Anthony Bourdain related going to Asia for the first time like finding out there's a new color you never knew existed and I feel the same way. It's overwhelming and surprising and always a little bit stressful. There's constantly something new to experience, from the bizarre looking fruits like … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons from Three Months in Southeast Asia
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Where I Slept in Southeast Asia
I didn't sleep in the same bed for more than a week for the last three months, including some luxury hotels, some guesthouses and my fair share of boats and trains. Most were to my liking and we soon learned that for $20 USD per night, we could get comfortable rooms, free breakfast and free WiFi … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Southeast Asia
Siem Reap’s Lesser Visited Temples
While Angkor Wat may get the most glory, there are hundreds dozens of temples worth visiting in the Siem Reap area, in particular in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Some you may even end up liking better, as I did. Get outside of the main groupings in favor of the Roulos Group or those outside of … [Read more...] about Siem Reap’s Lesser Visited Temples
Photo Friday: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
It's an image covering Cambodia, on the flag, on the riels, on the minds of every traveler visiting this country. Angkor Wat. It may be only one of hundreds of temples you can visit within the Siem Reap area, but it's certainly the most famous for its three towered silhouette. It's a UNESCO World … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Remembering the Killing Fields
Children play loudly in the yard of the school next door to the site. Do they know what happened here? I ask myself. Do they know that children their age, along with their parents, were killed here daily, beaten against trees, hacked with machetes? For their sakes, I hope they don't know just … [Read more...] about Remembering the Killing Fields