Category: Cambodia

Out of desperation, I took a teaching job in Korea. In exchange for me signing a one year contract, they flew me to Asia, and gave me an apartment and a good salary. I was miserable in Korea. To keep …

Most of us have some aspect of our personality or our life that we wish to change. We want to lose weight, quit smoking, save money, or develop the discipline to meditate daily and heal our minds. Some people wish …

The fishermen turn away from the blast. After the hand-grenade has exploded, they can simply pick the dead fish off of the top of the water. Hand-grenade fishing is much easier than fishing with nets. But, it is one of …

“Gi gong. Gi gong!” I repeated, switching to Khmer. “I want to ride a bicycle around Angkor Wat.” I insisted.”But it is more than thirty kilometers.” Protested the clerk at the bicycle shop. “And besides, it is raining.” Thirty kilometers …

The school looks like some bombed out tenement block in Sarajevo. There is no glass in the windows. The walls are pealing. Dirt clings to the dark spots on the floor, where the rain pours through the gaping holes in …

The smiling boys formed a lined in orderly fashion, and waited patiently for their turn to punch me in the stomach. There were about five of them, but luckily the oldest was probably only about twelve.”Me next!” Shouted one boy, …

After a short journey, I arrive at Ream National Park. My companions – two young Irish women – and I are sleepy-eyed as we climb out of the mini bus. As I breathe in the fresh, morning air, I suddenly …