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Phonm Penh, dec 5-10
We exit the speedboat with a map in my head of how to get to the guesthouse from the boat dock, collect our bags from the top of the tin can, and head the 5 blocks to get there. As … Continue reading
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
There are a few options to get from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. The bus is the cheapest, but the speedboat is the coolest. One thing to consider is that this is one tight ship. I don’t mean clean or … Continue reading
Angkor Archeological Park
This is the number one tourist destination in Cambodia, which is an automatic Brent repellant, but the significance of the Angkor ruins far outweighs my hate of crowds. Angkor Wat, billed as the largest religious building in the world, headlines … Continue reading
Ellen in Cambodia
Although Ellen’s death was the necessary kick in the pants to get busy livin’, I have been remiss in updating on her visits in Asia. The first scattering In Thailand I didn’t post about, because I probably did something somewhere … Continue reading
Apsara Spice Garden
An apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. An apsara is also a dancing figure seen all over Cambodia. On the road up to the temples of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, … Continue reading
Siem Reap Miscellany
Oh, thank… Eh, close enough. Don’t be this guy. When you visit other cultures, no matter how many accommodations the very kind people make to you, please consider the local customs and religions. There’s some interesting stuff here. This is … Continue reading
Date night, tourist-trap style, Siem Reap
Just because we are traveling, and every night is date night (awww), we decided to have a tourist-trap date. We started at Miss Wong, a Shanghai themed cocktail lounge. All deep red and black lacquer, with fun drinks and good … Continue reading
Cambodia, Mie Cafe
I can’t recall how we learned about this spot, some blog or website, they all become a blur after awhile. No matter, we are glad that we did. The chef/owner trained and apprenticed in Switzerland, and came back to Cambodia … Continue reading
Back to Bangkok, dec 17-20
The overnight sleeper to Bangkok is certainly the way to go, for no other reason than you get to stretch out. Here’s the train during the day: The top berths there fold out, and the seats below are made into … Continue reading
Chiang Mai foodstuffs, 12-16 Dec
We are still basking in the glow of the elephant park, it was that special. In the meantime, we are returning to our gluttonous mission in Chiang Mai with lots of delicious food. I’m going to pop up some pics … Continue reading
Terroir Travel 