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14th Feb - OMG we did almost 90kms!!!!

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 | By kimkirsten | Views [550]

We left the capital city Phnom Phen before 7 this am by bus for a few hours, our guides Alan and Cham surprised all the ladies with a rose for valentines day on the bus which was so sweet of them and we all went aaahhhhhh about. we met the support van ... Read more >

13th Feb - SM foundation and AFESIP visit, Tomdy centre visit and Killing Fields tour

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 | By kimkirsten | Views [548]

Today was another jam packed day, apent in and around the capital city Phnom Penh. After a hearty hotel rooftop breakfast with 360 views around the city, we headed off to visit the offices of AFESIP and the Somaly Mam foundation, Somaly is behind both ... Read more >

The Travel Mentality (for those w. Post-Travel Depression)

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 | By juliabedi | Views [6194] | Comments [3]

It is as though when you are travelling, particularly when going solo, you have no expectations, status or role to uphold. It feels like you are a blank canvas in which you can recreate yourself, free from past and future bounds. You aren’t worried ... Read more >

Photos: Dec 31-Jan 24

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 | By jamirieder | Photo Gallery

This is from the first part of our trip
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First Post

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 | By jamirieder | Views [257]

Hi everyone, For some reason my email seems to not want to add photos so I decided this may be easier for everyone to see! I probably won't add to much writing, so I hope everyone likes picture books! An update on travel... we are currenlty ... Read more >

12th Feb - next cycle leg to capital city Phnom Phen

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 | By kimkirsten | Views [621] | Comments [2]

Last night we had a surprise for dinner - we were invited into the home of a local Cambodian family, a tour guide friend of our tour leader. His wife cooked the most amazing array of loyal dishes, some of which we had not yet tried in previous dinners, ... Read more >

11th Feb - first Shelter visit

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 | By kimkirsten | Views [768] | Comments [1]

Today was our first Shelter visit, we left early (as usual!) 7-am, we jumped into 4 very nice land cruisers to transport us through the bush/jungle/countryside to visit one of the 3 shelters set up by Somaly and AFESIP. it was a bumpy 3 hour ride into ... Read more >

Rach P's visit- Manly and English Scones

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 | By azariah | Views [228]

I think I have been very spoilt when it comes to having friends visiting me here in Australia. My lovely friend Rachel came over to visit from Christchurch in New Zealand. She is a doctor and is on a year's cpntract to help out at the hospital. ... Read more >

Photos: Lensneyes

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 | By lifeinoz | Photo Gallery

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10th Feb - cycle across countryside 70kms

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 | By kimkirsten | Views [561]

Today we cycled 70 kms, a personal best EVER (anything over 25 kms would beat my previous best!) we all felt sooooo good with ourselves. It was a tough day though, hot, dirty, sticky. Early start at 7am we hit the busy roads out of Siem Reap and ... Read more >

Passport & Plate - Soba and kelp noodle salad with sea vegetables

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 | By letitfeed | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Ingredients ½ packet/125g 100% buckwheat soba noodles ½ packet raw kelp noodles, rinsed, drained and patted dry (no cooking required) 3 spring onions, finely sliced ½ cup red cabbage, shredded ¼ assorted sprouts ½... Read more >
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9th Feb - Angkor Temple circuit 35kms

Sun, 9 Feb 2014 | By kimkirsten | Views [612] | Comments [1]

Up early for a safety briefing and got on our bikes. Did our first ride today, 35kms only, they're breaking us in gently!!!!!! Super hot, loads of sunscreen and insect spray! We visited 3 templates over the course of the day. Exiting and coming back ... Read more >

8th Feb - a day in the life of a Cambodian villager

Sat, 8 Feb 2014 | By kimkirsten | Views [587]

Today we got a fascinating opportunity to have a glimpse into the everyday life of a Cambodian villager. We joined a local family and spent a day walking in their shoes. Situated just outside Siam Reap, we arrived by bus in one of the local villages.... Read more >

Live Without a Car

Sat, 8 Feb 2014 | By joannawong | Views [740]

That is my current challenge. Before coming back to Brisbane, I'd decided that I'd like to avoid owning a car mainly because of the costs associated with having one, especially when it's not being used daily. A lot of people think it's quite a challenge ... Read more >

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