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Siem ReapAngkor Wat, Shin Deep Mud and the Killing Fields of CambodiaWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 5:53 in ...Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap | viewed 119 times | No Comments
The main reason for visiting Cambodia was simple: Angkor Wat. However, after eight days in the country all I want to do is go back. First of all, the people are among the friendliest I have ever met. Everywhere we... (Continue reading) Eating a Frog, Sampling Amok and a Tarantula On My ShirtWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 5:45 in ...Cambodia, Food, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap | viewed 188 times | No Comments
Much of the food in Cambodia is the same as in Laos. Lots of curries, rice dishes, noodles, meat, veggies and fruit shakes filled my stomach…as well as lots of amok. Essentially, amok is just a curry with an egg... (Continue reading) Tuk Tuks and AC Buses in CambodiaWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 5:41 in ...Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Transportation | viewed 113 times | No Comments
The primary way for both tourists and locals to get around the country is via air conditioned bus. These range from deluxe first class to ones where the AC barely works. Either way, there is not much to write about... (Continue reading) Activity Rain Outs and Tuk Tuk AccidentsWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 5:30 in ...Cambodia, ..Transportation Woes, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Transportation | viewed 103 times | No Comments
We knew that we were going to be traveling during monsoon season but, up until arriving at Kratie, it had never affected our plans. However, shortly after arriving the deluge began and we had no choice but to hole up... (Continue reading) A Motorcycle Ride Through Shin Deep Mud to the Flooded Forest of Kompong PlukWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 5:10 in ...Cambodia, ..Transportation Woes, Featured Stories, Hiking and Trekking, Siem Reap, Transportation | viewed 216 times | No Comments
One of the main attractions in Siem Reap, other than Angkor Wat, is a boat ride through the Flooded Forest and stilted village of Kompong Pluk. Located on the banks of a river that leads into a lake, the entire... (Continue reading) Angkor Wat and the Rest of the Temples of AngkorWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 4:55 in ...Cambodia, Culture, Religion, Siem Reap, Temples and Ruins | viewed 131 times | No Comments
I have been fascinated by the Angkor temples since they were used as a backdrop for the Mortal Kombat movie as well as for Angela Jolie’s Tomb Raider. When I found out that the temples were in Cambodia while researching... (Continue reading) Angkor Wat, Shin Deep Mud and the Killing Fields of Cambodia – This and ThatWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 4:17 in ...Cambodia, ..This & That, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap | viewed 217 times | No Comments
I am obsessed with the way ice is delivered. Every day, a truck or van or bike comes by with a giant block of ice. Street vendors, restaurants and individuals come up, tell the ice man how much they want... (Continue reading) Angkor Wat, Shin Deep Mud and the Killing Fields of Cambodia – Photos and VideosWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 4:03 in ...Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap | viewed 87 times | No Comments
Photos: Cambodia Photo Highlights Laos/Cambodia Border Crossing Food of Cambodia Full Angkor Photo Gallery …………….. Videos: Bike riding through the gates to Angkor Thom Monks chanting at the Bayon in Angkor just before sunset Water, tee shirt and instrument sellers... (Continue reading) |