Recently, several people have crossed my path who are challenging the way I think or the way I choose to live or be. It may start with a conversation on veganism and soon …
Tag: food
What to love about Egypt
When I talk to people outside of Egypt and I tell them I live and work in Egypt, often they ask me questions like ‘What are you doing there?’, ‘Isn’t it hard to …
Lupus, part two.
Almost two years ago, I wrote my first blog post about Lupus, inspired by my friend’s struggle with the disease. She established the Plum Blossom Foundation to raise awareness and support other people suffering from …
Things I love and hate in Egypt
It has been a little more than two months since I moved to Cairo, Egypt. I am still not sure what to think of the place, but there are some clear things I …
Ten things that are ‘normal’* in Thailand, but not elsewhere… and vice versa
* By ‘normal’, I mean ‘socially accepted’ rather than ‘common’. Ten things that are ‘normal’ in Thailand, but not elsewhere 1. Eating disorders When you visit Thailand, you notice soon enough that everyone …
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The Vegetarian Festival – another thing I love about Thailand
The Vegetarian Festival (เทศกาลกินเจ) was held in Thailand 27 September – 5 October 2011 (or, the equivalent Thai year of 2554). This annual Festival is the celebration of the Chinese community’s belief that abstinence …
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฿100 a day challenge
Most NGOs don’t pay their juniors much. I know a lot of people who work (or have worked) for no pay or stipend at all. Luckily, I get a small stipend and although …
Ten things I love/hate about Thailand
Ten things I love about Thailand: People are amazing! Thai friends and strangers – always polite and friendly, smiling and helpful. My Thai life would’ve been so different without the wonderful people I’ve …
