Why would you like Cambodia? Well, aside from being one of the best budget destinations in Southeast Asia, here’s some things you might want to know about.
9 SurprisingThings about Khmer Lifestyles in Phnom Penh
As a tourist and traveler, I find it occasionally frustrating to view the inner antics and life of city from a bus or tuk-tuk enroute to another destination. I may see something culturally peculiar or fascinating, but only get a fly-by record of it. But before I can raise my camera, the event is gone… [...]
Photo Essay: A walking tour exploring Phnom Penh (Pt 1)
Although it’s much cheaper, easier and quicker to hire a motodop for ($1-$2/ride), it can be worthwhile to stroll the city on foot. Phnom Penh has a hidden style, interesting neighborhoods and disarming life stashed away in its streets. You’ll find yourself stumbling upon some surprising gems when you take to the pavement.
Kampong Cham & Why I Adore Marketplaces…
Marketplaces can be interesting places to explore. I’m talking of the markets, that locals go to for grocery shopping, commonplace items, food and the daily jaunt. Not the ones tourists go for souvenirs.
A marketplace can have layers. It can hold secret clues to a culture’s sensibilities and household heart.
Solo Cambodia & a Hunt for a Khmer song I wanted to buy
Sometimes as a solo traveler, I resent having to make decisions for myself.
With endless options of things to do and places to see, there’s no one to bounce your ideas off of and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with having to choose. Take day trips, for instance.
Phnom Penh’s heart-breaking and tragic history at S21 Museum
Cambodia has a very solemn and tragic side to it’s lovely Khmer face. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (aka Security Prison 21 or S21) was the notorious genocide camp from 1975-1979, where prisoners (mostly innocent victims) of the Khmer Rouge were interrogated, tortured and killed.
Winging your Hotel: How far would you walk to find Mr. Right?
With budget hotels in Southeast Asia, you never know what to expect.
Sometimes, you stumble upon a princely palace that’s cute, charming and cheap, all in one. Other times, a first impression doesn’t always do a place or place justice and you can’t always tell a bargain when you see it.
Are you a street-smart traveler or just travel-jaded?
Street wise. Been-there and done-that. Old hat.
After traveling in Asia over the course of a year, there were two things I felt I had become proficient at: haggling and avoiding scams.
