True Cambodia

Rachel and The Red Road Foundation are truly one of a kind if you're looking for a direct experience with rural Cambodian culture. I was there in 2018, during monsoon season, and my first introduction to the locals was boarding a small boat with our motorbikes to get across the river to the village! The children were always smiling and laughing and the farm was lush and vibrant. I learned how to cultivate and manufacture turmeric and moringa into capsules, help out with English for the students, and explore the area by bike and by foot. The house is a traditionally built structure, so while it was definitely a cultural shock to me I really enjoyed the humbling experience of an outdoor kitchen and off-grid living. Rachel and the host family were very accommodating for my dietary restrictions and personal needs, and I left the foundation with many new friends and family to return to in future years!