This morning I jumped onto google maps to see just how far I wanted to go today. Google maps told me 2.3kms so I thought, an easy walk and off I went. I knew I’d be asked if wanted a…
The motorcycle diaries – Cambodian version
Today I took my trusty bike aka “lil’ bullet” for a ride along the coast to the beach side town of Kep. Kep is affectionately known to the ex pats in Kampot as being a bit gay and pretty much…
Kampot Zoo
Yesterday I travelled to the riverside coastal town of Kampot. I’m staying at the Ganesha eco-resort (http://ganeshakampot.com). Its in a really nice location, although the room is quite basic, but its an authentic Khmer hut on stilts. I better not drink…
I hate cramped buses
Another longish day on a cramped bus. I am certainly no fan of Cambodian buses or their inability to give an accurate time. Seriously if todays bus ever made it in 5 hours I’d be surprised. I feel for a…
Khmer cookery
Today I went to cooking school, Khmer style. First up we went to the local market to buy ingredients. Lets just say the fish was pretty fresh there, as the sellers have to kill fish, then cut it up and…
Battambang Bamboo train
Today I caught a bus to Battambang, which is not far from Siem Reap, although Cambodian bus times leave a lot to be desired. They seem to quote the absolute best time a car could do without stopping as to…
Siem Reap shopping extravaganza
Today I made the mistake of setting foot inside the old market here in Siem Reap. Fortunately the tuk-tuk drivers are all out at Angkor, so during the day the roads are quiet. I step inside the market and its…
Khmer BBQs
Last night I had an interesting dining experience. I went and tried a Khmer BBQ. Whether this was a concoction for tourists or a real Khmer dining experience, I’m not too sure. Basically, they put a gas burner on your…
Tuk-Tuk to Temples
What an exhausting day of climbing up and over temples. We skipped Angkor Wat this morning as I’d seen it last night and thus my day began at the walled city of Angkor Thom, which is actually bigger than Angkor…
A taste of Angkor Wat
Today was meant to be a travel day and it mostly was. The 9am bus was as late as I wanted to leave it, after I was told its 6 hours to Siem Reap. The hustle and bustle of the bus station…