Asia

Merry Mekong Christmas

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This time last year, Nathan and I were starting our Southeast Asia trip for my Christmas break. I first traveled to Cambodia for work in 2012, knowing little but falling in love quickly. Nathan was intimidated by the idea of East Asia but I knew he would be blown away. As usual, I was right.  Continue reading →

First Trip Home

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In April, we were able to escape the rainy season and take our first trip to the US since moving to Tanzania in July 2014.  The trip had several purposes: we had some meetings for work, we wanted to see many family and friends, and we needed a break.  Living here as an “expat” (a non-Tanzanian who does not intend to immigrate) can be so easy and comfortable compared to the lives most Tanzanians live, however there are several things we have learned that we took for granted in the US: Continue reading →