Street Vendor in Ho Chi Minh
Posted in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Staying in the Backpacking area of Ho Chi Minh City

Discover the convenience of District One in Ho Chi Minh city, as a travel hub to explore the city and Vietnam.

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.

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.

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.

Libations Bric-a-Brac Battambang Cambodia
Posted in Battambang Cambodia

Libations and Bric-a-Brac tempt our purse strings in Battambang

If you’re planning a visit to Battambang, Bric-a-Brac would be my number one recommendation for overnight accommodation. Not just for the location, setting, and design aesthetic, but for the charming hosts who exemplify the “customer service is king philosophy.

Boat trip to Battambang Cambodia. Monks in a boat.
Posted in Battambang Cambodia Siem Reap

Memorable Boat Trip from Siem Reap to Battambang

One of the best ways to travel from Siem Reap to Battambang is via river boat. It’s a once in a lifetime ride, not to be forgotten … or repeated.

Joe to Go Sustainable Tourism
Posted in Cambodia Siem Reap

Responsible Tourism at Joe to Go in Siem Reap

Joe to Go, just one of the sustainable tourism cafes operating in Siem Reap, which help local kids below the poverty line get paid to attend school and are given opportunities to work and learn English.

Bangkok Airlines
Posted in Bangkok Thailand

Flying Plane Jane from Bangkok

The last leg of our journey was a six hour layover in Bangkok and a one hour flight on Bangkok Airlines to Siem Reap on Plane Jane.

Food stall 6 Angkor Night Market Siem Reap
Posted in Cambodia Siem Reap

Give your taste buds a disco at Siem Reap Night Market

At Siem Reap’s Original Night Market, make your way to the food court to give your taste buds a disco.

Floating villages Siem Reap
Posted in Cambodia Siem Reap

Which Siem Reap Floating Village should you visit?

There are three floating villages within day-trip proximity of Siem Reap, but how do you choose which one is the most responsible and authentic to visit?