The Mekong River is a sight to behold from Luang Prabang. Deserving of the title of the Mother of Waters, it's the longest river in Southeast Asia, flowing through six different countries – China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Anyone exploring the region, like myself, will continuously encounter its waters – and like myself, … Continue reading The Mighty Mekong River from Luang Prabang
Siem Reap can be a sleepy town or a complete madness, depending on the hour of the day. It’s definitely far from the busy Phnom Penh, but as the sun starts to set, with a slight drop in temperature, the pub street opens with its loud music and blinding lights, all the massage parlours start … Continue reading Siem Reap and Kampong Phluk: Contrasts of Privilege and Reality
A new day in Angkor Complex and a new guide. Whilst on my first visit I was in awe by the size and grandeur of the temples, laughing out loud to the stories and jokes of the guide, on this day I would be mostly impressed by the delicate and intricate carvings found in the … Continue reading Angkor Complex: Delicate Carvings and Heartbreaking Reality
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 hadn’t 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 Phú Quốc 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 Phú Quốc Island: a dreamy holiday destination or an eerie property wasteland?
The Winged Bone 