Destination: Cambodia

Cambodia Impressions

Sat, 4 May 2013 | By magdalena | Views [437]

'Life is a game, so fight for survival'---I saw a young Cambodian girl wearing a shirt with this slogan. Ironic words, considering the history of her country & its people...   Impressions of Cambodia & people: --Cambodia is known ... Read more >

Siem Reap---Angkor Wat

Wed, 1 May 2013 | By magdalena | Views [1772]

We arrived in Siem Reap just before  5pm  and decided not to get over zealous by trying to catch the sunset that day (the tuk tuk driver pretty much told us it would be frantic and we probably wouldn't make it). We were tired & didn't want ... Read more >

Getting from Thailand to Cambodia

Wed, 1 May 2013 | By magdalena | Views [480]

Arranging our bus from Bangkok to Siem Reap, Cambodia (the town that Angkor Wat is in) was fairly easy. However, we had read ridiculous scam stories about the trip so we were very cautious with the whole booking situation. We read about plenty of scams, ... Read more >

Catching a Moment - The it-tasted-like-chicken-people

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By mikaontour | Views [198] | Scholarship Entry

"There are no tourists in the old market", Chamron tells me and spits a stream of reddish brown tobacco onto the side of the road, "None of these it-tasted-like-chicken-people!" He had stopped his old moto when I have told him my next destination and ... Read more >

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Sharing Stories - A Glimpse into Another's Life - Angkor Beer

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By riane | Views [358] | Scholarship Entry

I step into the mini-mart, a short walk away from the hostel, past loud bars that boast cheap beer and laughing girls. This is out of character for me, but 3 days of close company with diverse travel companions had made me crave some time alone. I take ... Read more >

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A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - "The American War"

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 | By keri_osterday | Views [275] | Scholarship Entry

I didn't know what date or time it was. On my journey, these things ceased to matter. I listened to a fierce monsoon beat upon the rooftop of the open-air bar, and made the most of my sight before the power went down again. Outages were unpredictably ... Read more >

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Small towns, Big Cities, Ancient Temples and Nice People: What's not to love about Cambodia?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 | By nnninecountries | Views [2385] | Comments [3]

When planning our trip, it seemed outrageous to me that we could go to ten or eleven countries in six months or less. So, I was originally thinking about skipping Cambodia as it is geographically easy to get from the south of Laos to Saigon, ... Read more >

Tags: angkor wat, biking, museums, temples

Chaotic Cambodia

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 | By kish | Views [534]

Sleepy Sihanoukville  After a few days on my own exploring crazy phnom penh, I caught a 6hour bus to the south of Cambodia to this gorgeous spot called Sihanoukville. I had no idea where to get off as no one spoke any English. Luckily I met ... Read more >

Light at the end of the tunnel

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 | By hazzard86 | Views [405]

I will be coming home soon!!! I am so happy to announce that my best friend has arranged for an earlier flight home for me1 Leaving Cambodia thursday night, and arriving gold coast airport friday morning! In return I am being his driver for a wedding ... Read more >

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Unforgettable Charity Trip

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 | By alocalencounterthatchangedmyperspective | Views [319] | Scholarship Entry

Last year I joined a charity trip which was made by my classmates. At first, I don’t really want to join because my two close friends could not participate because of their own business. I was convinced to join the trip, but I made an expectation that ... Read more >

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Unforgettable Charity Trip

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 | By alocalencounterthatchangedmyperspective | Views [437]

Last year I joined a charity trip which was made by my classmates. At first, I don’t really want to join because my two close friends could not participate because of their own business. I was convinced to join the trip, but I made an expectation ... Read more >

Tags: charity, trip

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - A Taste of Cambodia: Tortoise Soup in Siem Reap

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 | By jessicajhill | Views [359] | Scholarship Entry

We stand in a dimly lit restaurant and gawk at the large, living, terrified tortoise on the table. She’s about the size of a dinner plate, and she’s pregnant. I gulp. In a few minutes, or however long it takes to turn tortoise into soup, we’re going to ... Read more >

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update for my family

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 | By hazzard86 | Views [381]

Just to keep everyone informed as to what is happening now.... I picked up my new Australian Emergency Passport yesterday (was amazed it was ready within 24 hours) they were absolutely fantastic there, and it was a really nice feeling to step onto ... Read more >

Shit day, to say the least

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 | By hazzard86 | Views [379]

Right now I should be sitting on a beach in Vietnam, living it up and having a great time. Unfortunately that is not the case... Today i went to the Vietnam Embassy, to pick up my passport with the visa for vietnam so we could catch out boat....that ... Read more >

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and on to......?

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 | By hazzard86 | Views [387]

So my trip has taken an unexpected turn for the better. Spent 5 nights in Siem Reap in an Irish pub getting a bit of taste of home. Went to see the temples, and oh my god they took my breath away!!! My first wonder of the world....and it was spectacular!!! ... Read more >