Snapshot of Service: Office Afternoons
"Once, I spent an entire hour doing splits, cartwheels, and backbends with a group of 4th grade girls who decided they urgently needed to stretch instead of going home."Catch a Snapshot of afternoons in the office, with TESS volunteer Lilly.
The Power of Your Presence
Peace Corps Volunteers are just planting seeds. We usually don’t get to see the beautiful things that blossom from the time we dedicate to our communities. But if we’re lucky, we get a glimpse of the buds.
Emily's Site Through Mia and Kiera's Eyes
Mia and Kiera take a magical trip to Mukdahan to visit Emily’s Site. Read about the trip Through Their Eyes to find out more about Emily’s life in Isaan.
Take Me To: Pai
Three staff writers take us to a peaceful sanctuary nestled in the mountains of the North. Join Kiera, Mae and Emily in beauty, tranquility, and fierce joy as they take us to...
Snapshot of Service: New Routines
This snapshot captures a moment that made a lasting impression - a moment of warmth and community that encapsulates the culture PCVs in Thailand are lucky to experience every day.
A Story to Tell: PCV 135 Lalo… Revisiting Thailand, Making New Memories
Lalo has seen it before — Peace Corps service in Thailand — but this time he sees service with a deeper understanding of himself, appreciation of the world, and, now, a life companion.
An Ode to Those at Home
Michael shares some sweet words to those we left behind to embark on this journey.
TESS Talk: Bullying at School
School is back in session in Thailand after a short term break. We're starting off the new term with a timely discussion on bullying in schools facilitated by Group 134 TESS Volunteer, Cadi Duncan.
Take Me To: Khao Lak
An epic "Take Me To.." to kick off the week with contributions from three of our staff writers who take us to a hidden gem beach town boasting "the best beginner surfing in Thailand", elephants, pizza, and vintage store cats...wearing dresses? Let our writers take you to...
Practicing New Perspectives
"Every time I start to drift away and fall into cyclical behavior, moments like this revive the passion in me..." - Mack Devoto on how a simple change in perspective reinvigorated her service.

