05/2/12

What To Do with a Day in Battambang

Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city after Phnom Penh is extremely laid back. While Phnom Penh reminded me of a mini version of Bangkok, Battambong rolled along at a much different and more relaxed pace. The streets were quieter, the buildings shorter and the air, while still extremely hot, was less polluted. I decided to spend one full […]

04/23/12

The Time I Tried a Whisky Samurai

Feeling a bit under the weather and needing a nice cold bottle of water, I left the comfort of my air conditioned hostel and emerged into the 95 degree and miserably humid heat of Siem Reap. Upon arrival at the nearest shop with the familiar red water bottle containing cooler, I asked for a big […]

04/11/12

Not Too Tight of a Travel Budget: Scuba Diving

I’m on a tight budget. Because I want to travel for months on end, I can’t act like I’m on a two week spring break and let lose financially. Saving a few dollars is worth passing on the western food, and walking an extra few sweaty blocks with my backpack to find a cheaper accommodation is commonplace. I […]