Viviana G.

I have always loved the smell of coffee shops. The way the scent of freshly brewed dark roast lingers on my clothes reminds me of my barista days. As I... keep reading

Today, I was handed a menu that was written completely in Thai and was able to decipher enough of it to order fried rice with chicken and actually ended up... keep reading

Like most participants, one of the driving factors in my decision to move abroad was my burning desire to travel. Before I departed, I made a list of all the... keep reading

I did not think much about my birthday in the days leading up to it. In recent years, I have wanted nothing more than dinner with family and friends. Without... keep reading

I arrived at school on my first day wearing the wrong color and without a clue how to find my first class. Despite that my school had indicated on their... keep reading

A year, almost to the day, from when I was accepted into CIEE’s Teach in Thailand program, I was introduced as the new English teacher during Kwangtong School’s morning assembly... keep reading

My cheeks are sunburnt a flush pink from the time I have spent sitting in front of the vast window of my quarantine room. From the 22nd floor, I have... keep reading

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many countries are requiring travelers to receive a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test prior to entry. Thailand has some of the strictest entry requirements... keep reading

Over the past few months as I have obsessed over the upcoming election in the United States, I have been surprised by the responses that I have received. Repeatedly, people... keep reading

I stood leaning against the doorway of the passport office, which is tucked into a corner of the Post Office, my eyes flashing between the sign on the door that... keep reading