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5 Things to do in Rayong, Thailand

THAILAND | Saturday, 2 Aug 2014 | Views [361]

5 Things to do in Rayong I’ve been ever so busy with going away on my long weekends, ComicCon, midterms and having family visit. But I don’t really have too much to say that you can’t already see on Facebook so… instead I’... Read more >


2 months already...

THAILAND | Sunday, 29 Jun 2014 | Views [306]

So it’s nearly been a month since Michael left and mid-terms are creeping up on us. I have been teaching for 2months now and I really enjoy my job. The little kiddiewinks are adorable and the majority of them do their work so it’s quite stress ... Read more >


Teaching in Thailand

THAILAND | Monday, 19 May 2014 | Views [329]

Organisation isnt a word that exists here... and Im learning to live without it, slowly.  It's been just over 2 months since I departed CWF in Cambodia and now I'm teaching Primary school Year 3 & 4's. I'm their English Program teacher, ... Read more >


Hong Kong and Macau

HONG KONG | Wednesday, 23 Apr 2014 | Views [326]

Mike and I have spent just less than a month here in HK and a sweet little getaway to Macau. HK has so much too offer, it has the city and beach; walking trails and theme parks and all types of food. We have a great time with Mike's cousin David and ... Read more >


Myanmar

MYANMAR | Tuesday, 1 Apr 2014 | Views [373]

So... we only had 7 days in Myanmar. They were incredible. There were so many options of what to see but we decided to stick to the top three places: Yangon, Bagan and Inle Lake. I think we made 3 excellent choices.  We'd spoke to a few people ... Read more >


Getting out of Bangkok

THAILAND | Sunday, 23 Mar 2014 | Views [315]

A week out of Bangkok took us to Kaho Yai which is known for its National Park - we booked in at Bobby's Apartment and Tours. They were incredible, a massive room with an ensuite and enthusiastic tour guides that took us off the beaten track. We saw ... Read more >


Bangkok

THAILAND | Saturday, 15 Mar 2014 | Views [280]

Well, to be so close to Cambodia and be so different really did catch me of guard. I didn't know anything about the city other than the food was good, ping pong shows existed and ladyboys. But actually the city is very western, with its sky train and ... Read more >


See you later Cambodia

CAMBODIA | Sunday, 9 Mar 2014 | Views [326]

My last month in Cambodia has been a hectic ride of emotions with Michael arriving, leaving CWF, travelling to Siem Reap and having a small trip to the best hospital in town. I’ve had goodbye parties, beautiful gifts, Khmer kisses from students, ... Read more >


Photos: Phnom Penh

CAMBODIA | Monday, 17 Feb 2014 | Photo Gallery

A little of the things that have been surrounding me for 3 months!
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It's near the end of my time in Phnom Penh

CAMBODIA | Friday, 14 Feb 2014 | Views [352]

So my time is nearly up at Conversations With Foreigners. I’ve had an incredible experience, met some exceptional individuals and grown as a teacher. The culture here is quite different to the one at home and the same can be said with my Khmer ... Read more >


Prasat Preah Vihear

CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 4 Feb 2014 | Views [371]

The Chinese New Year came and it was time to have another long weekend.  For this one, unlike the last one where I went to Siem Reap, I was invited to go to Preah Vihear Province with some of the staff from CWF. I travelled the 400km to the Northern ... Read more >


A day in the life: teaching at CWF

CAMBODIA | Sunday, 26 Jan 2014 | Views [453]

5:30AM                 The alarm goes off and another day has begun. I rise, get dressed, head to the hot water and grab a cup of tea and whilst I’m drinking this I have ... Read more >


Khmer Cooking Classes

CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 22 Jan 2014 | Views [414]

Wednesday 15 th January 2014 – Khmer Red Curry Today was my first Khmer cooking class, the agenda for the class was to go to the market, buy the ingredients, prepare, cook and then consume. The meal that we cooked is called Khmer red curry.... Read more >


Chkai and Khmer Weddings

CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 14 Jan 2014 | Views [1098]

Chkai and Khmer Weddings This past week has been quite eventful. There was a public holiday on Tuesday 7 th , which meant that we had to get our own food. So, Alana and I headed to the Russian market to grab some $1 noodles for lunch. After filling ... Read more >


Teaching, Trees and Temple

CAMBODIA | Friday, 27 Dec 2013 | Views [388]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Christmas has past and so have my first seven classes, I’ve managed waking at 5AM and I am enjoying teaching, it’s a great experience and quite funny. I have a lot of banter with my students. My first ... Read more >


Orientation is Over... Lesson planning is my life.

CAMBODIA | Saturday, 14 Dec 2013 | Views [478]

Orientation is over, it was crazy busy and we did so much in such a small amount of time. The first few days consisted of Khmer lessons every morning and I'm trying to use it as much as possible, mostly saying thank you and no (mainly to tuktuk drivers).... Read more >


Getting to Asia

CAMBODIA | Thursday, 5 Dec 2013 | Views [388] | Comments [2]

Last kisses with the loved one and I was off, tears running down my face, with many hours on planes to long forward too. 18 or so hours later I arrived at Phnom Penh, I had to pass through Doha (Qatar) and Ho Chi Minch (Vietnam) before landing in Phnom ... Read more >


Goodbye

UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 1 Dec 2013 | Views [458] | Comments [1]

Hey guys and welcome to my new blog. New blog means new journey. I'm heading to a place unknown to me, Asia, more specifically, Cambodia.  I will be spending my time as an intern, teaching conversational English. I will be working for Conversations ... Read more >

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