Traveling Ratankiri Cambodia was amazing! As many of you know, I was recently in Cambodia teaching English, studying the Khmer language, working with NGOs, and traveling around the beautiful country. We made a trip to Ratankiri, a small province (even for Cambodian standards) of less than 100,000 inhabitants, felt so different from Siem Reap. The population and commerce […]
Urban Monk in Rural Cambodia For some of us, Yoga is a private communication of who we are and what we are. Meditation is an integral part of this communication. I mostly meditate from home remembering the natural forces of death and destruction. Remembering the force of destruction enables me to note how destruction prevails […]
I was recently in Cambodia studying the Khmer language, teaching English, working with NGOs, and traveling around the beautiful country. This is a reflection from my time in Koh Ker Village Cambodia. Koh Ker Village is located deep in the Cambodian Northwest Countryside near the Thai and Laotian borders. Koh Ker Village Cambodia Upon reflecting this week, […]
I saw this interesting lookin’ fella at the Angkor Centre for Conservation and Biodiversity. ACCB is the first nature conservation centre in Cambodia. The centre features a variety of birds, monkeys, and more. It was established to preserve and breed rare wildlife in Cambodia. It’s a 1.5 hour tuk tuk ride from Siem Reap town and you can enjoy beautiful scenery […]
I found this plant particularly striking because of its radiant color. What do you think?
I recently took this shot of a pink lotus flower in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Hope you enjoy 🙂
Here’s a shot I took at a recent ladyboy show in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Week One in Siem Reap Cambodia I’m teaching, traveling, and living in Siem Reap, Cambodia for the next ten weeks. Each week, I’ll share a snapshot of what we’re up to. My intention is to share with you what it’s like to live in Southeast Asia and share my teaching experiences with you. I hope […]
I took this photo at the Phare Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Hope you enjoy 🙂
Photo of beautiful flowers I recently took shots of in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Hope you enjoy 🙂
Here are some shots I took this week in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Click each photo to enlarge. Enjoy 🙂
Cambodian Money — What You Should Know While Traveling Cambodia While traveling Cambodia, one must consider several aspects of Cambodian money. What’s the currency? How far does a US Dollar go in Cambodia? What are other issues to be mindful of? 1. How Far Does a Dollar Go in Siem Reap, Cambodia? The cost of […]
This is the main song heard everywhere in Siem Reap Cambodia for the Khmer New Year. All the kids (and grownups too!) love dancing to this! Enjoy 🙂
I had a blast making Banana Blossom Salad, Vegetable Curry, and Cambodian cooked bananas in Siem Reap!
Celebrating Khmer New Year in Cambodia I’m teaching Art and English at two schools in Cambodia and we recently celebrated the Khmer New Year! Ponheary Ly (the organization I’m involved with) is a nonprofit that helps young students at Knar Primary School. Knar School is located in a rural village in Siem Reap, Cambodia. […]
We have talked a lot in the past about mindful eating. Dr. Joel Kahn does a great job explaining this practice. 4. Sit and chew. I do not know how many meals I eat standing, but sitting at a table, sharing conversation, paying attention to colors, textures and tastes are the way most meals where […]
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