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  Riding the Bamboo train in Battambang

  Published February 19, 2012 - No Comments

  Many years ago I came across something that seemed archaic – a train made out of bamboo which was dismantled and re-made as it rumbled along the track. It seemed otherworldly and quaint. When someone mentioned it was in Cambodia, I knew I was making a detour! Continue reading →

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  Angkor

  Published February 17, 2012 - No Comments

  Ten years ago Angkor wasn’t really on the tourist map but nowadays it’s the doozie here in Cambodia. It’s listed as one of the “must see” things and everyone raves about the beauty and spectacular’ness of it all. Just outside Angkor, Siem Reap, is a tourist haven with it’s cheap beds and great food, just a shame there isn’t much to do other than Angkor… Continue reading →

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  Returning to my biking ways

  Published February 15, 2012 - No Comments

  I always liked riding bikes as a kid but in recent years started to ride a Mountain Bike with vengeance pushing myself hard both physically and technically. I’ve ridden bikes a few times as I travelled but never felt fully fulfilled – In Siem Reap I tried again and boy did it turn out well. Continue reading →

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  A little bit of Cambodian History – S21 and The Killing Fields

  Published February 13, 2012 - No Comments

  I’m not usually that emotional a guy and don’t tend to be affected by the typical “upsetting” things. However, in Phnom Penh, Security Prison 21 (S21) and The Killing Fields got to me, I was choked up and close to tears walking around. It’s just plain horrible and tugged on my heart strings like nothing else before. Continue reading →

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  Kampot and Kep

  Published February 11, 2012 - No Comments

  In the south of Cambodia, two hours from Sihanoukville is a sleepy little town called Kampot. It was initially a bad choice as I needed some excitement but once we found it, Kampot became a great place to be. Continue reading →

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  Two people from Sihanoukville – Miss Italian and Mr Finger

  Published February 9, 2012 - No Comments

  I spent a week in Sihanoukville and one of the reasons I stayed was the entertaining people I met. Thus, here are two of those people, of course were loads more, but these two stand out in my memory. This post contains some vulgarity which will no doubt make my dad blush… Continue reading →

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  Sihanoukville or is it Shagaluff?

  Published February 9, 2012 - No Comments

  Welcome to Cambodia, first stop Sihanoukville. My first impression was one of a over-bearing party-town, why then did I end up staying there for a week? What is the draw? Continue reading →

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  Vietnam has a sizeable chip on it’s shoulder

  Published February 7, 2012 - No Comments

  The way Vietnam portrays itself is baffling. Rich and poor share the same street. People are brainwashed and museums tell lies. It such a surreal place to experience! Continue reading →

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  Vietnam has a tourism problem

  Published February 7, 2012 - No Comments

  Vietnam is an odd ball. Part of me highly recommends some places, but overall I can’t say I enjoyed traveling there nor would suggest others come here. I’m still trying to work out what is wrong though! Continue reading →

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  Ho Chi Minh City – it’s a little bit boring

  Published February 5, 2012 - No Comments

  My last destination in Vietnam was Ho Chi Minh City – it’s nothing special really. Not much to be said either. Continue reading →

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  The Vietnamese beach haunt of Vung Tau

  Published February 3, 2012 - No Comments

  If Nha Trang and Mui Ne are the beach resort of choice for the Western Tourist, then Vung Tau is the place the Vietnamese go. It’s not the nicest beach, nor does it have great food, but it’s awesome all the same. Continue reading →

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  Today, I’m hating travelling

  Published February 1, 2012 - One Comment

  Everyone always talks about how great travelling is, how you meet so many people you are never alone and how you see loads of interesting things. It’s not all like that. There are days when you get sick of travelling and you just want to give it all up… Continue reading →