A baci ceremony called parts of my soul back to me while I was in Luang Prabang, Laos last year. I had expected it to be a special event and a way to participate in an important local custom. What I hadn’t expected was how powerful and moving I would find the baci to be […]
Traditions
Visiting the Artisans Angkor Workshop in Siem Reap, Cambodia
One of my favorite places to shop in Siem Reap, Cambodia is Artisans Angkor. Anyone visiting Siem Reap to tour Angkor Wat should also take the time to see the Artisans Angkor workshop and visit their wonderful boutique. Artisans Angkor offers a skills training and employment program to rural Cambodian youth while helping to preserve […]
Explore an Amish Farm Auction
Last week, I joined my father for an Amish Farm Auction. I grew up in Charlotte, Michigan which is surrounded by farmland and boasts of having the first chapter of FFA (Future Farmers of America) in the state. Farming is an integral part of our community and so are the Amish. For as long as […]