The third time's a charm. Our hotel was literally right across the street, but our nights were long and we were on Gould time in the mornings. We tried twice to see the Royal Palace grounds, and each walk over there we were pestered incessantly by ignoble tuk tuk drivers hoping to change our plans … Continue reading The Royal Palace
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Villages: Takeo
Every morning and afternoon is spent in a different village. All have similar qualities, but look distinct. Some are more tropical, some are more dry. Some have more children, some are quieter. It is exhausting going to SO many new places. I am a traveler by heart, but all this moving around wears even me … Continue reading Villages: Takeo
Daily Schedule
Each week my team, consisting of four or five Cambodian "enumerators" (people who conduct surveys) go out to a different province (largest area below country) with the goal of surveying 400 farmers. A driver picks me up from my hotel on Monday morning, and the three-row SUV is packed with people and backpacks. We arrive … Continue reading Daily Schedule
Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Arriving To & Getting Around in Phnom Penh
I wrote this detailed list of tips for my parents who are visiting me in the country. I am sharing it here so that it may hopefully help someone else who is traveling to Cambodia! Airport When you arrive in the Phnom Penh airport, you will follow the other westerners to buy a visa. It’s … Continue reading Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Arriving To & Getting Around in Phnom Penh
Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Wardrobe
What should you wear in Southeast Asia? Well, obviously it depends on where exactly you're going, when you'll be there, and what you'll be doing. For me, I will be in Cambodia during the rainy season (still very hot!), and will be working. During the days I'll be traveling to various villages to survey rice … Continue reading Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Wardrobe
First Week Ramblings
Alright, I think I've gone long enough without sitting down for a proper, straight from the hip, spewing thoughts from my brain update. I was (and am) hoping to do lots of these, just to keep you updated on the daily occurrences. It's good to use posts like these as a mini travel dairy, … Continue reading First Week Ramblings
Stuff I’ve Eaten
I've eaten a lot of weird stuff so far. I honestly didn't think I would be an adventurous eater here. As it turns out, when food is put in front of me, I feel totally open to trying it with only slight hesitation, as weird as it may be. I've found the food here to be … Continue reading Stuff I’ve Eaten
Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Packing List
Yippee, this post is the most fun of all for me to write!! I used to be the summer missions coordinator for Cru in our region, and I absolutely LOVED looking over the packing guides and travel information for all the different locations. This post is going to be a lot of text, so I won't … Continue reading Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Packing List
First Day in Pictures
I really need to update again, but I have had so little time. Man these professors really like to pack a lot into a day! I am a hard worker, but I am not by any means a workaholic. I REALLY like to stop working and have a rest. Tonight that means that my blogging … Continue reading First Day in Pictures
47+ Hours of Travel
Wow. Two full days of travel, and I am finally at my destination. Fortunately, I have always been one to enjoy the journey, never ready to leave the airport and get on the plane. Never ready to get off the plane and quit listening to music, reading, or watching movies. Never ready to check out … Continue reading 47+ Hours of Travel
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