Yesterday we boarded a boat docked on the Tonle Sap river at Kampong Chhnang. We unpacked and settled in, had dinner, and met some nice people. When we woke up the next morning, we were at a place called Angkor Ban Village. Continue reading “All the Latest Moos from Angkor Ban Village, Cambodia”
Life on Lake Tonle Sap
Cambodia’s Lake Tonle Sap is a lake like no other. One could say the same about those who live alongside, or those living literally on top of the lake. By the end of the day today, we’ll be close by, on a boat on the Tonle Sap River. Continue reading “Life on Lake Tonle Sap”
Get Your Kicks on National Route 6
Or was the song about Route 66? In Cambodia, it’s National Route 6 – the main highway connecting Siem Reap with Phnom Penh. It’s a travel day, so we’ll be getting our kicks on National Route 6 for most of the day. Care to come along? Let’s go! Continue reading “Get Your Kicks on National Route 6”
Siem Reap – A Personal Guided Tour
Our previous visit to Siem Reap was too short. Today we want to spend time in town, get the feel of the place, and see the real Siem Reap. We didn’t know it when we set out, but we were going to get a personal guided tour of Siem Reap. Nice! Continue reading “Siem Reap – A Personal Guided Tour”
A Massage Like No Other
Shortly after arriving in Siem Reap, my right shoulder started hurting. The pain intensified as the day went on, then got worse overnight. I decided to get a massage at the hotel. Little did I know, it would be a massage like no other. Continue reading “A Massage Like No Other”
Temple Tour or Siem Reap? Decisions, Decisions…
We’re in Siem Reap, Cambodia – Tourist Central for those coming to see Angkor Wat and the other Khmer temples. Tomorrow, we can either take a temple tour or spend more time in town. I know which way I’m leaning… Continue reading “Temple Tour or Siem Reap? Decisions, Decisions…”
First Look at Siem Reap
It’s lunchtime in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We’re going to take a tuk tuk into town, explore a bit, then have lunch. We got a glimpse of the little town on our ride in from the airport, but this will be our first real look at Siem Reap. Let’s go! Continue reading “First Look at Siem Reap”
Zhou Daguan – The First Travel Blogger?
We don’t know a lot about the Khmers. Khmer history is carved intricately into the stone walls of Khmer temples. But for the rest of us, the best description of day-to-day Khmer life comes from a visitor to Angkor named Zhou Daguan. Continue reading “Zhou Daguan – The First Travel Blogger?”
Angkor Wat – It Makes You Think
People fortunate enough to travel usually see their fair share of impressive sights. I’ve certainly seen a few. But for me, Angkor Wat stands out. Seeing Angkor Wat makes you think. Continue reading “Angkor Wat – It Makes You Think”
Ahhh… The Life of Luxury!
Siem Reap, Cambodia, probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when one thinks about living the life of luxury. But if you’ve ever been to Sofitel’s Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort on the outskirts of town, it might be. Continue reading “Ahhh… The Life of Luxury!”
