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Love for the Americans visiting Accra
Visiting tourists sites in Accra was a different experience from other countries I’ve explored. My actions were very similar for the most...
tarynfelder
Sep 3, 20193 min read
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The Castles in Cape Coast + Heartfelt Visit to Jamestown
Before traveling to Ghana I planned to visit the Cape Coast Castle and the Elmina Castle. Â I googled them, skimmed their wiki pages and...
tarynfelder
Sep 3, 20193 min read
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Leaving Ho for Accra Like...
When I left Ho to begin my weekend in Accra I felt a bit ambivalent. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent in the ER and had a desire to...
tarynfelder
Sep 3, 20192 min read
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Ghanian Herbalist That Uses Quantum Technology
Thursday was business as usual in the ER with an overflow of patients, rounds with Dr. Moro and the daily nicknames continued. Â On...
tarynfelder
Aug 31, 20193 min read
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Jumping Hurdles On Hump Day
I woke up well rested after a long emotional day yesterday. I haven’t mentioned much about my interactions with the patients and their...
tarynfelder
Aug 28, 20194 min read
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My nickname is 'Trump' in the ER
It only took the 3 hrs I spent in the ER yesterday for the staff and patients to warm up to me. I walked in this morning and was greeted...
tarynfelder
Aug 27, 20193 min read
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Life in the ER of a Hospital in Ghana
I’ve been staring at my laptop for 2 hrs trying to figure out how to adequately capture my experience in the ER of the Volta Regional...
tarynfelder
Aug 26, 20195 min read
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My Extended Journey To Ghana
It's become somewhat of a tradition that my family takes me to airport before I depart for international trips. I was all smiles at...
tarynfelder
Aug 25, 20193 min read
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My Forever Family In Thailand
Each night I sat down to write this blog entry about my volunteer experience in Thailand, I'd stop because I wanted to ensure I gave it...
tarynfelder
Nov 8, 20183 min read
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Final Day In Bangkok
I crammed as many activities into this trip as I could and my final day was no different. I flew from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and had a...
tarynfelder
Nov 7, 20181 min read
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Chiang Rai: Gold + White Temples + Golden Triangle
I researched Chiang Rai a bit before arriving in Thailand, but I wasn't sure if I'd be able to fit a trip to this additional Province...
tarynfelder
Nov 6, 20181 min read
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Day Of Pampering: Spa + Private Driver
The Chiang Mai Riverside has exceeded my expectations. The hotel itself is fantastic, but the service is what sets them a part from any...
tarynfelder
Nov 6, 20181 min read
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Elephant Sanctuary + Temple + Waterfall + Rafting
I decided to take an overnight train [cost $6] from Nan to Chiang Mai since there aren't any direct flights this time of the year. The...
tarynfelder
Nov 4, 20182 min read
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My Conversation with Monk Phra Bandhit
Before I arrived in Thailand, the CCS staff asked if I had an idea of what I'd like to do during my free time outside of volunteering. ...
tarynfelder
Nov 1, 20181 min read
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Muay Thai Training in Nan, Thailand
I have to be honest and admit I've been looking forward to today more than any other day this week. I haven't done any type of real...
tarynfelder
Oct 31, 20181 min read
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Pottery at Ban Bo Suak + Santi Suk District Local Market
If I've ever claimed to be artsy its from sheer appreciation, not creation. I had my first pottery lesson at the historical Ban Bo...
tarynfelder
Oct 30, 20181 min read
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Paying Respect at Nan City Pillar + Wat Phumin Temple
Here are photos from the Nan City Pillar. Here are photos from the Wat Phumin Temple.
tarynfelder
Oct 30, 20181 min read
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Si Mongkhon Temple + Silaphet Waterfall
I've been going non-stop since arriving in Nan yesterday for my volunteer assignment. The staff here is fantastic but Jiew is my...
tarynfelder
Oct 28, 20182 min read
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Bangkok Noi Is More Than A Canal
I decided to forego any form of meaningful sleep after getting a glimpse of the Bangkok Noi Canal during my Tuk Tuk tour last night. I...
tarynfelder
Oct 27, 20182 min read
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Traveling to Bangkok
I'm one of those people that can sleep just about anywhere. I fell asleep before the plane left the gate and slept at least 10 of the 15...
tarynfelder
Oct 26, 20182 min read
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