Tag: Flashpacking
Visiting Siem Reap’s Markets
Siem Reap has a variety of Night Markets and Food Markets. Some are magnets for tourists, but we ventured further afield to a local food market that left a lasting impression.
Where to Stay in Siem Reap
Find out where we stayed during our Cambodia Flash-packing trip to Siem Reap, and read my accommodation booking tips for finding the places you want to stay in.
Visiting Siem Reap’s War Museum
War Museum Cambodia I couldn’t visit Cambodia without wanting to immerse myself in it’s history. Yes this country boasts an…
What to See and Do in Siem Reap
There is plenty to See and Do in Siem Reap. Whether you’re looking for the party scene of Pub Street, the haggling arena of the vibrant street markets, or enjoy a reflective stroll around the local temples or war museums, you won’t get bored.
Face to face with Angkor Thom’s Bayon
The Bayon stands in the exact centre of the city of Angkor Thom, and is extremely photogenic. It was one of my favorite temples to tour, not least because of the majestic faces everywhere you look.
Good vs. Evil at Angkor Thom’s Impressive Southern Gate
Angkor Thom’s southern gate is the most well preserved of this Great City, and the Gods leading up to it depict a Hindu myth about a snake.
Angkor Wat at Dawn: Is it worth it?
Advice about Angkor Wat at Dawn The great thing about meeting other backpackers during your travels is that you get…
Cambodia: How to Avoid the Crowds at Angkor Wat
There are so many different structures located in the 300 sq.km area of the Angkor Was Archaeological Park that it can be incredibly overwhelming to put your itinerary together. Here’s the #1 tip when planning your one day tour in Siem Reap.
Filling up your scooter in Cambodia
Roadside racks full of recycled bottles used as petrol filling stations in Cambodia. When you rent a scooter you’re never more than a km away from a petrol station.
The Best Tasting Street Food in Siem Reap
There’s lots of street food options in Siem Reap, but we found a noodle guy near the Hard Rock cafe that became a firm favorite of ours during our flash packing trip of Cambodia.
Overnight in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet
Apart from one five day visit to Istanbul most of our interactions with Istanbul have been limited to overnight stays. It’s almost a…
Leaving Bodrum’s Blue Skies
Leaving Bodrum amid Blue Skies to start the first leg of our journey to Istanbul for an overnight stay.
Goodbye Backpacking, Hello Flashpacking
Twenty years ago I backpacked across Southeast Asia. I quit an uninspiring job in Los Angeles working for a property developer…
Cambodia Visa and Arrival at Siem Reap Airport
Getting through the visa and immigration process in Siem Reap.
Gecko Village in Kampot Cambodia – a Photo Essay
After our dismal pre-Christmas adventure at Koh Rong Samleon was cut short we were nomadic once again. Our primary focus…
Tops sights to see in Phnom Penh
Wat Phnom (Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut) Of course there’s a huge array of temples to visit in Phnom Penh, but…