Cambodia

The deserted villas of Kep

Travel to Kampot in a shared taxi After breakfast, we prepare our backpacks and wait for our transport to Kampot, our next destination from where we want to visit the deserted villas of Kep, a bit further along the coastline. This time we travel by a shared taxi, something we have not done yet.… Continue Reading
India

Searching for the bus station in Madras

Arriving in Madras during the rainy season My first impressions after arrival in Madras: it is warm and humid, plus I see puddles everywhere later that day when searching for the bus station. The rainy season clearly has not ended. My transfer from the airport to the hotel went well, only a 20-minute drive.… Continue Reading
Cambodia

At the beaches of Sihanoukville

Taking a private bus to the beaches of Sihanoukville After a stopover in Phnom Penh yesterday, we are heading for the beaches of Sihanoukville today. The bus trip will last about four hours. A tuk-tuk driver picks us up to bring us to the departure point at Capitol Guesthouse; they seem to run this daily bus service.… Continue Reading
Myanmar

The waves at Ngwe Saung Beach

Fully booked hotels in Yangon My Myanmar holiday has nearly come to an end now. I have a couple of days left, so I decided to travel to Ngwe Saung Beach in the Bay of Bengal. To reach my destination, I made a stopover in Yangon again.… Continue Reading