exit interviews

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF INDIA

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF INDIA

BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe India:  eclectic, friendly, curious, diverse, hectic What seems to make the people of India happy? When you’re in the company of Indian’s, especially those you’re meeting for the first time, it’s really hard to tell […]

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF NEPAL

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF NEPAL

BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Nepal:  Nervous but recovering, mind-blowingly beautiful, hectic and dusty (Kathmandu), adventurous, ecologically diverse (surprisingly!) What seems to make the people of Nepal happy? Interaction with outsiders. Once you get away from Thamel, the tourist centre […]

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF THAILAND

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF THAILAND

SOPHEE SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Thailand: smile-stimulating, easy, energetic, picturesque, peaceful What seems to make Thais happy? First and foremost, they seem to find joy in their families. The Thai family unit is very strong. Relatives work, play, live and grow together – they truly […]

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF CAMBODIA

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF CAMBODIA

  BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Cambodia: Ridiculously welcoming, slowly developing, relaxed, historically twisted, simple What seems to make Cambodians happy? You name it they smile about it! From sunshine to strangers from market sellers to tuk tuk drivers. I’m often […]

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF MALAYSIA

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF MALAYSIA

  BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Malaysia: Stinking hot, welcoming, multifaceted, environmentally thoughtless and multicultural. What seems to make Malaysians happy? Food and family. What seems to make Malaysians unhappy? Commercial development in precious rural areas (e.g. Cameron Highlands). Lack of a voice on national issues […]