Cambodia

Southeast Asian Odyssey '24, part three

Well, and here we are, in Siem Reap: dormitory to Angkor Wat. Which, let’s face it, is the reason to come here, owt else being a bonus. Just returned from the National Museum, where we got just a taster – a wonderful three or four hours spent in the company of ancient beauty and genius. Really looking forward to the real McCoy, and points beyond – mostly Phnom Penh and a bit more islanding.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Putting things in perspective
Set off in search of breakfast this morning, but it didn’t get off to a very good start. We couldn’t find anywhere like the kinds of places we’ve grown used to –...
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The Russian Market, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A Buddha, a t-shirt and a head gasket please, comrade
We’ve one more day in Phnom Penh, and if truth be told, we’re having trouble filling it. There’s the Royal Palace of course, but the reviews are so so, it’s...
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The Blue Lagoon hotel, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
You know you've had an exciting day when...
…the most striking image you’ve managed to capture is of the loo in the onsweet of your new hotel room. Then again, it is a pretty striking image. Don’t think I’ve...
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Koh Rong Sanloem island, Cambodia
Some places are more accessible than others
This is one of the others. We are in a proper exclusive resort tonight. Exclusive not by price or prestige, but because getting to the place demands a one mile plus schlep across the...
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Sunset Bea, Koh Rong Sanloem island, Cambodia
We're busy doin' nuthin'
…and nuthin’s plenty for us. Ho yus. Bin pretty full on ever since we arrived in Cambodia – all cities ‘n culture & no rest for the wicked, so it’s...
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Sunset Beach, Koh Rong Sanloem island, Cambodia
Bit of a cheat...
…in that the pic comes from sunset yesterday. Necessary because for the first time on this entire trip I haven’t taken a single photo today. It’s been a quiet one.  The...
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