Peace Corps – Page 3 – vim, vigor, vinegar

Khmedicine

Traditional Cambodian health beliefs and practices as told by one community in Takeo Province. Continue reading Khmedicine

Two giant ghosts danced through the streets this year to announce the supposed end of rainy season. Continue reading Holidays: Bon Kathen 2017

A confessional account of less-than-ideal life with a host-family. Continue reading Awaiting the Daily Klok

Of the “Village Void” journal series, the 437th day in Cambodia. Continue reading Day 437 – Bronzed Backs of Men

A peek at Ancestor’s Day in the village. Continue reading Bon Pchum Ben 2017

Of the “Village Void” journal series, the 428th day in Cambodia. Continue reading Day 428 – Corn & Calisthenics

Of the “Village Void” journal series, the 419th day in the Cambodia. Continue reading Day 419 – Frustration & Fish Powder

She’s right from a storybook – a storybook about badass grannies who run gambling circuits and slip you fresh baked goods when mom’s not looking. Continue reading Village Voices: “Mak Yaay” Granny Meng

Typical roles of and activities at pagodas in Khmer communities. (Spoiler: sometimes there are raves.) Continue reading Wat’s Going On

Of the “Village Void” journal series, the 384th day in Cambodia. Continue reading Day 384 – Cake Walks