When we first arrived in Phnom Penh we noticed an astonishing number of Lexus and Highlander jeeps driving around downtown. So we decided to count how many there are — turns out we got…
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Taking the Giant Ibis bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Giant Ibis is kind of like Bolt Bus in the US. Full of young professionals, with complimentary water and wifi (which just…
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A dip in the pool at Antanue Angkor Villa, our hotel and base for exploring the Angkor complex in Siem Reap. Also a very positive review of the 100 Yen ($1) water proof case for an…
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A visit to Preah Ko temple of the Roluos group, the earliest temples in the Angkor complex built in 9th century. Jenia gives a fine overview of the temple, but decides against being a…
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A visit to the 10th century Banteay Srei temple, the crown jewel of Khmer architecture. Banteay Srei was built by a Brahmin – rather than your typical Varman (king) — in honor of Hindu god Shiva.…
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Hanging out on top of our boat, making our way from Battambang to Siem Reap via the Sankae River. Even though its not the best season and water levels are low, we had the…
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A big climb awaits ahead of sunset — we are at the bottom of Wat Banan. Stairs, the story of our life travel.…
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We take the norry, aka Cambodian train! A bamboo raft, set on the original network built by the French, and powered by a motorcycle engine. Locals still take it short distances — I think…
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Just crossed the border from Aranyaprathet to Poipet and hopped on a bus to our first destination in Cambodia, Battambang. Here we are first few minutes in a new country. Cheers!…
