A little bit about me

I’m a travel junkie and lover of words and pictures. If I can combine all three then I’m in my own mini-heaven.

I’ve spent the last eight years working as a journalist in the UK on newspapers and have enjoyed delving into the wonderfully diverse and equally bizarre lives of the people that make England the intriguing country she is.

But the world’s a lot bigger than Britain and after growing itchy feet, in October I packed up my things and headed to Cambodia to follow my dream and work as a freelance journalist in South East Asia.

To find out more about my professional services, visit www.marissabr.com

74 thoughts on “A little bit about me”

Jude on January 13, 2012 at 9:04 pm said:

Move to France! We did. And many thanks for stopping by my blog. Good luck with your plans and always remember to follow your passion!

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- mrsbr on January 13, 2012 at 10:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks. We’re hoping to move to Cambodia. My husband is half French though so we spend quite a lot of time there. It’s a great country!
  
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RRAlexander on January 13, 2012 at 9:57 pm said:

Thanks for your comment on Crossings. Your pending move to Cambodia sounds interesting, so I’ve bookmarked your site and will follow along. How were the sunrises there?

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- mrsbr on January 13, 2012 at 10:02 pm said:
  
  That’s great, thanks.
  
  The sunrises were amazing. One morning we got up to go and see the sunrise over Angkor Wat, which was breath-taking.
  
  I’ll post some pix when I get round to it.
  
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Christine on January 15, 2012 at 9:33 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by. As for taking the plunge… I’m excited for you. We often miss out on adventures that will reward us with true joy because we find value in things and not a life free of clutter. We fear being without when being with, ties us down to mundane lives and jobs. Go live your lives as you and hubby visualize because our time here is too short. Enjoy!

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rommel on January 15, 2012 at 10:19 pm said:

Have fun blogging with wordpress!

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Kate on January 15, 2012 at 10:54 pm said:

Fascinating! That is a great wait to start out! I’ll be following you!

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- mrsbr on January 16, 2012 at 1:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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pnicholl on January 17, 2012 at 1:34 am said:

I’ll be reading along to see what happens! Thank you for “liking” my post!

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rommel on January 17, 2012 at 8:22 pm said:

I’m following you blog BTW.

Have fun exploring wordpress, it’s a great great blog carrier.

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Androgoth on January 18, 2012 at 10:23 pm said:

This sounds a rather excellent adventure
that will take you into a new and exciting
world of fun and enjoyment…

I wish you well in your quest

Have a delightfully sweet rest of evening…

Androgoth

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- mrsbr on January 19, 2012 at 1:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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arjungabriel on January 19, 2012 at 1:17 pm said:

Now it is my turn to say that you blog looks lovely. I am following it.
Thanks for your appreciation
Harish.

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Kaitlin on January 20, 2012 at 9:58 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m loving your pictures and can’t wait to hear more about your adventures! I’m working my way around the world too, so maybe we’ll have stories to share.

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Black & White Photography by Lawrence Perkins on January 22, 2012 at 11:05 pm said:

Hi Thanks for dropping by my Blog today. I will follow you on your travels, I hope you have a long and happy life together. Go were your heart leads you.

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Nishanth gowda on January 23, 2012 at 9:09 am said:

I’ll be waiting to see your adventures!

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aqueoussun on January 23, 2012 at 9:19 am said:

Thanks very much for your support on Bruges in December II….

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rose on January 24, 2012 at 11:39 pm said:

Thanks for reading my blog. I am adding you to my list because I travel the world through all of you

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Darmowe filmy on January 26, 2012 at 12:32 am said:

You can definitely see your enthusiasm in the work you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to say how they believe. Always follow your heart.

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Leanova Designs on January 26, 2012 at 3:52 pm said:

sounds very exciting! good luck

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anngraham on January 26, 2012 at 11:32 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Congrats to you for chasing your dream. Your move to Cambodia sounds really interesting. What are you going to do there? I’m looking forward to seeing / reading more about it.

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Sheila Hurst on January 29, 2012 at 6:01 pm said:

Thank you for liking my post. Sounds like a great adventure ahead! Can’t wait to hear more about it.

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MLV on January 29, 2012 at 6:40 pm said:

Good luck with your new adventure! And thank you for stopping by my blog. I’ll be following you as well.

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loniduek on January 30, 2012 at 1:59 am said:

Thanks for like-ing my blog
Enjoy the moment, squeeze it
Smell the flowers and try different food
life is short and we usually worry about the wrong things
Please check out my painting’s blog ( my passion)
loniduekart.wordpress.com
Loni

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loniduek on January 30, 2012 at 1:59 am said:

I’ll be following you

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oldmarion on February 2, 2012 at 9:16 pm said:

My determination to change comes with retirement. Rather than make a move, which I am sure we will eventually, we chose to travel for 6 months, round Australia and New Zealand. I’m loving writing a blog Marionretires, to record my experiences.
Thanks for liking my post of the White Island Volcano. It was adventures like this that make me so grateful that we are reassessing our lives. Good luck with your decisions. May they bring everything you wish for.

