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May 13
Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 13 May 2012
A bit of a belated update partly because it is the start of Low Rainy Green Season, and so there’s not a lot happening here and partly because I decided to do a quick trip to Cambodia as the last time I visited Siem Reap was about 15 years ago ...
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Sweet Deliciousness
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 4 May 2012
Compiled by Michael Slattery | KF17 | Togo Despite the often upbeat tone of fellows’ posting on the blog, I’ll be the first to admit that the position entails some universal hardships. There is the occasional social isolation that leaves you Saturday night at home with a book and bottle of the local plonk, despite apparently [...]
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Travel Photos: Cambodian Religion
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 3 May 2012
To Western eyes, coming from countries where church is separated from daily life, clergy is separated from the general populace, and you believe in one creed at a time, there was a lot to get used to in Cambodia. For one thing, most boys from Buddhist families become monks at some time in their lives, and [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library. We'll leave a light on for you.
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The Price of Poverty: What the Poor Sacrifice Just to Survive
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 25 April 2012
Jen Truong | KF17 | Cambodia Poverty is terrible. It is unfair and merciless—I am certain many can agree to that. Often times people are born into it, other times poverty hits them out of nowhere, but the worst is when it oh so gradually creeps up into the lives of people absolutely undeserving of [...]
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Update from the Field: Colorful Markets, Microfinance for Students + Springtime Flowers and Celebrations
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 23 April 2012
Compiled by Allison Moomey | KF16 & KF17 | Bénin Springtime has arrived and fellows around the world are celebrating the resfreshing new life springing from the ground. From millions of tulips in Turkey to smelling family members and friends in Mongolia, fellows have been busy embracing the unique cultures of their host countries.
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Hello Spring: It’s Time to Celebrate
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 20 April 2012
Compiled by Kiyomi Beach | KF17 | Mexico Whether shaking off the chill of winter, welcoming the rainy season, or experiencing any other climate change, the spring can definitely be a time to celebrate.
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Travel Photo Thursday: Cambodia and Food
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 19 April 2012
This is week two of Cambodia pictures at A Traveler’s Library. Cambodia was one of my favorite destinations ever. Partly because I had waited so long to go there. Partly because during the 1970′s I thought it would be impossible to ever get there. So when I had a chance in 1999, I was thrilled. [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library. We'll leave a light on for you.
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Asia Travel – Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Blog: Two Backpackers - 19 April 2012
2 Backpackers - Asia Travel – Angkor Wat in Cambodia Subscribe Now -> http://feeds.feedburner.com/TwoBackpackersWhen you think of Asia travel, you think Angkor Wat. There are very few people that visit Cambodia without paying a visit to this World Heritage Site. Asia Travel I had often been transfixed by stunning images of these temples and was determined to explore them myself. Like many things, however, when a dream is realised, [...]
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Surviving Pol Pot
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 11 April 2012
Destination: Cambodia Book: In the Shadow of the Banyan (NEW Scheduled Release: July, 2012) by Vaddey Ratner If you are over 40 years old, where were you on April 17, 1975? Ken and I were living in a 5-bedroom house we had just built on an acre of land in Scottsdale, Arizona. I was working on [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library. We'll leave a light on for you.
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Don’t Settle for a Lifetime of Stability: Make a Break for Travel
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 4 April 2012
My passion for travel stems back five years and each time I dipped my toe in those short and sporadic nomadic adventures, there was always something that got in the way of the bold decision to embark on something longer - stability.
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11 months of travel, 4 minutes of video
Blog: Around The World On The Toilet - 23 March 2012
We’ve been back home for a while now, and are back into an everyday routine. Having both found employment, there are no immediate plans for another multi-month trip, but we do find ourselves constantly looking back on the last year with no regrets and memories which will surely last our lifetime. Its been an amazing [...]
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5 Fascinating Historical Sites in Southeast Asia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 19 March 2012
1. Borobudur / Prambanan, Indonesia Off the main tourist backpacking route of Southeast Asia are a set of temples on the island of Java, Indonesia, near Yogyakarta that are worth a visit. Though Borobudur and Prambanan are two separate temples and even dedicated to different religions, I’ll group them together because of their close proximity. [...]
