“So, what do you want for your birthday?” Mark innocently asked. I grinned, and he immediately saw the glint in my eye. A look of horror. “Not that! Please not that!” He whimpered. “Just go by yourself!” But it was too late. The idea of getting Khmer portraits done at one of the hundreds of studios…

Merry Christmas, everyone! I’m thrilled to report my family and friends arrived safe and sound in Thailand for the holidays, and we’ve been having a blast. Now, onto Photo of the Week. It was nearly impossible to pick one this week after three busy days in Bangkok and a few days playing tourist on Koh Tao…

Our time in Cambodia had sadly come to an end. With only a few days left on our visas, we were back in Phnom Penh. Our main reason for coming was picking up some new visas, since you all voted to send us to Vietnam! But you know us, we had a few other interesting things…

Welcome to the third installment of my Where to Stay in Cambodia series! Previous editions covered the lovely temple town of Siem Reap and the bustling capital of Phnom Penh. Today I’m uncovering some of the hidden jems and popular favorites in the unofficial coastal capital of Sihanoukville. Budget / Counting Pennies   Beach Road Beach…

I’ve been blogging up a storm lately, and so this travel quote caught my eye immediately. “A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.” -Moslih Eddin Saadi Writing about travel has forced me to become more observant, more inquisitive, and more reflective. In part, I see this blog as a gift to myself; something to…