When I was 4 years old I had my picture taken by a large group of Japanese tourists.
While this in and of itself is slightly strange, the curious part of the story is where it happened. I was seated with my family – mom, dad, and infant baby sister – while ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Vagabond Tales: How Traveling Helps You Realize You Look Weird
When I was 4 years old I had my picture taken by a large group of Japanese tourists.
While this in and of itself is slightly strange, the curious part of the story is where it happened. I was seated with my family – mom, dad, and infant baby sister – while ...Video: A Sublime Disruption
"A Sublime Disruption" from Gareth Nolan on Vimeo.
Gareth Nolan shot this short film, "A Sublime Disruption," during a trip around the world he took in 2011. "This video is not about the places I visited, but merely an attempt to evoke the feeling of wonder and ...
Tim Leffel On The World's 21 Cheapest Countries
Tim Leffel's mission is to help skinflints like me find travel destinations they can afford. He traveled around the world on a shoestring with his wife three times and decided to write a book about the world's cheapest countries after realizing that there was no single ...Video Of The Day: Take A Walk Around The World
Planes, trains and automobiles are what first come to mind when most people think of the act of traveling. But really, some of the best people and experiences are discovered by simply walking. This fun video, created by filmmakers Kerrin Sheldon and Gaston Blanchet, ...
Other Countries A US President Has Never Visited
President Barack Obama will land in Myanmar (aka Burma) this week, a first-time visit for any President of the United States. Never mind that Myanmar is best known as a brutal dictatorship, not exactly in line with U.S. foreign policy. Disregard any political or ...Off-Course Airplane Gets Shot At By Cambodian Troops
And most people get jumpy when their flight hits turbulence. Passengers of a Bangkok Airways airplane were in for a unnerving surprise when Cambodian troops opened fire at the them. The airplane was supposed to land in Siem Reap Airport; however, due to bad weather, the ...The Vine Retreat: An Eco-Friendly Escape In Kep, Cambodia
Sometimes you just need a hammock and a view. At least that's how I felt after six weeks of life as an ex-pat in the loud, congested capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
I found respite at The Vine Retreat, a rustic eco-friendly hotel in the southeastern Cambodian ...Photo of the Day: Cambodian Sunset
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler who captured this image titled Cambodian Sunset.
Upload your best shots to the Gadling Group Pool on Flickr. Several times a week we choose our favorite images from the pool as Photos of the ...Photo Of The Day: Biking In Cambodia
Today's Photo Of The Day was taken by Luke Destefano, and depicts a cyclist at the water's edge in Siem Riep, Cambodia. I love the way this photograph simultaneously captures a perfect silhouette (complete with a bike basket, a relaxed hand and flowing, long hair) and a ...Torture Museums Look At The Dark Side Of History
Ah, the Good Old Days, when everyone lived in a perpetual Renaissance Festival quaffing ale and shouting "Huzzah!" It must have been wonderful.
Not!
People died young, the cities were filled with rats and open sewers, and God help you if you ever got arrested. You'd ...Vagabond Tales: Are Plastic Bottles Becoming A Natural Resource?
The island of Mabul, Malaysia, is not big. In fact, it's tiny. You can walk around it in 45 minutes.
A popular destination for scuba divers, visitors to this remote island off the coast of Borneo frequently pass the time by diving the offshore reefs or lounging ...Fact vs. Fiction: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat in northwest Cambodia is best viewed at sunrise or sunset when the golden tones sweep lavishly over the complex. Problem is, everyone else also wants to be there for sunrise so competition for that best shot is pretty high.
Next: Penguin Spotting in ...Adventures By Disney Travels To The Far East In 2013
Travelers looking to explore the exotic Far East will have a new option in 2013 when Adventures by Disney launches a new itinerary to Southeast Asia. The 12-day tour will visit Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, while still featuring the family-friendly activities that the travel ...Unusual aphrodisiacs from Asian countries
Wondering how to get you or your partner more in the mood for sex? Instead of opting for expensive pills or unnatural remedies, why not learn from the Asian culture and try one of these libido-boosting aphrodisiacs? From dangerously poisonous fish to fertilized duck embryo ...10 luxury hostels from around the world
While many people think of hostels as run down hotels with cramped rooms and few amenities, there are many properties that can actually make you feel as if you're staying at a resort. For those who want comfort on a budget, here are 10 excellent luxury hostels from around ...Vagabond Tales: Lunch on Guilty Beach, Cambodia
Lunch on Guilty Beach was a tough meal to swallow.
If you look on a map of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, you'll find beaches such as Victory Beach and Independence Beach, but you'll find no such place as Guilty Beach. Regardless of what a map might say, unofficially, every ...Budget Vacation Guide 2012: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Not only is Cambodia still one of the poorest countries in Asia, but it is also one of the cheapest. Much of this has to do with the fact that seeing as it has only been 12 years since the country officially ended what was nearly 25 years of a brutally armed struggle ...Orphanage tourism and Cambodia's fight to end it
In Cambodia, it's not uncommon for tourists to be offered tours of local orphanages in the same way they're offered tours of Angkor Wat.
It might be tempting to accept the opportunity to experience "the real Cambodia," especially when you're confronted by extreme ...A step inside the Cambodian Landmine Museum
Just because Cambodia has found peace, it doesn't mean it is peaceful. Just because the war is over, it doesn't mean there's no longer death. As thousands of Cambodians move to repopulate their former lands, their land is literally killing them.
From 1975-1999, the ...Cambodia's Hôtel de la Paix tree made of 3,200 white feathers
Implementing a massive symbol of both peace and sustainability takes time. Ten days, in fact. Cambodia's Hôtel de la Paix (The Hotel of Peace), a luxury boutique hotel dedicated to community sustainability in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is currently displaying an ...
