Archive for September 2015
The Aftermath of Cambodia: Breaking Out of Apathy
I wish I could tell you that I returned to New York happy-go-lucky, refreshed and ready to take on the world.
Read MoreSiem Reap: A Guide Through the Heart of Cambodia
I decided to spend my last weekend in Siem Reap, home to the ancient Angkor temple complex.
Read MorePhnom Penh: We Don’t Have to Get Used to Suffering (Day 12)
Before I stepped foot into this country, I was fully aware of Cambodia’s widespread battle with child labor and prostitution. Yet for the first time, I truly felt like I saw it.
Read MorePhnom Penh: The Two Sides of Cambodia (Day 11)
I’ve spent a lot of time contemplating the nature of Cambodia’s people, and I’m still somewhat at a loss.
Read MorePhnom Penh: Finding Joy in the Simplest of Pleasures (Day 9,10)
I continue to be taken aback by how sweet and affectionate the children at CCH are. Every day upon my arrival, I am greeted with tender hugs and smiles.
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