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 […]
Dear Mom & Dad – Blog Repost
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 […]
Alex and Linda’s Fantastically Exhausting Mother-Daughter Adventure
Alex Cotrufello, 129 YinD A year had come and gone since I had last seen my mother waving at me from our tiny airport gate in Oregon. A year is a long […]
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. […]
Most Bang for Your Baht: Saving and Spending in the Peace Corps
Kayla McCabe, 129 YinD Well, April is here. Depending on where you are in your service this either means bpit term and the chance to travel or your first full month at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guide to Thai Noodles and Existential Crises
William R. Blackford, 128 YinD Bored? Tired of eating rice? Feeling an existential crisis trying to force its way into your present thoughts as you attempt to teach Thai children? Struggling to […]
Becoming Bai Dtong
Zari Havercome, 130 YinD Hi peeps, my name is Zari (phonetically sounds like Zarry) and I am a Peace Corps Volunteer in Group 130. Some of my peers have recently shared their […]
Pre-Service Training in 159 Seconds
Skyler Matthias, 130 YinD In 159 seconds, Peace Corps Trainee Skyler shares the highlights of his group’s Pre-Service Training in Suphan Buri, Thailand.
Yoga for Other Movement Varieties
Danyal Eisenbrandt, 128 YinD Hi y’all! Danyal here, and I thought I’d take on an interdisciplinary route and discuss how yoga can really benefit different workout methods and regiments. Thereafter, I’ll share […]
Down Dog Through the Downswing
Megan Cindric, 129 YinD I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions. To me it seemed silly; why wait until a certain date to make a change in your life? Isn’t one […]
Cooking With Cait: Jackfruit Sandwich
Caitlin Denton, 128 YinD I’m a huge fan of fusion foods. There are many approaches to fusion though. Some try to combine foods from their different backgrounds or experiences in cultures. Some […]
Wisdom With Adriene
Kayla McCabe, 129 YinD Why the Yoga Challenge is for Everyone So maybe you’ve been practicing yoga for years, or maybe you haven’t. Maybe you saw that Sticky Rice was doing a […]
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