Before going to Cambodia I, like many others, was naive and uneducated about the massive genocide the country suffered only 40 short years ago. By starting in Koh Rong, I didn’t really feel any of…
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Finding My Bliss in Koh Rong, Cambodia
Koh Rong is a magical little island full of backpackers, such as myself. It was AMAZING! Now, I have not been to places such as the Philippines, but this was the closest to paradise I…
Welcome To Cambodia!
Almost as soon as we crossed the boarder things got better! Not that Viet Nam was bad, by any means, just not very welcoming. The people in Cambodia were incredibly friendly! They smile at you,…
The Only Time In SEA I Actually Felt Unsafe…
Vietnam —–> Cambodia Bus rides were never the best experiences while traveling through Viet Nam. The drivers were usually pretty mean to westerners. Even with assigned seats, we would get shoved in the back (closest…
Word of Mouth: Far Better Than Any Guidebok
Most decisions I make while traveling are largely weighed on what I hear from fellow backpackers. Guidebooks are nice for attractions or highly rated restaurants, but nothing beats word of mouth! How Word of Mouth…
Hostels are the Way To Go (Viet Nam)
Like any backpacker, I hosteled my way through South East Asia. 20 years ago there may not have been many hostels, but now there are an abundance of them (guest houses or home stays are…