I have been itching to write about Singapore and look back on my pictures from our trip there last summer. I keep spending my spare time checking out travel posts, particularly ones that feature water and Italy, and for some reason those posts keep bringing my mind back to Singapore. I am an island fanatic. … Continue reading Singapore City Guide
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Tomb Raiding: Ta Prohm
Whewww it's been a long time, huh?! I'll excuse myself for taking it reeeal easy on winter break, and then just generally not feeling like blogging. Hey, just being real. I hope your year is off to a good start excepting politics. I've been reading a bunch and keeping up with exercising for the most … Continue reading Tomb Raiding: Ta Prohm
My Birthday in the Maldives
I was ill a few days of our vacation, but I am so grateful that my birthday wasn't one of them. I turned 28 on Thursday, August 5. The night before, I saw the date on my watch and figured it must have fast-forwarded when I re-set the time earlier in the week. We hadn't … Continue reading My Birthday in the Maldives
Peaceful Paradise
Blending and contrast of a range of shades of perfect blues The Indian ocean teeming with wild sea-life The only sounds are the breeze, the waves, the crows, and the occasional conversation Staying in a room a stone's throw and zero stairs from the ocean Our shoes haven't moved from the spot we took … Continue reading Peaceful Paradise
Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Sometimes it makes sense to do the most popular tourist destination when it's the most crowded. Normally I like to try to see the site my own way - avoiding crowds, taking a different path, etc. But there's a reason that popular places get crowded! The major spot to see the sunset in Siem Reap … Continue reading Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Face to Face with Wild Elephants
I can't remember where I heard about it, but as soon as I found out I knew I needed to go. In a province east of Phnom Penh, there are elephant reserves; you can sign up for a trip to go into the jungle and visit the elephants. When my parents visited for two weeks, … Continue reading Face to Face with Wild Elephants
Wat Phnom
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
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
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