Theresa Kozelka, 129 YinD I had my first encounter with the supernatural on a sunny March morning. Things were far from unusual. I woke up around 6 o’clock in the morning to […]
The Ghost of Satun
The Mystery of the Tooth in the Sock
Michael Marano, 129 TCCS I touched my finger to my nose to remember whether or not I had already washed my face. It slid faster and was greasier than the oiled up […]
Readjusting to Adjust
Berline Exume, 130 TESS During Pre-Service Training, as a group, we are told that the first few months at our new site may be rough and require a lot of flexibility. We […]
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 […]
My Peace Corps Story Podcast: Anna McGillicuddy
Anna McGillicuddy, 129 YinD Anna was recently interviewed on the Podcast My Peace Corps Story. Listen to her talk about her first year of service below! https://mypeacecorpsstory.com/ep-041-anna-mcgillicuddy-thailand-2017-now/
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 […]
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 […]
The Songkran Survivor
Tiffany Fitzgerald, 129 TCCS Tis the season of Songkran. I remember being fresh into site in Satun and not quite anticipating a whole lot of celebration (my site is predominately Muslim) but […]
Journal Through Time
Celete Kato, 129 TCCS January 9, 2017 I made it! I’m in Thailand! I’m processing all of this change. I’m excited, but also exhausted and feeling a bit…off. I’m hot. I’m unsure. […]
Are We Thai Yet?
Megan Cindric, 129 YinD When you try to learn a new language, there’s a transition point where you don’t just talk in the target language, you also start to think in it. […]
Adventures of Khao & Soy: Jeopardy
Artwork by Catherine Nightengale, 129 YinD
Fight and Flight
Anna McGillicuddy, 129 YinD I drew in a deep breath as I knelt down on the mat, pulled my hands into my chest and performed the first bow of my Wai Kru […]
Peaks & Valleys, Vol. 5 feat. Andy Anderson
Rae Richards, 129 TCCS Welcome to a 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 Corps […]
Life Lessons Learned Living in Thailand
Erin Hardin, 128 YinD Two years is a long time, and it’s hard to put this experience into words! So, I have decided to compile a go-to list that I can share […]
It’s On My List: Koh Mook
Nikolai Stern, 129 TCCS Tell us about your trip… Where did you go? Koh Mook, Trang Province How long did you stay? 5 nights What was the weather like? The weather was […]
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