Wat Phnom is a must-see if you're in Phnom Penh. It doesn't take a lot of time, as it's fairly small, but it's very important: it was the first temple built in the city. A woman named Penh arrived to the area a long time ago (14th century), found this hill, built a shrine on it … Continue reading Wat Phnom
Month: July 2016
The Royal Palace
The third time's a charm. Our hotel was literally right across the street, but our nights were long and we were on Gould time in the mornings. We tried twice to see the Royal Palace grounds, and each walk over there we were pestered incessantly by ignoble tuk tuk drivers hoping to change our plans … Continue reading The Royal Palace
Villages: Takeo
Every morning and afternoon is spent in a different village. All have similar qualities, but look distinct. Some are more tropical, some are more dry. Some have more children, some are quieter. It is exhausting going to SO many new places. I am a traveler by heart, but all this moving around wears even me … Continue reading Villages: Takeo
Daily Schedule
Each week my team, consisting of four or five Cambodian "enumerators" (people who conduct surveys) go out to a different province (largest area below country) with the goal of surveying 400 farmers. A driver picks me up from my hotel on Monday morning, and the three-row SUV is packed with people and backpacks. We arrive … Continue reading Daily Schedule
Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Arriving To & Getting Around in Phnom Penh
I wrote this detailed list of tips for my parents who are visiting me in the country. I am sharing it here so that it may hopefully help someone else who is traveling to Cambodia! Airport When you arrive in the Phnom Penh airport, you will follow the other westerners to buy a visa. It’s … Continue reading Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Arriving To & Getting Around in Phnom Penh
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