"How was Thailand?" is the impossible question to answer; how could I even begin to summarize that entire year? I always feel the need to...

I woke up around six to the sound of my resident geckos chirping and the neighborhood cats scurrying across my roof, with some crowing...

Once a year during the hottest month of Thailand, the entire country comes to life in a nation-wide water festival. Streets everywhere...

On Saturday night, I found myself in a small, intimate art gallery in Khon Kaen after hours, sipping wine and speaking with the most...

In Thailand, the question, "mi fan mai," or "do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend," is a standard get-to-know you question. I've been asked...

Happy 2024! While Christmas and New Years definitely isn't as widely celebrated in Thailand, the past month has been filled with...

Just like that, it's been a month in Khammuang. Teaching has its ups and downs: some days go smoothly, and I'm laughing alongside my...

P'Pom, my incredible host teacher, has been introducing me to everyone in Khammuang; I've met the noodle shop owners, the barber, the...

Our month of orientation in Bangkok is over, and I’m now sitting on a plane bound for Udon Thani, where my host teacher will pick me up,...

Training Muay Thai with Singhao has been amazing, and I still can’t believe I accidentally ran into him on that rainy day. He’s...

Yesterday, I decided to finally visit a temple. There is a huge temple near our hotel, so I walked over after orientation was done for...

I've had my first week in Bangkok! We've kicked off the Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) orientation, meeting everyday from...

A year ago, I had this crazy idea of going to Thailand. I was about to graduate, and I was beginning to apply to grad schools. But I had...