I’m sharing the things I learned about Cambodia based on my observations while I was in the country during the year where I lived a nomadic life. Seeing day-to-day life in Siem Reap and talking to different people was an incredible way to understand Cambodia in ways I would not have been exposed to just…
Siem Reap
Siem Reap Travel Blog Diaries | Year Of Travel (Part 1)
We made our way to Siem Reap after spending a week in Bangkok. The plan was to spend 20 days here. To give you an idea of how long that is, most people spend around three days in Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat. But we decided to travel very very slow in Siem Reap…
Ta Prohm Hotel | Rich With History And Stunning Art
Once a French colonial building, Ta Prohm Hotel opened its doors as one of two hotels in Siem Reap in 1993. This fact is astounding, considering how there are currently over 300 hotels in the city. Back in the day, the hotel was so busy that guests would pay to sleep on the lobby floor….
Santa Clara Hotel | Why You Will Love This Charming Oasis
During our hunt for hotels in Siem Reap, Santa Clara Hotel came onto our radar because we wanted to stay close to Angkor Wat. Little did we know, we got way more than we expected when we met the lovely owners, Mary and Leslie. They are incredible people and very thoughtful entrepreneurs. I often think…
The Sad Truth Of Life As A Nomad
The third month was a very heavy month for me compared to our second month, especially during my travels to Cambodia. I felt sad and tried to make sense of everything that I observed in the country. Cambodia’s tragic past still has an impact on the lives of their citizens, and we learned about their…
