Backpacking Cambodia was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. When I first visited Cambodia in 2006, I had low expectations for the country as I hadn’t heard much about it as a travel destination. I knew a little about its violent and tumultuous past but that was it. But, as I traveled around […]
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Backpacking Cambodia: 3 Suggested Itineraries for Your Trip
Last Updated: 8/28/22 | August 28th, 2022 Cambodia. Often overshadowed by neighboring Thailand, it’s a country full of warm and friendly people, beautiful coastlines, a lively nightlife, and a growing foodie scene. It’s also one of the cheapest countries in the region. To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations when I first visited in […]
Experiencing Local Cambodian Culture on Bamboo Island
Posted: 03/15/2012 | March 15th, 2012 Last week, I took my own advice about not wasting time and spent my last few days in Cambodia on the seculuded Bamboo Island. I’m glad I did — it turned out to be the highlight of my trip and my first glimpse into Khmer (Cambodian) culture. Bamboo Island […]
Phnom Penh Travel Guide
Cambodia’s capital city is raw, wild, and untamed. I fell in love with it during my first visit and have loved it ever since. Founded in 1434, Phnom Penh has a tumultuous past. The city ballooned during the Vietnam War, filling with refugees fleeing the conflict. It was cut off by the Khmer Rouge for […]
Siem Reap Travel Guide
Siem Reap is the main jumping-off point to visit Angkor Wat, the massive ancient temple complex that is Cambodia’s most popular attraction. The center of the city still feels like a rural old town, with French-style houses and lots of small shops. The area around the old market is crowded with locals and foreigners alike […]
Sihanoukville Travel Guide
Named after the former king Norodom Sihanouk, the city of Sihanoukville is usually a must on everyone’s travels to Cambodia. The city’s golden beaches originally caught the attention of Cambodia’s jet-setting elite, however, Sihanoukville fell off the map during the tragic and violent reign of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. Years later, it was […]
Angkor Wat Travel Guide
Angkor Wat is an ancient city in Cambodia that was the center of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia. This civilization went extinct, but not before building amazing temples and buildings that were reclaimed by the jungle for hundreds of years. Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century, the surrounding […]
Southeast Asia Travel Guide
Backpackers have been traveling through Southeast Asia since the late 1960s and early 1970s, leaving a well-worn trail around the region. Starting in beautiful Thailand, the trail makes its way to up-and-coming Laos, through Vietnam, and to the temples of Angkor Wat. It then winds back into Thailand, where people head south to party in […]
Southeast Asia Itineraries: From 2 Weeks to 3 Months
Itinerary planning is a complex beast that is highly dependent on your likes and dislikes but I want to share how i go about picking places, routes, and why some places don’t make the cut. This is how I decided my current route through Southeast Asia.
10 Best Places to Travel on a Budget
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. The world is full of affordable destinations, and it doesn’t require much effort to find them. No matter what continent, there are always places you can visit on a budget — even countries we think of as expensive are quite budget-friendly if you know certain tips and tricks.
11 Cheap Places to Travel on the US Dollar
Despite the sorry state of the US dollar, the world is still filled with great and cheap places where the US dollar can go far. In fact, there are places in the world where the dollar has actually risen in value over the last few years. In this post, I show you where to go to maximize your budget and get the most out of every dollar!
Adventure Races and Overland Travel: An Interview with Ric
After getting laid off, Ric moved abroad and worked to turn his passion of traveling into his job. Now, he spends his time volunteering abroad and taking part in adventurous races all across the globe. Find out his tips for getting involved and what lessons he has learned after visiting 110 countries!