Charity Run for Cambodian Landmine Relief Fund
My friend and I are running in the Taipei 101 Run Up on May 7 and will be raising money for the Cambodian Landmine Relief Fund.
Cambodia
Calm Lake at Banteay Srei, Cambodia
On my second day in Siem Reap, I stopped at a lake outside Banteay Srei to enjoy the calm hidden from the large groups of tourists at Angkor Wat.
Royal Splendor in Phnom Penh
Visiting the beauty of the Cambodian Royal Palace in Phnom Penh on the final day of my tour through the country.
Tasting Georges Rhum in Siem Reap
Enjoying a sampling of Georges Rhum Arrangé–rum infused with local flavors–on my last night in Siem Reap.
Short Stay in Phnom Penh
“Behind them were the lights of the market, the lanterns and candles and witch-lights and fairy glitter, like a dream of the night sky brought down to earth.” ― Neil Gaiman, Stardust The New York Times reminded me of what to see and do with their “36 Hours in Phnom Penh” feature. The video online …
Conversation at a Cambodian Girl Bar
A conversation with a young Cambodian woman who works at one of Phnom Penh’s girl bars.
Photos for World Food Day
“What you are eating is always the end of a very long story–and often an ingenious but delicious answer to some very complicated problems.” –Anthony Bourdain Yesterday was World Food Day. No, really, this is an official day because people obviously need a reminder to eat food instead of plastic. It actually commemorates the founding …
Protests and Police While Traveling
“And the riot squad they’re restless They need somewhere to go” – Bob Dylan, Desolation Row On this Monday morning I’m still catching up on the chaos in Hong Kong. The Occupy Central and pro-democracy movements came together on September 28, marching through the business districts in Central. The peaceful protest even attempted to leave …
Silent Temples
“Nature is a temple in which living pillars Sometimes give voice to confused words; Man passes there through forests of symbols Which look at him with familiar eyes.” –Charles Baudelaire, from Correspondences Among the cities I’ve visited, watching the fashionable crowds scurry past beneath the shadows of skyscrapers that block the sun, memories of quieter destinations flood …
Beyond the Scaffolding of Travel
I feel like I’m touring construction sites instead of historic sites. Almost every time I visit a tourist destination, it’s covered in scaffolding.
Touring Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei in the Angkor Wat complex is one of the most beautiful temples. This 10th century Cambodian temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
It May Be Healthy, But I’m Not Eating It
Travelers love talking about “comfort zones” and “getting out of” that zone, but sometimes you have to draw the line, especially when it comes to food.
Mental Exhaustion at Cambodia’s Killing Fields
A heart-wrenching journey through Cambodia’s recent history under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime at Cheong Ek Killing Fields and S-21 prison.
Staring into the Distance at Baphuon
Before heading back to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, my driver dropped me off at Prasat Bayon. At the top of Baphuon, I took in the view out over the crowd.
Finding Food at Angkor Wat
It’s not easy finding good food at a decent price right at Angkor Wat, but it is possible…and delicious.