The Western International School Fair features more than just science. There are business, history and math sections as well. I’ve been working in Cambodia on and off for 6 years so now some of my former students are teachers. One of them teaches Physics at […]
The YSEALI STEM Education Conference brings together young Asian leaders from throughout Southeast Asia to learn about STEM education and consider ways to improve access to STEM careers for rural students and women. One of the aspects of my job is to present at conferences […]
Last night I had the pleasure of attending Cambodia’s first opera, Die Zauberflöte. A multinational cast performed an edited version set in Cambodia. Although the music and acting were sublime and the adaptation for a Cambodian context worked, the edited version left out key information […]
Unlike American Rice Krispy treats, French Rice Krispy Treats are chocolate. I made these fun no-bake treats with just three ingredients in just 10 minutes. Grocery shopping in a foreign country can be a challenge and an adventure. Many of the foods in stores here […]
Christmas in Cambodia is just another workday but more and more Cambodians are embracing the holiday spirit. This is my second Christmas in Cambodia. In 2015, Becks and I celebrated Christmas here and she’s back this year with her boyfriend, Caelum. Back in 2015, Becks […]
The annual three-day Water Festival, or Bonn Om Toeuk in Khmer, is one of the most important holidays in Cambodia. Millions of Cambodians gather in Phnom Penh for boat races, water parades, picnics, shopping, fireworks, and concerts. The Water Festival marks the end of the rainy […]
Support services for deaf Cambodians are sparse leaving many isolated from their families and communities. As I rode the bus home today, I met a little Cambodian boy who is deaf. The bus was crowded so a lot of us were standing in the aisles. […]
The Phnom Penh cyclo tour from Grasshopper adventures takes you to some of the must-see sights and hidden gems around the city. Cyclos, bicycles with a shaded seat in front, used to be common in Phnom Penh. This iconic mode of transport is dying out. […]
Need a change from the temple tours? Go Horseback Riding in Siem Reap. The Happy Ranch Horse Farm is a quick tuktuk ride from the city center. We scheduled our ride for 9 AM, left our hotel at 8:30 and were still there 15 minutes […]
