Olivia Brocato, 129 TCCS TRAVEL DESTINATION Koh Samui MODE OF TRANSPORTATION Bus and ferry TRAVEL TIME (FROM BKK) 8+ THE COST FACTOR Pɛɛng mâak HOW WAS THE WEATHER? Beautiful! HOW LONG DID YOU […]
It’s On My List: Koh Samui
[Book Review] Behind The Beautiful Forevers
Bethany Schumacher, 128 TCCS Behind the Beautiful Forevers, by Katherine Boo Katherine Boo should be an honorary Peace Corps Volunteer. Her book, Behind the Beautiful Forevers, follows the interconnected lives of various […]
Blog Repost: Gratitude
Marcus MtCastle, 128 TCCS I open my eyes and immediately get out of bed, something that happens very rarely. When it does, it usually means one thing; today is going to be […]
The Occasional Defeat
Celete Kato, 129 TCCS Most days I’m ok with not understanding it all. Today, I’m not. Today, it hit me with force. The isolation of it all. There are only so many […]
Integrating Tech into Your Classroom
India Wirt, 128 TCCS Many of you may see this title and instantly decide that it’s not for you. Maybe your school is lacking in resources, maybe you don’t see yourself as […]
Great Expectations
Michael “Beaux” Mudd, 128 TCCS I remember pulling out of my dad’s driveway back in January of 2009, headed for Montana. Up until that point of my life, I had always lived […]
Blog Repost: Thai Basil Chicken and Loneliness
Yousif Al-Amin, 129 TCCS Today we will be learning how to cook the world-famous dish Pad Krapow Gai or Thai Basil Chicken. And how to combat loneliness. You will need: 3-4 tbsp oil 5 […]
5 Ways to Get Out of a Funk
Olivia McGeever, 128 TCCS 1. Show Gratitude “When there’s gratitude, there’s no anger, there’s no fear.” – Tony Robbins Incorporate some gratitude in your day. I keep a gratitude jar on my […]
Why Peace Corps Pride Celebrations Are Essential: Thoughts of an Openly Gay Peace Corps Volunteer After Sixteen Months in Thailand
Robert Sykora, 128 TCCS My husband Paul and I serve together as Peace Corps volunteers in Thailand. One of the really nice things the Peace Corps has done over the past few […]
Gulaap: A Lengthy Reflection on my First 4 Months as a Peace Corps Volunteer
Natalie Garro, 129 TCCS Exactly one week from today – four months ago – I woke up to a typical frigid midwinter’s day in my home state of Colorado and a flight […]
Voices E02: Max
Voices presented by PSDN (Peer Support Diversity Network) is a new series of video and written interviews highlighting the intersection between PCVs and RPCVs of diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds and their service in […]
Popcorn Magic
Linda Smittle, 128 TCCS Maruuk’s brown eyes looked up at me. Concerned. Confused. He looked down at the small cup of yellow popcorn kernels. “More?” he asked in English. Concerned. Confused. He […]
Take It As It Is
Michael “Beaux” Mudd, 128 TCCS When I decided to accept the invitation to serve in Thailand, I knew some of the challenges that would be presented to me; namely, adjusting to the […]
Blog Repost: 6 Ways to Live with Less Plastic
Olivia McGeever, 128 TCCS Plastic is e v e r y w h e r e. It’s encasing our water, our food, and it’s even woven in the micro fibers of our […]
A Meditation on Adapting
Caitlin Roman, 128 TCCS Adapting It’s needing a sweater anytime the temperature drops below 80. It’s acquiring a taste for fish flavored snacks. It’s shrugging instead of crying at the prospect of […]
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