Alexandra Merullo

Alexandra (known by friends as Zanny) Merullo is a 22-year-old former expat in Cambodia who now lives in the mountains of the US. She is a bartender, writer, and avid explorer looking for her next adventures.

The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.

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The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

How I turned from a late-night bartender into an early-morning teacher.

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The Difference Between Being a "Tourist" and an "Expat"

Zanny and her Tipsy Turtles have a "family" dinner at their tuk tuk driver's home.

How my life has changed since I moved to Cambodia.

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Why I'm Moving to Cambodia

Zanny with some of her expat friends in Siem Reap.

One month in Siem Reap turned into three. Now, my whole future has changed.

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Life in Cambodia is Good, But Not Easy. Here's Why.

Zanny behind the bar at Tipsy Turtles in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Four challenges I encounter on the daily.

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A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia

All work and all play: Zanny with friends on a recent excursion in Cambodia.

What my average day working abroad in Siem Reap looks like, from start-to-finish.

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What It's Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel

I believe in fostering communities of travellers. Here's how I do it.

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A Bartender Abroad

Why I decided to work abroad rather than just taking an extended vacation.

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