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Sally on February 5, 2012 at 3:06 pm said:

Your life is so much more exciting than mine. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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Kris Kennedy on February 5, 2012 at 4:08 pm said:

I love it…you go girl…I will certainly be following…

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AlphaTauri on February 5, 2012 at 5:41 pm said:

Move to India. You spend all your life trying to unravel this diverse country.

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- ruthpinto on March 12, 2012 at 5:24 am said:
  
  I couldn’t agree more! To attempt discovering this country is a life-long adventure in itself. All I’ve experienced of it so far has been enlightening.
  
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redcactus on February 6, 2012 at 9:30 pm said:

That’s funny. You want to leave the UK and I am trying to move in!

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mytimetotravel on February 7, 2012 at 5:45 pm said:

redcactus – funny, I’m thinking of moving back to the UK myself. But still have some travel to do first.

mrsbr – thanks for stopping by my blog, best of luck. Retirement is great!

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delacybrown on February 8, 2012 at 10:52 pm said:

Your blog is truly beautiful… can’t wait to see more.

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rommel on February 9, 2012 at 6:33 pm said:

Hi, just letting you know that I added you on my blogroll.

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aqueoussun on February 11, 2012 at 8:50 pm said:

Thanks a lot for your support on The North Terrace Colonnade @ Kensal Green Cemetery….

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Ari de lucia on February 13, 2012 at 4:31 pm said:

Wow, what a great opportunity. Hope all goes well for the two of you. Thank you for stopping by and liking my post

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Tricia A. Mitchell on February 14, 2012 at 1:43 pm said:

How exciting that you’ll soon be moving to Cambodia! The landscapes there are so enchanting and the people are warm and kind. During our sabbatical travels in Asia these past months, my husband and I have considered doing the same. Thank you for following my blog – it’s been a pleasure discovering yours as a result! Safe travels!

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dorothymcdonall on February 14, 2012 at 7:36 pm said:

Good luck with your adventures in Cambodia. That sounds life changing, to be sure. And thanks for visiting, and liking, my blog today.

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claude on February 16, 2012 at 5:26 pm said:

Wow! I admire your choice. When my wife and I were first married we considered moving to Australia. They were looking for professional people and were wiling to help with expenses. We didn’t go. I often wish we had.

thanks for stopping at my blog.

Good luck on your new life in Cambodia.

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petrel41 on February 18, 2012 at 8:07 am said:

Hi, thanks for liking my Gambia birds post, and all the best for you and your blog!

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Dimitris Baltzis on February 27, 2012 at 9:37 pm said:

Maybe move into a Greek island.Peace and quiet

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MarinaSofia on February 28, 2012 at 10:44 am said:

Good luck with planning your move, while the process itself may not be so much fun, I hope and trust the outcome will be wonderful for you! Thanks for checking out my blog, will be back on yours to see how you are progressing.

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Wanderlustress on March 5, 2012 at 8:40 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog! You’re going to be in Camboda?! We are going to Laos for two years later ths year, practically neighbors. Btw, I just wrote about making a huge life change ten years ago and how it was the best decision of my life. Best of luck chasing your dreams!

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- mrsbr on March 6, 2012 at 6:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks and I’ll have a read of yours too.
  
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ourdreamlives on March 9, 2012 at 10:24 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I got excited as soon as I saw your header… I lived in Siem Reap in Cambodia in 2006, and although I was only there for a short time it’s definitely one of the best things I ever did! I absolutely loved the country. Unfortunately I couldn’t stay, and I’ve still not been back, but it’s the top of our list for a holiday! I hear it’s changed a lot but would still love to go back. Good luck and have fun in your Cambodian adventures
Sally

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Ankur Sharma on March 10, 2012 at 2:33 pm said:

Have you seen Trey Ratcliff’s pictures of Cambodia ?? They are awesome, just like yours !!
Here’s the link >>>> http://www.stuckincustoms.com/category/travel/cambodia/

I hope you visit India, again !!

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- mrsbr on March 10, 2012 at 3:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks, I’ll check them out.
  
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EllaDee on March 14, 2012 at 2:48 am said:

Hi,
Recently http://elladeewords.wordpress.com was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by Pete Denton – Writer http://petedenton.wordpress.com.
I have posted the award details at http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/the-versatile-blogger-award-7-things-about-elladee/.
The rules for accepting this award are as follows:
1. Thank the award-givers and link back to them in your post.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this award along 15 or 20 bloggers you read & admire.
4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.
Your blog is amongst the 20 that amuse & inspire me I nominated as my part in fulfilling rule 3. If you feel so inclined, please accept from me the Versatile Blogger Award, and my congratulations for great blogging, and pass it on to others also deserving.

Best regards,
EllaDee

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Lady Lost on March 17, 2012 at 11:31 pm said:

Wow, I wish you all the best on your adventure and hope that all your dreams come true! I am a South African who was living in London and have come to spend a few months in Bali before exploring more of Africa. I totally understand how the western world can drain you. There are so many benefits to living in a country in the first world, but the third world just seems to have so much more vitality! I missed the buzz and hustle and bustle, and most of all the people of these amazing ‘undeveloped’ places!

