Rae Richards, 129 TESS Welcome to a column meant to explore the highs and lows of Peace Corps volunteer life—in Thailand and beyond. Each month, we highlight a current Peace Corps volunteer […]
Peaks & Valleys, Vol. 7 feat. David Gardner
Rain Bugs
Natalie Garro, 129 TESS There is nothing beautiful about the way the rain bugs come in swarms, land on my skin, thick bodies and skittering legs crawling over my flesh. They throw […]
Visakha Bucha Day
Michael Marano, 129 TESS Today is the Buddhist holiday Visakha Bucha Day commemorating the day of the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. It is celebrated all throughout Thailand and is regarded […]
40 Days Without Social Media
Audrey Ardine, 129 TESS Rewind to about a year ago when I was still in training. I heard about all the downtime volunteers would have at site and I told myself it […]
Have Yous Eaten Yet? Episode 2: Tom Kha Gai
Yousif Al-Amin, 129 TESS Hello! Have Yous Eaten Yet? If not, head over to your local (super)market and pick up the ingredients listed inside this recipe to make your very own authentic […]
Abbey’s Site Through KC’s Eyes
Every volunteer has a unique experience depending on the location, religion, and traditions of their site. Each month we will explore a new volunteer’s site through the eyes of a visiting volunteer […]
Religious Harmony in 131 Seconds
Theresa Kozelka, 129 YinD Nathon, Satun, Thailand: “Life here is chill.”
Simple Guide to Personal Health Care When You Don’t Have Time for Personal Health Care
Natalie Garro, 129 TCCS Greetings, friends! I originally wrote this article in March, 2018; however, we decided to delay its posting for a more relevant time – that was not bpit-term! That […]
Mornings in Thailand
Anna McGillicuddy, 129 YinD Eight hours, I’ve been painting on this canvas A swirling world of colorful dreams and yet somehow, now, there’s music slowly seeping into it’s woven seams. My heavy […]
Peaks & Valleys, Vol. 6 feat. Paul Stahlke
Rae Richards, 129 TCCS Welcome to a new column meant to explore the highs and lows of Peace Corps volunteer life—in Thailand and beyond! Each month, we will highlight a current Peace […]
The Modern Tool Kit for Teachers: Incorporating Technology in the Classroom
Christopher Pinkos, TCCS 129 & PCT T4D Committee Member “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” – […]
Hugs: Nature’s Friendliest Language and Medicine
McKenzie Paterson, 129 TCCS Service has become a montage of awkward side hugs. And, look, I get it. Not everyone is down to hug someone they barely know; but after living in […]
Dear Mom & Dad – Blog Repost
Elizabeth Marik, 129 YinD Dear Mom and Dad, Everything here seems to grow a little faster than usual. Longan trees are entirely beheaded, cut down to their thickest branches, and yet grow […]
Have Yous Eaten Yet? Episode 1: Thai Green Curry
Yousif Al-Amin, 129 TCCS Welcome to my cooking series, Have Yous Eaten Yet? Today I share a two part episode with an appetizer and main course with both recipes listed below. In […]
Embracing Thailand with “Malee”
Linda Cotrufello, Peace Corps Mom of Alex Cotrufello, 129 YinD It is February 20, 2018 and I have been in Thailand for nearly a month. I have 5 more days to enjoy […]
Peace Corps Thailand Magazine 