Teaching and Touring in Cambodia

The scariest thing is probably letting go of control and just letting things happen as the please instead of trying to plan every minute detail. At least, it’s the scariest thing for me. I’ve dealt with a lot of issues that stem from an compulsive urge to control everything, or being frightened by an outcome that I may not be able to control. I let a lot of opportunities pass me by because of this...

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   The first time I came to Cambodia it was love at first sight. Everything about my first trip there, from being crammed into a taxi as it careened down bumpy roads honking the horn incessantly, to majestic temples of Angkor Wat, made me fall in love with a country that is filled an enigmatic mix of hope, survival, integrity and despair. The dusty roads will lead you to the most beautiful places that have...

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    It's been just under a month since I packe up my bags and moved to Phnom Penh, Cambodia after a year of living in Bangkok, Thailand. So far, things are settling in nice and everything is falling into place.  I got a fanastic opportunity to volunteer with an amazing organization and assist them with their English curriculum, which includes teaching.  I'll also be doing some writing and administration tasks for them which I...

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My second week in and the principal asked me yesterday to do a voice-over for a radio commerical for the school. I could'nt say no so today I heard my voice for the first time,not a cool feeling.I think the acting career will be put on hold for a while.... I brought my laptop to school last Friday to show my level one classes clips of 'Nacho Liebre' as we had spent the week learning...

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Hello again,Im into my second week teaching in Cambodia,and today I will sign a six month contract. The school is called 'innokidz' international school and its based in Kampong Cham province,about 3 hours bus ride from the capital,its a new school and I get to teach teeanger through to adult classes! I had tried Indonesia before comming here but most schools needed a degree for  a legal visa,so a friend of mine suggested to try...

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