So there really are dolphins in the Mekong! [Kratie, Cambodia]
We were delighted to find out that there really are dolphins in the Mekong on our recent stop in Kratie, Cambodia, and what’s more you can hire a boat to take you dolphin spotting. We stayed in a hotel...
View ArticleSay NO to corruption at the Laos – Cambodia border (Nong Nok Khiene to...
We had read in Lonely Planet and all over the internet about the overcharging that happens at the border crossing, although most other articles I have read are accepting of this practice. The...
View ArticleExploring Angkor Wat on two wheels
We pedalled furiously on our two wheels out of the traffic of Siem Reap following the only signs for Angkor Wat, and after 8km we met a couple of guys at a check point who kindly informed us “you can’t...
View ArticleBecoming a beach bum on Otres beach, Cambodia
By the time we reached Sihanoukville we were definitely ready for some beach action, and we are glad that we chose to stay on Otres beach. I had visited Serendipity beach (over the headland) 5 years...
View ArticleThe sleeping gems of south Cambodia: Kampot & Kep
Kampot is a sleepy riverside town in South Cambodia suited to simply sitting and sipping a smoothie at one of the many cafes dotted around its small centre. We are big fans of Captain Chim’s, a small...
View ArticleTravel Rant: Foreign Aid
I’m all for wealthy countries helping people who are starving in developing countries, however there are a number of worrying trends I’ve spotted whilst travelling that really get under my skin. I wish...
View ArticleAmazing places I’ve stayed whilst backpacking
Whilst lay in my bed in a not so appealing wooden hut in Thailand I began thinking about all the downright awful places I had stayed whilst backpacking, and also reminding myself that there had been a...
View ArticleHow much does it cost to travel in Cambodia?
Cambodia actually seemed relatively expensive for us, but mostly because we were travelling quickly (moving on to the next place every 2 – 3 days), and we also went to Siem Reap to visit Angkor Wat!...
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