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
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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
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
First Week Ramblings
Alright, I think I've gone long enough without sitting down for a proper, straight from the hip, spewing thoughts from my brain update. I was (and am) hoping to do lots of these, just to keep you updated on the daily occurrences. It's good to use posts like these as a mini travel dairy, … Continue reading First Week Ramblings
First Day in Pictures
I really need to update again, but I have had so little time. Man these professors really like to pack a lot into a day! I am a hard worker, but I am not by any means a workaholic. I REALLY like to stop working and have a rest. Tonight that means that my blogging … Continue reading First Day in Pictures