Just three weeks ago, everything looked pretty great. I had just completed my PPL theory, work was going well, we … More
Tag: food
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
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 … More
Lupus, part two.
Almost two years ago, I wrote my first blog post about Lupus, inspired by my friend’s struggle with the disease. … More
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 … More
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 … More
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). … More
฿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 … More
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 … More