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Just three weeks ago, everything looked pretty great. I had just completed my PPL theory, work was going well, we … More

Where to draw the line?

Recently, several people have crossed my path who are challenging the way I think or the way I choose to … More

When I talk to people outside of Egypt and I tell them I live and work in Egypt, often they … More

Almost two years ago, I wrote my first blog post about Lupus, inspired by my friend’s struggle with the disease. … More

It has been a little more than two months since I moved to Cairo, Egypt. I am still not sure … More

* By ‘normal’, I mean ‘socially accepted’ rather than ‘common’. Ten things that are ‘normal’ in Thailand, but not elsewhere … More

The Vegetarian Festival (เทศกาลกินเจ) was held in Thailand 27 September – 5 October 2011 (or, the equivalent Thai year of 2554). … More

Most NGOs don’t pay their juniors much. I know a lot of people who work (or have worked) for no … More

Ten things I love about Thailand: People are amazing! Thai friends and strangers – always polite and friendly, smiling and … More