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Susaday from Cambodia

Sat, 10 Dec 2005 | By hanna_and_sarah | Views [1628]

We are about to embark on the first orphanage, The Peaceful Childrens home just out of Phnom Pehn in about 2 days, - nerves, excitment and just really a slight feeling of the unknown. Our week travelling in Cambodia has been amazing, and the people increibly ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Back in Phnom Penh

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 | By gregorboyd | Views [982]

I arrived in Phnom Penh around 6:00 Wednesday evening. Checked into the OK guesthouse and went to the Volunteer house to pick up my bag which I had left there. I met all the new volunteers they seemed really cool. A younger crowd then my group, and ... Read more >

The trappings of one's mind

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 | By shix | Views [963]

Can be a frightening thing. I’m referring to one’s socio-economic and cultural background. Warning: reflective post ahead. In the past 2 weeks I’ve been here, I’ve met and spoken to several foreigners who have made S’ville their (temporary) home.... Read more >

Tags: thoughts

Long overdue!

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 | By elusiv | Views [854] | Comments [2]

Sorry once again we haven't been able to write very often due to the long days at the orphanage! The other two volunteers who were staying with us left last Thursday leaving us as the only volunteers at the centre. On the Thursday there was no school ... Read more >

Day 1 - Arrival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 | By businesschick | Views [583]

It ain't called the Business Chicks Cambodia Challenge for nothing. Right from the start, this challenge has given me an adventure to remember. I am thankful amd most appreciative of all the wonderful kind hearted people that have helped me along this ... Read more >

Reasons I am a Horrible Backpacker

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 | By coliestravels | Views [446]

A list to make my mother proud 1) I shower Not only on a daily basis, but often multiple times a day. Call me crazy, but when it is over 100 degrees with 60% humidity I think two showers are in order. Maybe even three. 2) I do my laundry Again, ... Read more >

Children are not tourist attractions!!

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 | By me | Views [275]

There are so many positive things happening here in Cambodia. I am learning more and more about different NGOs serving in this beautiful nation aiming at empowering the poor and disabling the exploitation that is promoting poverty. I was so happy ... Read more >

Tags: children, frustrations, poverty, voluntourism

Preparation for Uk and Egypt trip

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 | By simonwright | Views [220]

When your about to embark on a long awaited journey I think the butterflies escalate to peak levels! Have I got every in my bag? Is it the right bag? Do I need another? Will i regeret buying the $10 one from the market? Anyway the day is close arriving ... Read more >

Taste and see that the Lord is good

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 | By me | Views [201]

Today as a special treat for Kindergarten we had watermelon for English class. ‘Why?’ you may ask. Each week we have been learning about a new letter of the alphabet. Kindergarten learns some vocabulary words that start with the letter of the week, ... Read more >

Cheers Cambodia

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By samjadewanderer | Views [184] | Scholarship Entry

Yada has just asked me if I would mind stopping near his house as he needs to change his shirt. Alarm bells chime in my head. I’d felt safe with my tuk tuk driver during our last three days of temple touring but perhaps he had spontaneously decided to ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip