French Colonial Architecture
I studied a little bit of architecture in college, and while I’ve forgotten all those pesky details we had to memorize for exams (you know, minor stuff like influential architects, …
I studied a little bit of architecture in college, and while I’ve forgotten all those pesky details we had to memorize for exams (you know, minor stuff like influential architects, …
After a simple breakfast at upmarket Cafe Fresco along the riverfront, I walked aimlessly around the neighborhood. The Royal Palace, I was assured, was not quite as stunning …
Still aglow after experiencing the hospitality of Phi-lay’s family, I boarded a comfortable mid-morning bus to Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. I was able to fully appreciate the scenic drive for …
Money matters out of the way, I was happy to return to Phi-lay’s home. Since I mentioned chicken was my favorite the previous night, his wife planned to cook it …
Phi-lay sold me on staying another day in Battambang, and he did it through being such a sincere and friendly person. A lot of drivers and guides could learn a …
I hesitated at first, when Phi-lay asked me to join his family for dinner after having only spent a few hours with me. I sensed he wouldn’t take “no” for …
#14 – From Erica: You knew someone would dare you to eat dog while you were in Vietnam, didn’t you? Reward $20 Status: Completed At some point in Thailand, …
I just had one of the best days of my trip. It started with a good 12 hours of sleep, shower, and some CNN. I had breakfast on the Royal …
I managed to get up at 5:30am, get picked up at 6am, and reach Battambang by boat. It took 7 hours. The first few hours were very scenic and pretty, …
Another Day In Camobida is a tourist-aimed booklet which highlights organizations whose support can directly benefit the local community. I decided to spend a morning visiting such places around Siem …
I met Alice at 8:30am, ate a great, fluffy banana pancake, and headed off to meet Phillip and Sandy. We spent almost two hours exploring Ta Prohm, which is better …
We slept late, meeting downstairs at 10:30am for brunch before negotiating two motorbike-driven tuk-tuks for two days ($50 total). The lead driver, Mr. Meth, like the hotel, was a recommendation …
Well you’ll work harder With a gun in your back For a bowl of rice a day Slave for soldiers Till you starve Then your head is skewered on a …
I first became aware of Cambodia through a song by the early 80’s punk band The Dead Kennedys. I was about 13, living in an upper middle class suburb in …