Just Go Places Magazine Cambodia Cambodia

E d i t o r ’ s L e t t e r Cambodia: The Comeback Kingdom My interest in Cambodia was sparked by my CambodianAmerican friend, Sovong, whose story appears on pages 10-13. I met him last year when he temporarily lived in a flat across the street from me in London. His ready smile hides an inner resilience which I find inspiring. Speaking with Kitty, we decided we would get involved with raising money for Cambodia. Under the yoke of a strict government, Cambodians are heavily reliant on tourism for survival and in need of foreign aid. NGO’s such as Anjali House (supported by author Sue Guiney, interview on pages 24-27) provide an invaluable service in the lives of ordinary families. Everyone says Cambodia is an amazing country to visit and that the experience will affect you. Having taken her family to Cambodia in April of 2012 (see page 34-35), Kitty waxes enthusiastic about the country. We hope this issue of Just Go Places inspires you to visit Cambodia and learn more about this country which has been beset by tragedy and warfare for the last few generations. People can be unbelievably cruel to each other, but they can also be incredibly kind and generous. Here at Just Go Places we hope to unveil fundraising opportunities for Cambodian charities, including Anjali House. Watch this space! Shobha George, Editor 2 Con ents 05 06 07 10 14 18 20 24 28 30 34 36 46 48 58 60 62 An Expat’s Point of View Historical Background Timeline A Cambodian-American’s Story Recollections Fashion with a Conscience Book Excerpt Interview: Sue Guiney Anjali House Khmer Kitchen Been There, Recommend That In Brief Map A-Z of Cambodia Good to Know Cultural Inspiration Next Issue pho t o : http s ://fli c.kr/p /fep vo r 3

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