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leah on March 18, 2012 at 11:10 pm said:

I am passing on the Kreative Blogger award to you

http://inspirationsandmemories.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/kreative-blogger-award/

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winegums on March 19, 2012 at 5:55 am said:

A really interesting blog!

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Ann Jasmine on March 19, 2012 at 9:32 pm said:

Hi there, thanks for liking my latest post. I really appreciate it!
I just looked through your latest gallery – amazing photos you have there.
And making the move to Cambodia from London is incredibly brave, kudos to you !!

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Max Reynolds on March 23, 2012 at 12:50 am said:

Because I enjoy and admire your blog so much, I have nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger award;. http://maxreynolds.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/nominated-for-the-kreativ-blogger-award/ Please do not feel any pressure to accept the award, I understand if you don’t wish to participate. I appreciate your support of my blog.

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Mary Jane E Clark on March 23, 2012 at 5:55 pm said:

Thanks for liking my blog. Make the move….you can always go back. Several years ago met an amazing Irishman and we have spent the last 3 years splitting our time between Ireland and South Florida, as well as travelling. I refer to both places as home and have never regretted the decision. Good luck and keep writing!

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EllaDee on May 3, 2012 at 2:34 am said:

Hi! I nominated you for the ABC (Awesome Blog Content) Award. I was moved to do so because I am delighted whenever I see an email from you in my in-box. You can read about the award at http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/a-community-garden-and-abc-awards/ .
Accepting awards to enable you to nominate other worthy recipients isn’t for the faint hearted or time poor, so please accept if you choose and there’s no timeframe on responding, or obligation to do so if it’s not right for you.
Best wishes,
EllaDee

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Spiritual World Traveler on May 3, 2012 at 4:34 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Good luck with your travels!

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richardwebb58 on May 3, 2012 at 5:53 pm said:

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Your photographs of sunrises and sets are wonderful.

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Gel on May 13, 2012 at 3:06 pm said:

I am very passionate about those three that you’ve mentioned above. Include food to the equation and I can join you in that heaven.

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technicolorlilypond on June 1, 2012 at 11:15 am said:

Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog and hit the like button on my post! It makes my day every time someone hits that button, especially when it leads to an interesting blog. Thanks again!

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lakesideindia on June 4, 2012 at 3:21 am said:

I like yor blog. Chase your dream. My husband and I did and now live in the most beautiful place in India.
Thaks for liking my post.
Dorinda

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Stephen L. Tyler on June 4, 2012 at 9:45 am said:

Thanks for stopping by and liking my post. I’ll be checking in to see how your heavenly trip is going between following my own dream to shoot in what has to be a hauntingly exotic place – Manila! Keep shooting!

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bollychees on June 15, 2012 at 10:06 pm said:

Explore away! I share your sentiment about exploring the world!!! In the meantime, thanks for stopping by our blog and liking our post on Keukenhof’s Flower Power Cheers!

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Caroline on June 18, 2012 at 9:10 pm said:

Hi there-as well as Poppyposts I write a Blog about my travels in Iran which may interest you. Persian Posts. My husband is Iranian and we have a house near Esfahan, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Take a look. C

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ryoko861 on June 20, 2012 at 6:13 pm said:

Wanna trade places? I would LOVE to live in England! Come live in the US for a while. Believe me there’s PLENTY of “interesting” people, places and things to do and write about!
(PS-I suppose Jeremy Clarkson is no stranger to you)

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- mrsbr on June 20, 2012 at 6:23 pm said:
  
  Sounds super. It’s a deal ha. Yes, I’m familiar with Jeremy Clarkson. It’s difficult to avoid him here.
  
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Teppy on June 21, 2012 at 2:55 am said:

come to Indonesia! so many hidden gems here, not just Bali!

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apoetsjournal on June 21, 2012 at 6:35 pm said:

Looking forward to reading about where you head off to next!

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dreamlifemoments on June 21, 2012 at 11:34 pm said:

I also share your 3 loves (travel, words and pictures) – We are opening a roaming business on wheels here in the US that will allow me to concentrate on these 3 things. So happy to find your blog!

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sivaparkavi on June 22, 2012 at 9:23 am said:

Wow.. the great pleasure to read…

http://sivaparkavi.wordpress.com/

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ashokshenolikar on August 22, 2012 at 5:41 pm said:

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I love your interests.

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bidisha19 on September 4, 2012 at 8:42 am said:

Thanks for stopping by my page. Your blog seems really interesting. As of now, i went through your stray dogs incident. Wonderfully described. Thanks.

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Penny on September 7, 2012 at 10:47 pm said:

Thank you for stopping by my blog and reminding me to follow my dream.

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RobynG on September 23, 2012 at 7:57 pm said:

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and liking “Life is a Journey”. I’m so glad your visit brought me to your blog. It’s fabulous! I look forward to reading and seeing more. Good stuff!
Please stop by my blog again soon!
Robyn

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Tarakona on November 28, 2012 at 3:24 pm said:

I was supposed to move across the world but during the months I was preparing for the big leap I fell in love and now… I’m chasing another dream
Can’t wait to read more about yours

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