Amanda KaufmannMeet the badass you’ve never heard of: Ms. Soy Sros…And how her story reflects the unfortunate possibility of using “fake news” as a muzzleJun 14, 2020Jun 14, 2020
Amanda KaufmannSowing the Seeds of a New Agricultural EconomyIn the provinces of Cambodia, Lyhen So walks amongst colorful rows of vegetables. Sprouting up is a melange of lettuce, corn, and mung…Dec 14, 2019Dec 14, 2019
Amanda KaufmannOut of FashionEnough clothes have already been made to outfit everyone on the planet. But with rampant overproduction leaving more and more fabric waste…Jun 24, 2019Jun 24, 2019
Amanda KaufmannEDM Music: Backstage at Southeast Asia’s only underground electronic festivalThree years ago, a group of Russian club owners started a small festival on the shores of Phu Quoc, Vietnam, with the aim of introducing…Apr 2, 2019Apr 2, 2019
Amanda KaufmannCambodian crafts and food festival empowers local businessesThe festival aims to show off local products while giving the vendors a chance to put their business skills to the test, supported by a…Mar 20, 2019Mar 20, 2019
Amanda KaufmannRave paradise: Music, art and adventure at Vietnam’s Epizode festivalMore than 140 international and regional DJs are set to descend on Vietnam’s island of Phu Quoc for Epizode, a mammoth 11-night festival…Dec 28, 2018Dec 28, 2018
Amanda Kaufmann‘People first — that’s what democracy should be’It was no secret that when the then-92-year-old Mahathir Mohamad became prime minister after an historic election win earlier this year…Nov 1, 2018Nov 1, 2018
Amanda KaufmannThe Balinese jungle schoolExcitement is in the air as students clad in green shirts walk along paths under canopied trees between classes. A young four-piece band…Oct 25, 2018Oct 25, 2018
Amanda KaufmannWhere to eat, sleep and drink in the ‘Beverly Hills of Bali’Bali is Indonesia’s number-one tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, scenic drives and an active volcano. Travellers who…Oct 5, 2018Oct 5, 2018
Amanda KaufmannThe price of powerTwelve years ago, a Chinese state-owned company signed an agreement with the government of Cambodia to undertake a monumental feat of…Sep 5, 2018Sep 5, 2018