Not 30 seconds into our trip from Don Khon to Don Khong (it’s all in the G) in Laos, a loud “smack!” was heard followed by a scrapping noise running the length of the bus. Those of us with lighting-quick…
Located in southern Cambodia, is the sleepy town of Kampot. Nudging right up against the Teuk Chhou River, it’s the perfect place to unwind and relax. The city itself is small, with a population of only about 35,000, but the…
While staying in Kampot, Cambodia, Arienne and I were repeatedly warned that it was not safe to walk back to the hostel late at night. But this wasn’t the typical warning related to muggers, gropers, dealers etc. that we are…
10 minutes into the ride the music began. At jackhammer decibels, the pulsating beat of local Cam-pop shook our skulls to nauseating levels. On this bus, vomiting was not an option. There just wasn’t enough space. The 15-seat mini bus…
Leave it to the Chinese to come up with the greatest invention since sliced bread, though this feat of engineering has less to do with slicing loaves and more to do with pinching them. In China, it is rather common…