Experiencing the Awe and Awfulness of History in Cambodia

The colors danced in the sky as the morning clouds passed through, constantly changing the reflection of light from the rising sun. At the forefront of the golden, pink, and orange show were the five unmistakable lotus-shaped towers of Angkor Wat. After nearly a week of grappling with the history of death and destruction that … Continue reading Experiencing the Awe and Awfulness of History in Cambodia

Rural Exploration and Western Commercialization

The juxtaposition between the two destinations during our final week in Vietnam was noteworthy. Our experiences in the rural region of Hoa Binh and then flying south to Ho Chi Minh City were both exceptional despite the vastly different settings. We spent the first half of the week living in large group homestays in a … Continue reading Rural Exploration and Western Commercialization