Cambodia

The remote temples of Angkor

A view of ordinary Cambodian life on our way to Banteay Srei On our agenda today are the more remote temples of Angkor Historical Park; Banteay Srei in the north and the Roluos group in the east. First, we head to Banteay Srei.… Continue Reading
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Siem Reap by express boat

Trying to catch a deal to guide us around in Siem Reap We woke up at 5.15 am to take the express boat to Siem Reap. Our motorcyclists are present at half-past seven at the entrance of the hotel. The ship leaves at seven o’clock.… Continue Reading
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Confronting dark history of Cambodia

Poverty in Cambodia Our second day in Phnom Penh. Today I want to find out more about the dark history of Cambodia. So I decided to combine a visit to the Royal Palace and the S21 prison. As there is a swimming pool on the 3rd floor of the hotel, my travel companion would instead go swimming than visit the palace.… Continue Reading
Cambodia

A pinch of culture in Phnom Penh

Chaos at Phnom Penh Immigration Right upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport we experience a sample of how chaotic things are being run. Everyone needs to obtain a visa on arrival at the Immigration booth, but an orderly queue of people waiting for their turn is out of the question.… Continue Reading