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Cambodia: A good primer for first-time travelers

Posted by Leonard on July 5, 2011 at 6:17 AM Comments comments (0)

I recently came across this good article in the UK's Telegraph newspaper:

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Siem Reap Fun Fair

Posted by Leonard on November 9, 2010 at 4:40 AM Comments comments (0)

Last night after hanging out a bit at Savuth's house we decided to head out to the local Siem Reap fun fair. Seeing the pure joy of a kid during a rare visit to ...

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Ponheary Ly Foundation and Koh Ker - Part 1

Posted by Leonard on November 8, 2010 at 10:01 AM Comments comments (0)

Whenever I come visit Cambodia, some of my friends back home collect a bit of money to support one of the projects here that is near and dear to my heart. This year I used the money to help a small, independent and fantastic charity I have known here since 2007 called the Ponheary Ly Foundation. For some more info about them you can check out the bit I wrote last year when visit...

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Here we go again!

Posted by Leonard on October 22, 2010 at 7:28 AM Comments comments (0)

Getting really psyched for my next trip to the places and people I love so much!


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Phnom Krom and Chong Khneas - What a Day We Had

Posted by Leonard on October 13, 2009 at 4:17 AM Comments comments (0)

 more Chong13We took advantage of Sunday, the day the kids are off from school, to put together another fantastic family day. We were joined by Mau a...

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A family visit - in pictures

Posted by Leonard on October 10, 2009 at 12:57 PM Comments comments (2)

Today was spent visiting with my friend Savuth and his family. After three emotional and physically tiring days I am going to let some pictures tell today's stories (Let's see, 24 pictures, should be worth about 24,000 words if my math is correct). The drive out there and back also gave me my first chance to see the condition of some nearby countryside.


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The trip down, first reunions and Siem Reap recovering

Posted by Leonard on October 10, 2009 at 11:15 AM Comments comments (0)


Hello friends! Well I am here in Siem Reap. The flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur went well enough. I was able to get a seat by an exit door so had plenty of legroom which was nice, especially the way KLM packs 'em in. Read a bit, watched "State of Play" with Russel Crowe and Ben Affleck then slept for about four and a half hours thanks to a sleeping pill with a Valium chaser. That all got me through about 7 of the 12 h...

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"Tomb raiding, fried tarantula and sunrise over the world's greatest wonders in Cambodia"

Posted by Leonard on May 16, 2009 at 5:25 AM Comments comments (0)


I recently came across this engaging Cambodia travelogue from actor Richard Johnson who was one of the leading characters in

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Six Still Going Mad in Asia

Posted by Leonard on March 12, 2009 at 8:59 AM Comments comments (0)

Last month I highlighted a great travel blog from an Australian family - Mom, Dad and four young children - who were preparing to head off on a multi-month adventure through SE Asia starting with Cambodia. The travel blog they intended to keep has the wonderful name

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Six Go Mad in Asia

Posted by Leonard on February 18, 2009 at 10:44 AM Comments comments (0)

Ever think of taking a break, packing the bags and heading off on a family adventure? Well that's exactly what the Mitchell family from Tasmania, Australia has done. Mom Debbie, Dad Mitchy and little Grace, Olivia, Finn and Mac have recently begun their six month unscripted trip through parts of Asia, starting with Cambodia. The best part for those of us left at home, or thinking of making such a trip, is that everyone can follow their a...

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Overland Journey From Bangkok To Siem Reap

Posted by Leonard on January 25, 2009 at 6:28 PM Comments comments (0)


I recently received this short travelogue from one of our tuk tuk guests about their experiences traveling overland from Bangkok to Siem Reap. I thought it may be interesting for other travelers as we often get questions about it. Our thanks to Christine!!

"The train journey from Bangkok was very cheap, on time and very crowded! As we started in ...
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Travelogue: Sunset at Phnom Bakheng

Posted by Leonard on January 25, 2009 at 10:33 AM Comments comments (0)

One of the most popular temples for sunset viewing is the hilltop Hindu temple Phnom Bakheng dedicated to the goddess Shiva. One can make the climb by foot or b...

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