When you spend time in a poor village, you begin to realize how poor people are, and that most of the people in the village are poor. There are families who cannot buy shoes for their children. There are houses where rain comes through the roof and wind comes through the walls. There are people who ...

It has changed so much. Back in the old days Phnom Penh was much smaller. There were rice fields between Phnom Penh and the airport. Most of the houses in Phnom Penh, and all of Cambodia, were wooden houses with thatched roofs. The old areas were already there. For example Psaa Tmai (new market / ce...

The whiteboard markers I have seen used in Cambodia are difficult to wipe off after writing on the whiteboard.

Does anyone know of a good brand of whiteboard marker, or top up fluid for whiteboard markers, which is easy to wipe off.

Thanks StroppyChops,

It is an interesting idea.

Do you know any good places to get them printed and laminated? Any idea on the cost?

What font is that?

I have been giving a little support to a small school in a small town. Among other things, I have been encouraging the students with learning English. The older students can read, write and say the letters of the English alphabet (even before I met them). However, most books and charts used for lear...

It is not right on the beach. You need to travel to the beach.

I suggest, visit various places and see which you like.

It is important to present a balanced view. Many children living with their grandmother or grandparents, while their parents work away, are happy. That is provided they are loved by their grandparents, they know their parents love them, they are well looked after, and get a good education. They are ...

I have heard, following a previous election there were protests, and people were killed.

Will it be safe to be in Cambodia during and following the election?

Are you staying or leaving at that time?