Jacqueline Novograt is who inspires me today. Who inspires you?
Sokha’s Story: Women in the World 2011
I don’t wish to add to the glamorization of poverty and hardship, but there are millions of girls like Sokha who crave the opportunity to attend school and their stories are worth sharing. This is a beautiful montage of a Cambodian girl’s story. After enjoying the short dance performace at the end. I hope you will be inspired to learn about what NGOs, governments and regular citizens can do to help girls attain education.
Just several steps out the door… watch out for motorbikes though!
(via 128norodom)
Street vendors sell sweet potatoes and tamarinds
How to Eat Fried Tarantulas in Cambodia
Angelina Jolie hasn’t tried them yet and neither have I (we prefer crickets), but it is a popular Cambodian snack and is full of protein.
Thanks Alex for sharing!
I had a staring match with this young monk I bumped into, whilst walking around the semi remote temple ruins of Chau Srei Vibol, east of Siem Reap…
Here’s a great study break which will allow you to stretch out and learn how to count to 19 in under five minutes.
TEDxPhnomPenh - Daniela Papi - Learn to count to 20 in Khmer in 60 secs (by TEDxTalks)
Food in Cambodia
Like in New York City, one can get their fill of exotic foods ranging from authentic Nepalese to Lebanese to Greek within moments’ notice, even at late hours of the night. I might even go as far as to say that access to these good-quality delicacies may be even easier in Phnom Penh than in New York because of the city’s geographic location, pricing and size — everything’s only a short tuk-tuk ride away.)
