Fear & Loathing In Cambodia
Author’s Note: The events in this story took place during my first visit to Cambodia in 1993 when the country was under the control of UNTAC or the United Nations Transitional Authority In Cambodia. At that time UNTAC was attempting to organize the country’s first democratic elections after the ravages of the Khmer Rouge which [...]
Cambodia, a Journey of Discovery
Anyone wishing to visit Cambodia will uncover a country that is both beautiful and mysterious. For too long Cambodia was associated with the murderous regime of Pol Pot and his cronies and the country is still recovering from this 20th century tragedy. Naturally, there are plenty of memorials to this terrible episode in Cambodia’s history [...]
How One Traveler Stumbled Into A Two-Year Plan
You know that moment immediately after you stub your toe, but before eminent pain ensues when you think to yourself: “crap, this is going to really hurt in just a few seconds” With less than two months to go before Vicky and I set out on what is arguably our most important decision to date, [...]
Siem Reap, Cambodia – An Unexpected Evening at a Pagoda
What better way to immerse yourself in Southeast Asian culture than to attend a “chat and meditation” service with monks? I quickly cycled down the muddy dirt road, drenched by the monsoon storm passing through. I hopped off my bike and ran for cover into Karavansara Retreat – a large traditional wooden Khmer house with [...]
Where is the Ho Chi Minh Trail?
Thank you to Dave’s Travel Corner for posting my article, “Where is the Ho Chi Minh Trail?: Here is the beginning of the article: Disoriented is a term that means being lost or unclear about where you are. It originated from when the East or the Orient was considered the center of the world. If [...]
Dump Life in Cambodia
Written by Tyler Brooks In the smoky distance a small girl with her friends is playing jump rope without a care in the world. On an oasis patch of dying or dead grass teenagers stare at the sky, pointing out elephants, cars, people’s faces and anything else they see in the clouds above. A gang [...]
Cambodia–Kingdom of Treasures
Cambodia–Kingdom of TreasuresThe Temples of Angkor WatWe were so lucky to view over 20 temples in Cambodia. My favorite is Bayon in Angkor Thom with the faces. George’s favorite is the detailed carvings of Bantay Srei. My mom liked Ta Prom with the tall trees growing out and in and around them. I think Dad [...]
