Why NOT to Stop Being a "Voluntourist"

A friend of mine posted an interesting article on Facebook. It’s called “The Problem with Little White Girls (and Boys).” Certainly a provocative title which got me reading…and that is what a good title should do, after all. But I continued to...
Imagination is Power!

Imagination is Power!

Amid the beautiful gardens of La Residence d’Angkor Hotel, we launched the 2014 Anjali House Creative Writing Workshop. After four years of running the program, this evening party has become one of the highlights of the school year. The 16 students from this...
Gone Fishin'

Gone Fishin'

In the middle of the week, the older kids at Anjali House had a very special treat. Actually, my husband, Don, was the one who had the biggest treat of all. A group left early in the morning and had a day of fishing, cooking, and hanging around. Of course, the goals...
Made in Cambodia

Made in Cambodia

Many of the hotels in Siem Reap find ways of helping the local NGO’s do the good work that they do. Many have specific programs that they champion or even run themselves. The Shinta Mani Hotel started running a Made in Cambodia Market last year which has grown...