Phnom Penh beyond the Killing Fields

Cambodia remains one of the countries that ranks highest on our list of those places that most pulled at our heartstrings, and makes us long to return. There is, undeniably, the crown jewel of the ruins of Angkor Wat, the long … Continue reading →
Phnom Penh beyond the Killing Fields is a post from: The Next Big Adventure

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03/20/2014 – 259 days/23208 miles

Here’s a couple more stops I made in Phnom Penh. First, the Royal Palace And I saw this guy at a temple near the palace…the patron saint of concussion prevention Next up, some fun at a military base. Thank to … Continue reading →

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03/18/2014 – 257 days/23208 miles

Two places I knew I needed to visit in Phnom Penh were the Choeung Ek Memorial (Killing Fields) and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (aka S-21), and yes, they’re as depressing as they sound. First off, if you don’t know … Continue reading →

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Would you like fried tarantula with that?

The sun was setting and the tuk-tuk drivers were swarming… welcome to Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s bustling and confusing capital city. The glossy, neatly paved Riverfront area boasts travel agents and tourist restaurants as far as the eye can see. A short walk will take you...
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