While in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, we decided to learn more about a very dark spot on their recent history. To say that my knowledge on the Cambodian Genocide was limited would…
Siem Reap, Cambodia was the first stop on our 3.5 month trip through Southeast Asia. Neither of us had backpacked before, neither of us had been to Asia before, and…
There are so many temples and buildings all over this beautiful archaeological site. It’s impossible to see it all in one, two or three days. We left so much…
As I said in my previous post on Angkor Wat, there is so much more to this archaeological site than I ever would have imagined. We spent a good chunk of three…
Angkor Wat was one of my definite Top 10 Must-Sees for Southeast Asia. It combines several of my loves- archaeology, eastern religion & history- and it went above and…
Paradise is the best word I can use to describe Bali. Not only in its physical appearance, as Bali is truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever…
⋘We arrived in Malaysia at the perfect time. We are really only here as a stop-over. We were originally going to stay in Kuala Lumpur a few days, but in the…
…Do I love traveling? Yes. Do I think it is one of the greatest experiences you can possibly have? Yes. Do I think it’s and important form of education?…
After 14 days in Laos, Stacey and I are starting our almost two-day journey to Thailand by bus & train. Laos was a country of several firsts for the trip…
There’s nothing like travel to make me feel all introspective. Now, a little over a week into our 101-day trip to Southeast Asia I’ve been thinking on life. And…