Kaelyn Lynch
After studying abroad in South Africa, Kaelyn Lynch was inspired to continue a life of meaningful travel. She has since lived in Indonesia and Australia, pursuing her passions of conservation, community development, and writing. She is now volunteering at a monastic school in Burma and researching the relationship between religion and the environment.
Tuesday, 24 April 2018 03:46
Showering With a Friend in Burma
A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
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Tuesday, 10 January 2017 01:04
Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors
For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie beneath the sea.
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Friday, 23 September 2016 12:40
Protecting the Forest By Burning it Down
In rural Burma, traditional agriculture practices have maintained the forest for decades, but can they endure in the face of modernization?
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Thursday, 11 August 2016 22:04
Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma
Kaelyn tries to create change by spreading environmental knowledge to remote communities of Burma.
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Sunday, 15 May 2016 13:52
Being a Better Tourist in Burma
Travellers have the power to change Burma—for better or for worse.
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Monday, 02 May 2016 06:18
Chatting with Monks
Participating in discussions with Buddhist monks teaches Kaelyn the art of Burmese conversation.
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Tuesday, 19 April 2016 14:42
"Ya Ba Deh": Finding Balance in a New Burma
Kaelyn explores the impact of one phrase on her life and Burma's future.
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Thursday, 10 March 2016 02:17
How to Fit Your Life Into a Backpack
The key to packing for long-term travel? Redefining the role that possessions play in your life.
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Wednesday, 09 March 2016 06:44
Why I'm Volunteering with Monks in Burma
Kaelyn leaves a life of comfort behind—again.
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