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
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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
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
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