Ramon Stoppelenburg

and How I Fell In Love with Phnom Penh When people ask why I chose to live in Cambodia, I usually struggle to answer.

When I moved back to Phnom Penh last year, I imagined life slowing down a little.

I paid Upwork over $5,000 in fees last year.

Most freelancers do not fail on Upwork because they lack skill.

Two weeks ago I published an essay on the Cambodia-Thailand conflict and how I could not be silent about it as a foreigner living in Phnom Penh.

I usually try to stay out of international politics.

I believe good writing should transport you.

The Bland Truth: A Critique of Portuguese Cuisine Portuguese don’t really appreciate critique.

I wrote an unsalted opinion on my experiences with the Portuguese kitchen, “The Bland Truth: My Critique of the Portuguese Kitchen“ and was published in the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant on February 28 and in the Portuguese newspaper Diário de Notícias on…

My 6 months in Sri Lanka has drawn to a close, marking a remarkable escape from the Portuguese winter and a whirlwind of unforgettable experiences in the humid hot tropics.