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Don Khong (Donkey Kong?) Island, Laos
Our G Adventures mini-bus boarded a small ferry, and we rode out to a large island in the Mekong River called Don Khong. We fondly referred to it as Donkey Kong.
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In Search of Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins in Kratie, Cambodia
Kratie has become a popular stopover on overland routes from Cambodia to Laos. One of its main attractions is the rare freshwater Irawaddy dolphins.
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Phnom Phen, Cambodia’s Capital City
Perfectly situated at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassak Rivers, Phnom Phen is not the prettiest of cities, but it exhibits unique character and flare.
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Eating Spiders in Cambodia
Driving from Siem Reap to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, we passed through the town of Skuon, famous for its delectable fried spiders.
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The Amazing Angkor Ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Site #668
Angkor was the capital during the golden age of the Khmer civilization.The main temples in the city were built between 802 and 1432.
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Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm (aka Tomb Raider Temple)
Seeing Angkor Wat at sunrise should be on anyone's must-see list. You won't be the only one there, however. Expect a lot of tourists!
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From Thailand to Cambodia, Border Crossing and Siem Reap
After my family left me in Thailand, I joined another G Adventures group to embark on a two week tour of Cambodia and Laos.
- Adrenaline Activities, Botswana, Cambodia, Hiking, Indonesia, Laos, Life, Namibia, Personal Stuff, Sailing, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Zambia, Zimbabwe
2012 Reflections: It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times.
2012 Reflections: 2012 was a hard year. It was a year of change. It was a year of growth. It was a year of sorrow.
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Explore Bangkok Like a Local, But Don’t Fall for the Gem Scam (Like We Did)!!
So what do I mean when I say “explore Bangkok like a local,” exactly? Have you ever visited a city often enough to where you felt unrushed and able to spend time discovering…
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Explore Bangkok Like a Local, But Don’t Fall for the Gem Scam (Like We Did)!!
Have you ever visited a city often enough to where you felt unrushed and able to spend time discovering the little gems that would never show up on a tourist map?
