March 2012

Returning to Civilization: A Passing of Time

by Monica March 27, 2012

Travel has a funny effect on time. Weeks can feel like years, while months can feel like days. It’s been 3 weeks since my time in Laos, but I feel as if a lifetime has past. Since Luang Prabang, I’ve spent my time marveling at the magic of Angkor Watt, relishing in the expat life [...]

Leveling Expectations: A Meeting of The Monks In Luang Prabang

by Monica March 12, 2012

5:30AM. A rooster crows a few feet from my window, heralding a new day in Laos. I dress quickly, grab my camera, and head out from my guesthouse. Having arrived to Luang Prabang bathed in yesterday afternoon’s glowing sunshine, I’m shocked how cool it is outside now in the pre-dawn darkness. Walking along the main [...]

31 Lessons From 31 People In My 31st Year

by Monica March 5, 2012

March 6th, 2012 will ring in another year of my existence on the planet. This year I’m celebrating in a slightly different fashion than in birthdays of yore. Instead of dinner and drinks with friends and loved ones, I’ll be alone, in a country I had never heard of until a few months ago. Lest [...]