Cambodia Kep Crab Market
Posted in Art Room Cambodia Ho Chi Minh City Otres Beach Vietnam

Sketching People from Travel Photos

If you can’t get out and sketch, Sketching People from Travel Photos is a great alternative. Especially when you review your sketches to learn from them.

Hammock on Long Beach Koh Ta Kiev
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Unwind on Cambodia’s Koh Ta Kiev Island

During our Workaway stint in Otres Beach we had a day trip to the neighboring island of Koh Ta Kiev to unplug for the day.

The neighbors kids helping Red
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Building Community during our Cambodia Workaway

Building furniture out of pallets in Cambodia, and becoming part of a community has left a lasting impression about our travel experience

Watching the sunset on Otres Beach
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Cambodian Beach Massage and Grilled Seafood

The perfect end to our Workaway day was a walk down to the beach for an oil massage and fresh BBQ seafood.

Workaway gig Cambodia Otres Beach
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Our Cambodia workaway gig renovating a market stall

Our first Cambodia workaway gig renovating and revamping a market stall for the weekly otres beach market.

Workaway Making Quiche in Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Cambodia Pastry Wars: The Battle of the Quiche

The heat and humidity of Cambodia make pastry making a challenge. But during our Workaway gig at Otres Beach it was one we finally mastered.

Raisin Cinnamon Bagel
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Working Away to make Cambodian Bagels

Who knew that I’d be learning how to make classic NY bagels in our outdoor Workaway kitchen in Cambodia! Now this is a skill worth having.

Otres Beach Market Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Our Workaway Gig at Otres Beach Market Cambodia

Part of our Workaway gig was manning a food stall at the Otres Beach Market, which gave us the best view of the live music stage.

Sunset at Otres Beach Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

The majesty of Otres Beach sunsets

Here’s a photo gallery of a collection of the sunsets we witnessed at Otres Beach Cambodia.

Phnom Penh buildings
Posted in Cambodia Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh Photo Diary

Random Phnom Penh Photos As well as the photos I’ve included in my articles about Phnom Penh, I took a…

Front Carriage of the train
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach Phnom Penh

Taking a Train from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville

The Cambodian Rail System was shut down during the conflict, but some routes have started to open up again, so we thought we’d give it a go.

S-21 Tuol Sleng Museum Phnom Penh
Posted in Cambodia Phnom Penh

Touring S-21 Security Prison (Tuol Sleng Museum Phnom Penh)

Tuol Sleng Museum in Phnom Penh Known as Security Prison 21, Tuol Sleng Museum used to be a high school…

Red being wished Happy Christmas in Kampot
Posted in Cambodia Kampot

Christmas Eve in Kampot

A last-minute destination change led us to Kampot, and we loved the laid-back charm of this Cambodian town.

The Killing Fields Phnom Penh
Posted in Cambodia Phnom Penh

A reflective visit to The Killing Fields

Must-see, Must-do Of all the places you can visit in Phnom Penh, you have to go to The Killing Fields…

Market Stalls in Phnom Penh Central Market Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Phnom Penh

Exploring Phnom Penh’s Markets

As with all of Cambodia’s towns, you’re never too far away from a market, and Phnom Penh is no exception….

Phnom Penh's Central Market Dome
Posted in Cambodia Phnom Penh

A visit to Phnom Penh’s Central Market

Phnom Penh’s Central Market is a centrally located Art Deco building in the heart of the city, and a shopping destination you should add to your Cambodian Sight Seeing agenda.

Buildings in Phnom Penh
Posted in Cambodia Phnom Penh

The challenge of wandering Phnom Penh’s streets

Exploring Phnom Penh on Foot There’s nothing I like better, than exploring a city on foot. As soon as you…

View of 172nd street Phnom Penh
Posted in Cambodia Phnom Penh

Exploring Phnom Penh’s 172nd Street in the dark

We used 172nd Street as our base, and this is as close as Phnom Penh gets to a backpacking hub. We arrived during a storm, and explored during a power cut.

Battambang Bus to Phnom Penh
Posted in Battambang Cambodia Phnom Penh

Bayon VIP Bus from Battambang to Phnom Penh

Feature Image: The Bayon bus station in Battambang How an overweight knight came to my rescue for our 5 hour van…

Battambang Cambodia
Posted in Battambang Cambodia

Sightseeing and things to do in Battambang Cambodia

My top three sightseeing destinations included the bamboo railway, the Phare Ponleu Selpak: Circus, and the Battambang Provincial Museum. Find out why I didn’t do any.

Pomme Bar and Hostel Battambang Cambodia
Posted in Battambang Cambodia

Pomme Bar, Restaurant and Hostel, at the Core of the new Battambang

The Pomme hostel, bar and restaurant has to be one of the coolest places to hang out for people watching, drinking and playing board games.

About the World Vegetable Amok
Posted in Battambang Cambodia

Vegetable Amok at About the World Restaurant in Battambang

The Vegetable Amok was so good at About the World that we ended up going back two nights in a row.

Battambang Central Market Cambodia
Posted in Battambang Cambodia

An educational trip around Battambang’s Central Market

Before our cookery classes, we were taken for a guided tour around Battambang’s Central market to learn about the ingredients we’d be using to make our lunch

Red and I at The Nary Kitchen Battambang Cambodia
Posted in Battambang Cambodia

Cooking Classes at Nary’s Kitchen Battambang

Want to do a cookery class in Battambang? We did a class at The Nary Kitchen, and mastered the art of Amok, Green Mango Salad, and Spring Rolls.