After my bad experience in Phnom Penh, I arrived in Siem Reap feeling mentally exhausted. I had decided to stay at an Ibis, a chain hotel, hoping thatβd give me some resemblance to the cleaning standards from back home, hoping I could have a good nightβs sleep, and praying for a window. The moment I … Continue reading Angkor Wat from Sunrise: Cultural Education & Nature’s Triumph
It was 11am and I was absolutely overwhelmed. I had arrived in Phnom Penh just the night before, and checked in a pretty poor hotel. My room was located just next to the reception, on the ground floor, it definitely hadnβt been properly cleaned, and there was music blasting from their bar/restaurant literally for the … Continue reading Phnom Penh: Walking Ordeal and the Challenging Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Sunsets were stunning After starting my journey through South East Asia in the busy Ho Chi Minh City, I decided to book a few days in PhΓΊ Quα»c hoping to get some relaxing time in. Quite frankly I didn't have much expectations about it... until a few days earlier when I started reading online (particularly … Continue reading PhΓΊ Quα»c Island: a dreamy holiday destination or an eerie property wasteland?
Nic's first hours in Ho Chi Minh City were a chaotic mix of transportation troubles, fatigue, and a lack of sleep. Despite the challenges, a walking tour provided a fascinating introduction to the city's unique culture and landmarks, including French colonial buildings, traditional markets, and the vibrant cafΓ© apartment scene. The experience was both exhausting and enriching, setting the stage for further exploration.
In January I embarked on one of the biggest adventures of my life thus far. I packed a 40L backpack, and set off to South East Asia, with a planned itinerary and 4 months, flying into Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and flying back from Denpasar, Bali exactly four months later, in May. I … Continue reading I’m back from backpacking South East Asia!
The Winged Bone 