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Eating for three in Cambodia
Blog: Drifting Aimless - 15 March 2012
There is a back story as to how I ended up sharing my hotel bedroom with two blonde Dutch girls, but I assure you it’s not especially interesting so I’ll resist elaborating further. Suffice it to say that I did and for that brief period in the dying days of 2009 throughout the country of [...]
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Help The Angkor Hospital’s Tuk Tuk for Children Program
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 18 February 2012
One of the biggest challenges facing sick children in rural Cambodia is the cost of getting to the hospital. What would be a simple ailment quickly develops into something far worse while family members save money to get to a hospital.
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Lady in Siem Reap
Blog: A Lady in London - 17 February 2012
Siem Reap is magical. Full of centuries-old temples like the mighty Angkor Wat, the Cambodian city has intrigued me for years. The rich culture and deep history of the area beckoned for so long that this week I finally answered their siren call and traveled to Southeast Asia. I arrived in Cambodia, the 83rd country [...]
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First Day as a Kiva Fellow in Cambodia
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 14 February 2012
Jen Truong | KF17 | Cambodia After experiencing my first day at work as a Kiva Fellow, I can tell you this much: One should always expect the unexpected! For me (and I feel incredibly fortunate for this), most of my unexpecteds so far have turned out to be only pleasant. Below, I have listed [...]
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The Weekly Photo: Sunset in Cambodia
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 12 February 2012
Sunset in Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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Phnom Penh, I Love You!
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 4 February 2012
It was 2007 and I was only meant to be in Phnom Penh for three days. I had less than a month in Cambodia before I moved to Thailand and I wanted to explore as much as possible and get off the tourist trail a bit. But three days became four, and four became seven, [...]
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Vaguely Familiar Dude Reports on Phnom Penh Nightlife
Blog: Lonely Girl Travels - 30 January 2012
The pub is dark and grimy and does not smell like meat. I look up the bar and down the bar. I turn to a red-faced old dude clutching a glass of beer. “Hey, there’s not a roast here, is there?” He shakes his head long and slow. It’s Sunday and we’re feeling indulgent—indulgent enough [...]
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Travel Inspiration: From Little Englander to Travel Lover!
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 4 January 2012
When I saw that The Planet D were looking for inspirational stories about travelling and how the experience has helped shaped people’s lives, I immediately thought about my own travels and whether or not I could express accurately how the experience affected me. It has taken a few drafts but I think (and hope) I [...]
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Never Never Land
Blog: Drifting Aimless - 3 January 2012
Any day you dont find yourself playing Russian Roulette in a Vietnamese prison cell can’t really be described as anything other than good. Whether or not today was going to be one of these days I was about to find out. By some strange, possibly deliberate, bureaucratic quirk on my Vietnamese visa I wasnt quite [...]
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6 Southeast Asia Water Adventures
Blog: Vagobond.com - 3 January 2012
Tweet Exclusive for Vagobond by Melissa Ruttanai Photos by Neil Friedman. In mainland Southeast Asia, adrenaline junkies and nature lovers will discover full-throttle water sport adventures. Without... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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The Adventures of Adam Bray & The Tribes of Ratanakiri
Blog: Fish Egg Tree - 16 December 2011
Ratanakiri Province, in the northeastern. mountainous corner of cambodia, is known for its ethnic diversity. Peppered across the jungles and mountains are the tribes of Jarai, Kreung, Tampuan, Cham, Poy, Kachon, Kachok, Lao and others. Below are photos from some of the villages which I explored in the forests north of the capital, Ban Lung.
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10 Must-See Destinations for Backpackers in Southeast Asia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 22 November 2011
This is a guest post by Will Peach. outheast Asia casts an allure like no other. From pristine beaches to bustling cities and everything in between, this magical part of the world is hugely popular with backpackers the world over. Picking a top 10 of must see destinations from Southeast Asia is no easy feat. [...]
