The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel. 
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    Emergencies Abroad: Dealing with a Chronic Health Condition

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    I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel. 

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The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

How I turned from a late-night bartender into an early-morning teacher. 
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The Difference Between Being a Tourist and an Expat

The Difference Between Being a "Tourist" and an "Expat"

How my life has changed since I moved to Cambodia. 
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Why Im Moving to Cambodia

Why I'm Moving to Cambodia

One month in Siem Reap turned into three. Now, my whole future has changed. 
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Life in Cambodia is Good, But Not Easy. Heres Why.

Life in Cambodia is Good, But Not Easy. Here's Why.

Four challenges I encounter on the daily.
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A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia

A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia

What my average day working abroad in Siem Reap looks like, from start-to-finish. 
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What Its Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel

What It's Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel

I believe in fostering communities of travellers. Here's how I do it. 
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A Bartender Abroad

A Bartender Abroad

Why I decided to work abroad rather than just taking an extended vacation. 
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The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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    Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

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    Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?

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Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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    Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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    No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.

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Praying for Rain

Praying for Rain

Cambodia is experiencing the worst drought in decades. How can travellers and expats help?
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Beyond Angkor Wat

Beyond Angkor Wat

In shoulder-width tunnels four storeys underground, Cambodia's precious stone workers dig for that one gem that will lift them from poverty.
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Life After the Killing Fields

Life After the Killing Fields

After two years working abroad, Taylor has one of her most rewarding experiences yet in Cambodia.
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In Photos: Beyond Ankor Wat

In Photos: Beyond Ankor Wat

In shoulder-width tunnels four storeys underground, Cambodia's precious stone workers dig for that one gem that will lift them from poverty.
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A Visit to Phnom Penh

A Visit to Phnom Penh

Anna spends time in Cambodia's capital before starting her volunteer project in the jungle.
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Top Two Tourist Sites in Siem Reap

Top Two Tourist Sites in Siem Reap

Anna crosses over into Cambodia from Thailand.
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How to Deal With Travel Theft

How to Deal With Travel Theft

Keeping your cool in an uncomfortable situation.
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Eating My Way Into Khmer Culture

Eating My Way Into Khmer Culture

The meals that bind us.
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