Category: Updates

Hi all,

I’ve been in Cambodia the last few weeks, and I have to say it’s one of the most eye opening experiences I have ever had. To see a country with such a gruesome and horrific past, so willing to embrace the future is simply heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time.

For those unaware, Cambodia experienced mass-genocide not even 40 years ago, the Khmer Rouge being a mass communist dictatorship, decided to wipe out a third of the population, for no apparent reason other than being educated.

When you visit Cambodia the experience you receive when visiting places affiliated with this regime is quite horrific. The killing fields and the torture prison being two of the stark reminders that when humanity turns its back on those in need, the powers that suffice are beyond inhumane.

What was amazing to see was the sense of community that Cambodia now has. Every single person you spoke to has a past that has somehow been affected by the Khmer Rouge. They’re not scared to talk about it, in fact they thrive on talking about it as they know that that’s the best way to avoid it happening again.

Cambodia is now looking towards its future in a hopeful and uplifting way, no more is it tainted with the past, but looking for ways to become the thriving eco system that it was once on track to be.

 

Hellooo,

A lot has changed since the last time I posted on my blog, but like the title says change is often a good thing!

I have started a new(ish) job, and have now been working here for a year. ‘Here’ being a strategic consultancy in Richmond. I know it’s no excuse but that is one of the main reasons that this blog has completely gone MIA. Adult life caught up with me, and I’m afraid completely consumed my routine. But, a routine change is often a good thing so that leads me to tell you all what i’m doing over my summer!

I have decided to take a few months off work and go and travel for a bit. Starting in the Philippines, then to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. I feel like this may be because I have serious FOMO due to the increase of insane photos from all of my friends who I have seen doing the same thing. So as of next Tuesday I’m off!

I thought that these circumstances means that it is perfect opportunity to reignite my writing streak and share these experiences with you all.

So please please please stay tuned for my first post. I’ve decided to talk a bit about the build up to going. Having done a bit of blog research myself I’ve noticed that there is a lot of talk around the destination and the experience when you are there (which I plan on sharing with you too!) but there isn’t much on how to deal with what your feeling or what to do before you go. Now, I’m not considering myself an expert in this particular field, but I do believe in learning from others.

So, here’s to a fun next 3 months!

Speak soon!

T x