Category Archives: Heart Song

Starfish One by One Empowers Young Women

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We are doing one thing – girls empowerment — and given our model, we cannot expand beyond 300. We want to do a lot for a few instead of doing a little for a lot. ‘The Girl Effect’ is the best way to tackle the otherwise daunting list of problems in Guatemala like malnutrition, environmental degradation, or economic exclusion. Continue reading →

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Installing Solar Coffee Bean Driers – Guatemala

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Bored in retirement? Enjoy this guest post by Ben Etnier who helped install solar coffee bean driers at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala for the local Maya coffee workers. Mix adventure with helping others. Continue reading →

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A Reader Asks About Volunteering in Chiang Mai

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Hi Akaisha and Billy, We’ve spoken in the past and I’ve found your encouragement and information valuable. While I’ve moved to San Miguel de Allende, I’m currently exploring SE Asia. I find myself in Chiang Mai, enjoying the city but, … Continue reading →

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Spending My Retirement Helping Others

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Where is the least expensive place I can retire and live like a king and help the people and children of that area? I have retired and am looking to maybe do like you all did for a while. Travel around for low dollars and live well with people. Continue reading →

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Turning Trash into Beauty

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

It started as a simple, volunteer training for mothers in the adult literacy program in Guatemala City. Now Creamos is a thriving business. Continue reading →

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Two Kids with Big Dreams

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Between the two of us we had $104 left in our savings. We were two kids with big dreams and no money, but we had … Continue reading →

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The Story of Yes

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Retire Early Lifestyle

The bungalow was dark. The only sound was Papi’s rasp, breath after breath. Salvatore knew his Father’s time was near, and he was gripped with… Continue reading →