
The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Travel Health
I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.
Emergencies Abroad: Dealing with a Chronic Health Condition
I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.

The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How I turned from a late-night bartender into an early-morning teacher.

The Difference Between Being a "Tourist" and an "Expat"
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How my life has changed since I moved to Cambodia.

Why I'm Moving to Cambodia
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
One month in Siem Reap turned into three. Now, my whole future has changed.

Life in Cambodia is Good, But Not Easy. Here's Why.
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Four challenges I encounter on the daily.

A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
What my average day working abroad in Siem Reap looks like, from start-to-finish.

What It's Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
I believe in fostering communities of travellers. Here's how I do it.

A Bartender Abroad
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Why I decided to work abroad rather than just taking an extended vacation.

Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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- Written by: Andrea Hoang
- Category: Travel Health
No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.

The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?

Praying for Rain
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- Written by: Kiana Zemenchik
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Cambodia is experiencing the worst drought in decades. How can travellers and expats help?

Beyond Angkor Wat
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- Written by: Jennifer Meszaros
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
In shoulder-width tunnels four storeys underground, Cambodia's precious stone workers dig for that one gem that will lift them from poverty.

Life After the Killing Fields
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- Written by: Taylor St. John
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
After two years working abroad, Taylor has one of her most rewarding experiences yet in Cambodia.

A Visit to Phnom Penh
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- Written by: Anna Sawchuk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Anna spends time in Cambodia's capital before starting her volunteer project in the jungle.

Top Two Tourist Sites in Siem Reap
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- Written by: Anna Sawchuk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Anna crosses over into Cambodia from Thailand.

How to Deal With Travel Theft
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- Written by: Judi Zienchuk
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Keeping your cool in an uncomfortable situation.

Eating My Way Into Khmer Culture
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- Written by: Judi Zienchuk
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
The meals that bind us.

The Humble Plant
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- Written by: Raine Blunk
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Raine makes an amazing discovery in a sweet potato farm over 25 kilometres from Siem Reap.

Obama's Visit to Cambodia
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- Written by: Raine Blunk
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Verge's newest "from the field" blogger reflects on Cambodia's broken silence.

The Spoils of Peace: Restoring Cambodia
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- Written by: Ethan Ribalkin
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
At last count, Aki Ra has defused over 20,000 landmines—the same number he estimates he laid as a child.