Travel fail: Don’t do this if you’re pursued by police in Phnom Penh
Fodor’s commissioned a retelling of my story from my first ever day in Southeast Asia, way back in 2006. I’m embarrassed that it took almost 15 years for me to […]
Tag Archives: Cambodia
How to see Angkor
I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Siem Reap and Cambodia’s UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archeological Park. It’s a fascinating place and I’ve learned a lot about how to […]
How to pack for Southeast Asia
To me, packing light is the secret to a great trip. But you need to bring the right things — and only the right things — when you pack light. […]
The most amazing monk you’ll ever meet
One of the things I love best about travelling is that I meet amazing people. One of the most fascinating of these was in Cambodia. Then a high-ranking monk and […]
Dear travellers to Cambodia: Please don’t come until you’ve understood these 10 things
Cambodia is one of my favourite places in Southeast Asia, and everyone who travels here is affected by the country’s ancient and more recent past, and by the kindness and […]
Socially-conscious Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap — the gateway to Angkor — is one of my favourite places. Cambodians are wonderful people and the town buzzes with energy. (You need to stay away from Pub […]
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