Category: Cambodia
2018 in review
We’re just a few short days from closing the book on 2018. So I thought I’d take a break from holiday merriment to look back on the new stamps my gnome and I got on our passport. This year, I visited some great places and some not so great places. Here’s a recap of some…
Ta Prohm in photos
There are a lot of truly remarkable temples in the Angkor Wat complex and aside from Angkor Wat itself, none is more famous than the “Tomb Raider” temple. The abandoned Ta Prohm temple ruins covered in overgrown tree roots and rubble was featured prominently in the 2001 Angelina Jolie movie, hence its nickname. By the…
Traveling in Cambodia, in hindsight
Cambodia is a gorgeous country and one of the most unique places to see some truly wondrous things. But it’s also without a doubt, the country with the most tragic history I’ve ever visited – probably due to the fact that it’s largely unsung. One of the cognitive pitfalls of people is that we tend…
Getting from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by bus
Despite not having much by way of railway transport, Cambodia turned out to be one of the most convenient countries to get around. If you’re looking for a reliable and affordable way to get from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, or the other way around, I strongly suggest a bus. Transport options There’s no shortage…
Things to do in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s sprawling and busy capital. It’s sometimes seen as a place to merely travel in and out of Cambodia, but it’s a great destination to enjoy culture, art, shopping, history, and lots and lots of drinking. These are some of the must-see and must-do activities in Phnom Penh. Tour the Royal Palace…
Who do you become when you travel somewhere?
“If you wake up at a different time in a different place, could you wake up as a different person?” I think about this quote every time I fly. I often wonder who I’m going to be when I land somewhere new. Because without fail, I’m always a slightly different person in a different place.…
