It was our second day in Battambang and our driver K was taking us to two temples on top of mountains: Phnomh Sampeau and Phnomh Banan.
Battambang: Barreling Down the Tracks on a Bamboo Train
This bamboo train described in the guidebook sounded like a thing of the past. Locals use it to take goods to the market, yet it has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction. I couldn’t quite picture it. There is only one track in Battambang, so when one is met head on with opposing traffic, both […]
Cards for a Cause: Deadline is THIS Thursday!
Get ’em while they’re hot! Kids from Baan Dada Children’s Home, where I am currently volunteering, have worked very hard on making these cute Christmas cards. The cards are an annual fundraiser for the home and if you send these to your friends and family, you’re guaranteed to be the hot topic at Christmas parties! […]
Montage Monday: Buddhas in Sukhothai (Thailand)
I have a slight obsession with Buddha statues. I think it’s the whirly hair that intrigues me. We recently visited the old capital of Sukhothai in Thailand, and it was amazing! We rented bikes and spent the afternoon exploring the sites.
Bus Adventures in Laos
To be straightforward, transport in Laos requires a durable bum and loads of patience. I made it in and out of Laos in one piece, with no scratches and only minor bruises, and I consider myself lucky. The bus into Laos from Vietnam was by far the most ‘adventurous,’ if you can call it that. Please […]
100 Places, A Thousand Smiles
This marks the 100th post on my blog. I can’t believe people have hung in this long to read about it :) I thought about posting my Bucket List, as it seems to be a common thing these days, but I’m not quite ready to write one yet. So instead, I’ve decided to post 100 […]