Cambodia
First-time inside Cambodia’s markets…with interesting finds!
When the third blog carnival of the Lonely Planet blogsherpas rolled out, I thought about my travels that best suit the topic of interesting finds in a market I’ve visited abroad, hosted by Orange Polka Dot. I browsed through my photos and I remembered a trip I made last year, when I visited four cities … Continue reading
Looking back at 2009: My first-time travels
Watching travelers in an airport coffee shop while waiting for my flight, I couldn’t help but wonder what 2010 has for me when it comes to traveling. Of course, 2009 was a good one. I have covered almost 20,000 miles, visited four countries, and enjoyed several beaches and landmarks. It was my first time to … Continue reading
First-time in Phnom Penh
The little town of Siem Reap was filled with foreigners wanting to see Angkor Wat. Despite the incursion of travelers, it was still a small town. Two nights spent at Pub Street and the Night Market was already a great deal for us. A whole day at the Angkor Archaeological Park was most satisfactory. We … Continue reading
First-time in Angkor Archaeological Park
With so many tourists who arrived in Siem Reap and the number of large hotels we saw, many travelers seem to be taking the same road we’re on—towards Angkor and its majestic temples and palaces. During our flight from KL to Siem Reap, I bumped into a familiar face whom I believed to be my … Continue reading
First-time in Siem Reap
Flying over Tonle Sap Lake, the small houses and boats were first barely discernable until figures of Buddhist temples and typical Asian architecture came into shape that I realized we have truly arrived in Siem Reap, gateway to the famous Angkor Wat. We disembarked at the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and were brought by the … Continue reading
Prelude to Malaysia-Cambodia-Vietnam visits
Years ago, after my return to the Philippines from a seven-month stay in Indonesia, I gifted myself with a Southeast Asian Travel Guide. It was sold on a very big discount because it’s the unupdated version. I didn’t mind and I figured that it would always be useful and I can find out for myself … Continue reading
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