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Horseback Riding at The Happy Ranch, Cambodia

A few weeks ago, I spent my Sunday morning horseback riding through the Cambodian countryside. For days leading up to this ride I was ecstatic. I dreamed about it and couldn't contain my excitement. Growing up, I was fascinated by horses. I spent my money on horse books, both fiction and non-fiction, and dreamed of one day being able to rise early in the morning and go out back to a horse of my very own. Although that dream never did come true, I was able to spend nine years of my life horseback riding, by taking lessons at various stables near my hometown. I[...]

Cambodia, Travel

A Khmer Cooking Class In Cambodia

There is a distinct smell of burning food, the fire alarm is ringing, the bottom of the pot is caked in food stuck on there for life, and there is a high chance that the microwave may catch fire. Even making toast isn't fool-proof. That has been my life long experience with cooking. I can't count the amount of times that somehow, something has caught fire in the microwave. And that was my back up, after a failed attempt at cooking real food. At home, with the comforts of my ready-made meals or easy to make foods, I'm alright. I also live with my mother, so I get d[...]