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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
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. I googled them, skimmed their wiki pages and...
tarynfelder
Sep 3, 20193 min read
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
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. On...
tarynfelder
Aug 31, 20193 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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