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Siem and Reap – What To Do Besides Angkor Wat Although it was tough to say goodbye we knew we eventually had to leave Otres Beach and make our way through the rest of the beautiful country of Cambodia. Specifically, heading straight to Phnom Penh to spend a night and check out some memorials around the city. Then quickly catching the next morning bus to Siem Reap to check out Pub Street… Read More
One Day in Angkor Wat Cost Being the biggest religious monument in the world means that any description of Angkor Wat simply won’t do it justice. Built by the Khmer king in the 12th century the ancient ruins is impressive but slowly decaying as materials crumble, trees begin to take over, and the constant mass of people walking through its doorways and along pathways daily. You essentially have the option of a… Read More
Spending 2 months on a motorcycle and a scooter can be pretty enduring. You become very used to constant movement, spending only a few days in any one place and always keeping your eye on the map to pick your next destination. In Bali, there were so many options that kept us moving. In Vietnam, we simply underestimated the 2100km it took North to South and therefore had to be sure we… Read More
When it’s about 3am and you’re wandering around Otres Beach in Cambodia looking for something to quench that thirst, anyone who’s anyone knows anything heads to the little mushroom hut of Shin. During the day this little place serves up delicious sashimi and sushi and at night it serves as the last stop on a drinking run. Not only are the drinks relatively cheap, the atmosphere vibrant, BUT you’re greeted and served… Read More
After spending a month in Indonesia biking around the islands of Bali and Lombok our 30-day tourist visa was coming to an end and it was time to begin planning the next leg of our adventure. We knew we definitely wanted to see Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand so we figured the best route was to fly to the north end of Vietnam, travel south across the country and once finished simply take… Read More
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