Think about what you like to do when bidding. It can have a big impact on your life in the Foreign Service. Ana and I are heading out tomorrow on our first big trip beyond the boarders of Cambodia. Awesome blog post to follow.
R & R
Check out the video to learn about what an R & R is and what I did during mine! 3 official videos from the Ohana Festival and then pics from my IG. Great weekend of music! Check out my IG when you have time! Thanks for stopping by. View this post on Instagram A post…
Happy 4th of July
Had a great 4th of July weekend in Kep and Kampot. We stayed at the Veranda resort! Sunsets to die for! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Joswiak (@robjoswiak) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Joswiak (@robjoswiak) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob…
Cultural Affairs in Siem Reap
Just a great week in Siem Reap recently. The town is hit hard from covid as the majority of its revenue is based on tourism. Made a video talking about what I was doing there. Special thanks to World Monuments Fund Siem Reap Director Ginevra. Take a look. Stayed at Sofitel: and also the Anantara…
Foreign Affairs Day
What is Foreign Affairs Day? ‘Each year on the first Friday of May, the Department of State observes Foreign Affairs Day, the annual homecoming for our Foreign Service and Civil Service retirees. This day also commemorates the members of the Foreign Service who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives serving the United States…
Happy 4th of July
So last Friday we had our 4th of July celebration at the Consulate. You can check out the local papers coverage here and here. It was nice to meet our Ambassador who has been tapped to be senior adviser to the Secretary in DC. Since it is the 4th of July I would like to announce to…
Swearing in, area studies, and meeting a legend
Time is flying by and I am not doing a great job of updating this blog. But in the last month I was sworn in as a Foreign Service Officer by Ambassador Tom Shannon (who was the acting Secretary of State while Sec. Tillerson was awaiting Senate confirmation), done area studies to include Brazilian studies…