It Started as a Blog
I am no stranger to blogging managing many blogs, but the Misadventures of Jenn blog has become my most popular. I started writing about my adventures traveling around the U.S. and added more blog posts as I traveled outside the U.S. and began working with charities and volunteering.
I hope you enjoy my posts just as much as the many others that have throughout the years. If you would like to help with volunteering or just donate to keep our programs going, please feel free to give what you can. A little can really go a long way.
Tika Nepal! How did that happen?
In some of my previous posts I mentioned that I opened a shop, and briefly talked about some of the events and people leading up to the opening of that shop in Nepal, but I felt it was time to focus an entire post just on the shop itself and [...]
Jeff, Ramita, Paru and Sankhu
Jeff I got to know Jeff and the Community Development Network (CDN) during the summer of 2016 after an introduction was made by a mutual friend. Jeff has been working in Nepal since 2014 and [...]
Laxman and Hidden Paradise – A Hotel Built from the Generosity of Guests
Hidden Paradise Guest House is a small hotel ran by a friendly Nepali family in the hills of Nepal just north of Pokhara. Guests enjoy the quiet surroundings and the view of the lake that [...]
Tika Nepal! How did that happen?
In some of my previous posts I mentioned that I opened a shop, and briefly talked about some of the events and people leading up to the opening of that shop in Nepal, but I felt it was time to focus an entire post just on the shop itself and [...]
Jeff, Ramita, Paru and Sankhu
Jeff I got to know Jeff and the Community Development Network (CDN) during the summer of 2016 after an introduction was made by a mutual friend. Jeff has been working in Nepal since 2014 and [...]
Laxman and Hidden Paradise – A Hotel Built from the Generosity of Guests
Hidden Paradise Guest House is a small hotel ran by a friendly Nepali family in the hills of Nepal just north of Pokhara. Guests enjoy the quiet surroundings and the view of the lake that [...]
The Trials of Building in Odisha India
Upon arriving at the site where we were to begin building a chicken coop that Orphans to Ambassadors donated to Rural Life Development Society in Biswanathpur, Odisha India we were greeted by the local men and women. The local village women were dressed on traditional sarees that were brightly colored [...]
I’m Being Treated Like an Indian Princess
Upon our arrival in Biswanathpur, Odisha India we were greeted by 5 beautiful Indian women. Two were dressed in jeans and a nice top and the other three in traditional Indian Sarees. They each took [...]
India for the First Time
Our journey to India took us from Seattle, WA USA through Dubai, UAE with a short layover to Hyderabad, India. Once landed in Hyderabad we grabbed our bags and managed to get through customs with [...]
An Adventure in Education
As Sandra walked into the kitchen the morning of our last day on trek wearing her backpack strutting proudly that's when it hit me. We weren't there just to see how other people live, or to experience another country, but to build a school so that Sandra and Maria can [...]
Uh Oh… I Don’t Speak Spanish
I spoke to my Husband one last time before he boarded his flight out of Seattle through Miami and on to Nicaragua where we would meet up. I was so nervous about my 4 hour [...]
Live Blogging During Travel to Nicaragua
I have a lot of time to kill while traveling to Nicaragua this very late evening earlier than normal morning. So why not spend some of that time live blogging my adventures? Here's how this [...]
Jeff, Ramita, Paru and Sankhu
Jeff I got to know Jeff and the Community Development Network (CDN) during the summer of 2016 after an introduction was made by a mutual friend. Jeff has been working in Nepal since 2014 and has accomplished a lot through his research around Education and implementing computer labs surrounding Kathmandu. Ramita [...]
Working with Community Development Network (CDN)
During the summer of 2016 I had 4 goals set for myself to accomplish before flying back to Nepal to continue my work there. I had reach all of my goals but one. I wanted [...]
Vashon Youth and Family Services a Great Charity To Donate To
Vashon Youth and Family Services is a non-profit organization that has been providing human services to residents of Vashon Island in Washington for thirty-one years. Their mission is to help residents living on the island [...]
I left my Successful Career in Digital Media Marketing
That’s right!
For over 15 years I worked in the tech industry as a digital marketing professional. Also known as the SEOGoddess I not only optimized websites for many companies, but I also spearheaded my own conferences in the industry. Considered one of the thought leaders of the SEO industry I made the transition from an in-house employee for a very large corporation to a consultant. After 2 years of consulting I left to travel the world and put my money and efforts towards making a difference in people’s lives.
I Now Volunteer
4 Projects in 2015
Igniting Self Reliance
Recurrent Assessed Scholarship Program
Building Homes in Nepal
- Solar Powered Computer Lab
Working with Three 501(c)3 Organizations
Donate Now!
Community Development Network (CDN) is a 501 (c)3 Non-Profit Organization in the US and an NGO Charity in the UK. Your contributions to CDN will go to support our many projects:
…and Sell Products Made in Nepal
Hemp Bracelets
Tika Nepal offers many handmade items by the Nepali people, these popular bracelets are made of 100% hemp.
Supporting
You can purchase items I pick up during my travels and a percentage of the profits goes to support the three projects through CDN.
By purchasing items from Tika Nepal you help in 3 ways:
- Support the Nepal Economy
- 10% Proceeds go to Projects
- Provide Jobs for the Nepali
All Hemp Items
