by pbowden22 | Jan 17, 2023 | Lifestyle
Tropical, what does that mean? For most of us, the word conjures up images of squeaky-clean beaches, lush jungle backdrops, and the smell of coconut oil wafting through the air. Yes, we have all been there, however, the reality of Living in the Tropics is a little...
by pbowden22 | Sep 29, 2022 | Lifestyle
So, you are thinking about moving to Cambodia? Implementing and adapting to change is never easy. Seven years ago I was at a full circle stage in my life, and it was time to take on the unknown and make a life decision. Subsequently, it turned out to be the right...
by pbowden22 | Jun 15, 2022 | Lifestyle
Adapting to farm life! It’s a give-and-take situation. To leave the bright, city lights, for a more peaceful life in the countryside, definitely has its pros and cons. Yet, after more than 50 years of living in big towns and cities, it was time to make the...
by pbowden22 | Apr 30, 2022 | Lifestyle
Find a patch of dirt, preferably on planet earth. Connect electricity and dig for water. Add some mango trees and build a house. Plant some vegetables and more fruit trees. Adopt a couple of dogs and throw in some chickens. Embrace nature’s elements, add a...
by pbowden22 | Apr 14, 2022 | Lifestyle
Afternoons in South-East Asia are hot. The mercury is always pushing 40 degrees Celsius, and the energy levels drop like loose fitting pants. But fear not, because on every street corner a delicious, reviving drink awaits…..It’s the sugar cane juice!...
by pbowden22 | Apr 9, 2022 | Lifestyle
The Durian is bit like India, you either love it or hate it! Buses, taxis, hotels and airports will not allow this fruit to set anywhere near them, for the fear of scaring customers away. When in season, you can smell this very, tropical fruit a mile off. Early...