Youth and Democracy

I never thought I'd become an activist. For most of my life I was really proud to call myself Canadian.  We are known for our forward thinking, our democracy, our kindness towards others, and our natural beauty. We are often seen as America's little sister, and this has never bothered me because all of what

Douchebags transformed?

photo by someone other than me. Change is in the air.  General douchebaggery is rapidly being replaced by fine, vintage morals, grandfatherly attire and age-old wholesomeness. For the first time in ages, perhaps ever, it is cool to be demure.  Men are sporting moustaches, 1950’s comb-overs and tight jeans or fitted trousers.  Girls

A Glimpse into Poverty

re-blogged from https://www.carolinemitic.com Living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, means that I have to be prepared for the unexpected.  Recently I was asked to take my camera into a very impoverished community situated on a lake that is being pumped full of the city's sewage, while simultaneously being filled in for development.  Talk about backwards. Getting to

Cambodia, Coastal Beauty

Last weekend, Tyson and I decided to head to the coast with two of our Phnom Penh friends.  We hadn't caught a glimpse of the ocean in almost three months, and as island people, we decided it was high time.  Koh Kong is small, remote and hugs the Thailand border.  It was our destination because

Oh, how things change . . .

I have chosen to remove the content of this post, until further notice, due to the (apparently) controversial nature of it.  While I am not happy with the way the final days at Pari were handled, and I do not take back what I wrote, my intention was not to create animosity or controversy amongst

Please vote for Carmanah!

Update: This has now closed.  Thanks to everyone who voted!! This is a plug for my sister's band, Carmanah. They are trying to win a spot on CBC's Tracks on Tracks, a cross-Canada, four-day-and-three-night trip and music showcase.  They have made it to the top 25. Please help them by taking a quick moment to cast

A Post by Laura!

Hello everyone! Laura Mina here.  As Caroline’s visitor and younger sister, I decided that it would be fun to make a guest-appearance on C&T’s blog. After graduation from the University of Victoria at the end of March, I chose to squeeze in a trip to Cambodia to see my big sis and open my eyes

Photo shoot with Tyson Harrison

Below are images from a photo shoot I did with aspiring model Tyson Harrison for his portfolio.  We used the city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia as our backdrop, and took advantage of the afternoon sun.  You can visit his website.

Genocide, child sex slaves, and the Wats of Angkor

The city of Phnom Penh sits on the convergence of two rivers, the Tonle Sap and the mighty Mekong.  Ruthless history hangs thick like dust, over a city that has been decimated by one of the worst, yet least talked about dictatorships of the 20th century.  Though the younger generations seem blissfully unaffected, those over