The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

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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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I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel. 
The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

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

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

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

Why I'm Moving to Cambodia

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

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

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

A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia

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

What It's Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel

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

A Bartender Abroad

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Why I decided to work abroad rather than just taking an extended vacation. 
Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

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

Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

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

Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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

Praying for Rain

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

Beyond Angkor Wat

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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

Life After the Killing Fields

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

In Photos: Beyond Ankor Wat

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

A Visit to Phnom Penh

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

Top Two Tourist Sites in Siem Reap

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

How to Deal With Travel Theft

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

Eating My Way Into Khmer Culture

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The meals that bind us.

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