Curated by Shannon Murphy Berrios, 131 TESS “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso Wise words from […]
El Sabor De Tailandia
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Michael’s Site Through Chandler’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 […]
Bigger than Boxes: Body Image in Thai Culture, Part I: Social Media
Bigger Than Boxes presented by GAD (Gender and Development Committee) Natalie Garro, 129 TCCS As is typical in any media-saturated society – as most societies in the modern world are fast becoming […]
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 […]
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 […]
[Blog Repost] A Saturday – 1 Year In
Lauren Cono, 129 TCCS Jump on my bike. Secure my green helmet. First time wearing a tank top with my shoulders exposed – 1 year in and I am willing to risk […]
Book Reviews with Lauren: Siddhartha
Lauren Cono, 129 TCCS Title: Siddhartha Author: Herman Hesse Published: Germany, 1922 Synopsis: “Based on the early life of Buddha, this novel is about the search for self-realization by a young Brahman, […]
What It’s Like to Be Home
Linzee Prescott, RPCV Group 126 Let me tell you how great it is to drive, how beautiful it is to go out and eat ANYTHING I would like at ANYTIME. However, let […]
Peace Corps Thailand Magazine 