, power of will and flexibility. If you lack in any of them, here you will develop this qualities
- the enrollment fee is 3000 NOK (approximately 380 Euros)
- teams start every 3 months. Next team starts in February - deadline 1st of August
We offer:
Throughout the whole 17 months the DIs are provided food and accommodation; medical insurance for the project period (Africa / India) is covered, as well as all transportation related to the project.
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Struggle of Kunzum Pass – Batal – Gramphu Road | Ladakh Mega MeetHarsh_Tanna
We woke up early morning as we had to traverse the Kunzum Pass to Gramphu route on this last day of the trip for most of us. I was already nuts thinking about the struggle we have to go through again in the car that did not have a torsion rod … It is surely going to be a challenge to travel through Batal – Chota Dhara road which is nothing but a river bed. However, we first need to go through Kunzum Pass to Batal.
Learning from Travel Tales (Eng)(pdf).pdfOH TEIK BIN
An article of some true happenings during tours and traveling from which we can learn important life lessons. The texts are in English. For mindful reflection.
Read all the articles from Azik's experiences during his volunteering period in Baia Mare, Romania, from September 2019 - July 2020.
This brochure resulted from the project "Volleyball is not rocket science. We are!" funded by the European Commission, through the European Solidarity Corps programme, volunteering activities.
Memorable Moments of Embarrassment (English) pdf.pdfOH TEIK BIN
A document presentation about some true accounts of amusing but embarrassing happenings during some trips and tours. For the edutainment of young and old alike. The texts are in English.
Delhi to tirthan & kinnaur valley adventurism – 6Harsh_Tanna
Well sadly it’s gonna be the last installement of the trip being the last day. But, if you missed anything these here is what I have indexed you for rest of the parts right from the day we left…
Angkor Wat is the most famous travel destination at Cambodia. It had been awarded by UNESCO World Culture Heritage Site. Every years it fetch over million of tourist visted to Angkor Wat. Please visit http://freegotravel.com for more details.
1. 1st MONTH REPORT<br />1638300110490-190501104903441700110490<br />Traveling <br />Destination: India<br />Travellers: Dace, Martins and Edgars (LV)<br />We left Hornsjoe early in the morning 22.11.2010 and we had flight to London at 7 am. In London we only had to wait 2 hours till next plane (hurray!) so we exchanged money and the time came to say goodbye to western civilization.<br /> The flight was long, but comfortable. We landed in New Delhi 23.11.2010 at 2 am. <br />So for the first time we breathed the air of India - and it really was different! The air in the evenings and night is full with strange fog and air density, especially in big cities. In the airport at first it was hard to notice someone looking especially for us (a lot of signs and ‘welcomers’). But we spotted two guys with HPP sign. They were the headmaster of TCGD Haryana and another dude. One of the first topics they wanted to share was: „Do you know Dido? He’s having a picnic in Goa now!” They were very enthusiastic sharing their opinions about him. <br />First 4 nights we stayed in TCGD Haryana, waiting for DI responsible person to arrive, but he was in some kind of meetings, so he couldn’t come. Instead of him, came Pashupati Mahato. He seemed a really nice and trustworthy guy. With him we had meeting, where we decided, when we are leaving and other details. <br />I and Dace had to go to Delhi, to book train tickets. Auto Rikshas is a special topic – first of all – before you travel some route, ask one of your Indian friends, what is the price for this or that distance, because if you don’t know this, the drivers may ask 20 times bigger price. And – it is small vehicle, but its amazing, how many people can sit in it. The biggest, that I have counted so far, was 16 passengers and driver in between somewhere <br />The contradiction between Auto Rikshas and Metro in New Delhi is huge! Metro is ultra modern and by the way – first wagon is always reserved for ladies!<br />The scenario for buying the tickets was classic for tourists here. We reach the train station. Ask way to a person, who is dressed like a railway station worker. He says that the office has already been closed for a month and he will show where the new office is. He shows the way. Then there we meet another dude in uniform who is super friendly, tells the name of new office and even deals with Auto Rikshas driver, to take us to that office. After 3 minutes we arrive in an office, where is sitting young Indian guy, he seems polite and very interested to help us.<br />“Where do you come from?” <br />”First time in India? –WELCOME!”<br /> “Have you been in Agra – It’s a beautiful place, you should visit it!” <br />But when already was going 3rd circle of the same questions it was clear – this is not the office!<br />He operates internet reservation page very quickly and shows, no place is available the following week directly to Bhubaneswar, Orissa, and suggests 5 times strongly, that we should travel through Agra. Overall we don’t trust this guy and after drinking chai, we say goodbye, we will think about your offer. We decide to go back to train station and try once more – this time without asking for help. And we succeed!!! We find the nice, Air-conditioned office with comfortable sofas for tourist tickets. <br />It’s right there in that railway complex. Don’t go out of it!!!<br />You have to find platform N° 1 and then it’s around strange curve. Be sure – its there and it’s not closed or moved!!! <br />For 40 hours I felt like trapped in a gipsy market<br />But we are strong and we survived without deep mental traumas!<br />As we were sleeping in upper apartment and downside was full of Indians. (I really mean it – full) we didn’t see much of India, as we traveled across it. <br />Train started 2 hours later and we reached our destination – Jajpur Road with 10 hours delay. We called Pashupati and he arranged, that teacher from TCGD and my PL picks us up.<br />We were so happy to reach TCGD Orissa, that it seemed like paradise!<br />The building itself is new – project is the first to rent it. They have been living here since 2009.<br />My activities is to give presentations about different topics!<br />10267955943600<br />10267955943600<br />Another big action these days was Tree planting action.<br />It was sponsored by NOKIA and they gave 1200 small trees to plant in district. <br />66675370522534277307524750904875As CDP project is new – the staff is also new and they don’t have experience in organizing big actions like that. In the beginning it seemed, that they don’t have any idea, how to plant – distance, how deep, etc. but they are also learning, so hopefully those trees will grow big and strong. <br />Martis-my work is to visit local villages and talk with villagers, about their problems and explain about Humana organization activities. Its quiet interesting job and I am attractive to them and I draw attention. The only problem is that I don’t know local language, so I need to use body language to communicate. That is why I am slowly learning local language – Oriya and they are very happy to hear me speaking in their language. <br />0320040In our operational area we have 22 villages. We organize villagers in Self Help Groups.<br />Our recent activity is going from village to village with theatre plays (jatra). This is the way we explain to villagers about Humana activities. It is understandable for local people, because it is in their language and actors are using local way of expression and attraction. These guys are really funny. One of them is local Guru Ji. In their own way, they are unique, because of their ability to improvise according to situation. During the play they manage also to eat and drink. I am in good relationship with them ad they teach me how to play local musical instruments.<br />To the villages we are going with a special car, on which are fitted speakers. They usually put music far too loud and everyday I need to use anti-headache pills <br />11430006743700<br />My staff mebers:<br /> PL Omprakash Jogi-hi is gay wit good hard, his way of rooling staff and actions remains me litle Napolion but I can not imagine better leader in this place like hi is!<br />Anoter staff members are good gays and we are good frends!<br />