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A chromosome, a talented bike tour guide and a rare glimpse of Thailand
This was the first time I’ve had a bike tour guide offer me a chromosome to start the…
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“Just kill them both.”
"Just kill them both,” said the Cambodian military police officer. Even before hearing those chilling words – translated…
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The blessing of rain on an angry-hot night
Angry nights, these, as monsoon season begins to make its presence felt. The heavy daytime air which sulks…
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Nghiep’s wisdom: a banquet for the psyche
When I speak with my friend Nghiep about life’s priorities – family, friends, love, living well and achieving…
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In Cambodia, a lonely man finds a bride
An American guy and his British wife are playing slot machines at a casino in Phnom Penh on…
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Seeing familiar beauty with fresh eyes
Returning from a trip to the men's room, my gaze fell across the crowded floor at the launch…